Microsoft has just released a new beta of "Memphis," the next version of Windows. It integrates Internet Explorer 4.0 and broadcast video. C|NET reviews it at . [Network News, 07Jul97.]

This just in: Apple chairman/CEO Gilbert Amelio has resigned, after 17 months. VP/CTO Ellen Hancock is also leaving. Steve Jobs will accept an expanded role during the search for a new CEO. . [09Jul97.] (Bill Park is guessing they'll find a way to hire Jean-Louis Gassee', ex-Apple VP and now CEO of Be, Inc. Apple would acquire Be, of course, and hard feelings about Apple layoffs would depart with Amelio.)