Microsoft released the first test version of Office 12, the next incarnation of its ubiquitous desktop suite. The company said it is offering up the Beta 1 code to about 10,000 pre-approved testers, with a broader test release slated for the spring. Microsoft is promising a final version of Office 12 for the second half of next year, around the same time as the company releases the Vista upgrade to its Windows operating system. More on CNET News.com... 0 comments