Microsoft’s Mac BU today announced the availability of a free, Universal beta version of Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) Client for Mac 2.0. Built from the ground up, the RDC for Mac 2.0 beta allows users to remotely connect to computers running Microsoft Windows Vista. It features a redesigned UI, fully customizable preferences, and multiple sessions support. This Beta release expires on March 31, 2008. Also offered today is an update to its standalone Office Open XML File Format Converter Beta that includes improvements for converting Word (.docx) files and new support for converting PowerPoint (.pptx) files. This Beta release expires on December 31, 2007.