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Microsoft buys virtualization vendor to help with Vista migrations: Microsoft announced on March 12 it had purchased another virtualization vendor -- one whose technology Microsoft is counting on to help ease Windows Vista migrations. That vendor, Kidaro, makes desktop virtualization software for enterprise users. Microsoft said it plans to combine Kidaro's technology into its suite of...; Tags: Volume-license, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Virtual PC, Migration, Microsoft Corp., Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Desktops, Hardware, Storage, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-03-12
Microsoft (finally) broadens Windows Vista virtualization rules: Microsoft finally broadens Windows Vista virtualization rulesSupport and testingTechnical supportApplication development testingWhat I don't understand...Why would anyone want to run the "Home" version in a virtual machine?Wallets do speak, after all!I predict that more people will keep their wallets closed to Microsoft and Microsoft will be lead reluctantly, kicking and...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., virtualization, Microsoft Virtual PC, Windows Vista virtualization, PC; Discussion threads 2008-01-21
Microsoft decouples SharePoint Services from Windows Server 2008: Microsoft decouples SharePoint Services from Windows Server 2008Golly, I think it should be obvious:If it is a part of Windows Server, then it only makes that product's inflated price even MORE inflated when they decide to start charging for it!Separating it out, and giving it away for FREE at first,...; Tags: Servers, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, conspiracy theory, Microsoft Windows Sharepoint Services, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-10-30
Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version (dmg): This update is recommended for all users who are using Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.0 or 7.0.1. This update improves overall stability of Virtual PC and allows Virtual PC to run on Mac OS X Version 10.4.1. Version 7.0.3 includes unspecified updates.; Tags: Apple Macintosh, PC, Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Corp., Desktops, Hardware; Software downloads 2007-10-18
Installing and Configuring Virtual PC Images for demonstrating Microsoft CRM 3 (zip): A Video, Instructions, Links and Educational resources for installing and configuring VPC Images containing Microsoft Dynamics CRM for the purposes of demonstrating Microsoft CRMs features and functionality. This download package is closely tied to three other download packs which are designed to teach you how to demonstrate these features and...; Tags: PC, Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft CRM, CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Software, Advertising & Promotion, Software, Marketing; Software downloads 2007-08-22

Virtual PC 2007 too weak to offer help to those plagued by Vista compatibility issues: Virtual PC 2007 too weak to offer help to those plagued by Vista compatibility issuesobvisly that fro backward compatibility MS has to support hardwareand i write "hardware" at the title purposely because when i installed VPC2007 it has not support basic hardware only , not graphics not wireless card and...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Open Architecture, virtual-OS, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., operating system, software, Aero, Microsoft Virtual PC, hardware; Discussion threads 2007-08-06
Virtual PC 2007 too weak to offer help to those plagued by Vista compatibility issues: Vista compatibility with legacy software wouldn't be so much of an issue if Virtual PC 2007 and users could run older versions of Windows on Vista PCs. The problem is that while Virtual PC 2007 is a reasonable virtualization environment given the price ($0), is a good arms reach away from being...; Tags: Virtualization, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2007-08-06
Virtual PC's Enhanced Rollout and Troubleshooting: It isn't very often that we are fortunate enough to have free software that actually is useful. This paper will give you a tour of Microsoft's Virtual PC software, installation requirements, file structure, new enhancements, and possibilities.; Tags: Global Knowledge Network Inc., PC, Microsoft Virtual PC, Tools & Techniques, Desktops, Management, Hardware; White papers 2007-04-13
Podcast: Microsoft and Google copyright spat, Virtual PC and Emotiv's brain gaming: This week on the Dan & David Show, we discuss the recent disparaging remarks aimed at Googles book search project made by Microsofts associate general counsel, Microsofts Virtual PC 2007 and Emotivs human-computer mind melding technology. This podcast can be delivered directly to your desktop or MP3 player if...; Tags: Dan &, David Show, Entertainment, General, Google, Legal, Microsoft, virtualization; Blog posts 2007-03-07
Picking the OS (Virtual PC 2007 Installation Sequence): Picking the OS (Virtual PC 2007 Installation Sequence)Ahh, so this is the equivalent ofrunning Classic (OS9) applications in OSX. And it's free but not a default installation with Vista?In Mac, once you clicked on an OS 9 application, Classic started immediately. This looks a little complicated, naming a...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Virtual PC 2007, Microsoft Virtual PC, operating system; Discussion threads 2007-03-07
Screen Gallery/Review: Microsoft's Virtual PC 2007 in action: Screen Gallery/Review: Microsoft's Virtual PC 2007 in actionVMware Server is freeYou can get a copy of VMware server for free. This will allow you to create a VM that will work in VMware Player just fine. So the $200 cost you mentioned is not correct.VMware workstation is NOT...; Tags: Servers, Microsoft Corp., VMware Workstation, VMware Inc., Microsoft Virtual PC, server, VMware Server, virtual machine, VPC 2007; Discussion threads 2007-03-07
News to know: Virtual PC examined; Oracle joins Eclipse; New Google Desktop: Notable headlines:Microsoft Office finds its voice.Ryan Naraine: Hacker builds tracking system to nab Tor pedophiles.David Berlinds Virtual PC Review: Microsoft’s Virtual PC 2007 in action. Gallery 1: Virtual PCs installation sequence. Gallery 2: Virtual PC user interface right.Ed Burnette: Oracle commits to Eclipse persistence project, joins board of directors.Garett Rogers:...; Tags: General; Blog posts 2007-03-07
Screen Gallery/Review: Microsoft's Virtual PC 2007 in action: If youve followed any of what Ive written over the past couple of years regarding the benefits of virtualizing Windows desktop PCs, then youd know that Im a really big fan of the idea. The basic premise is this: Everyone knows that its not a question of if theyll be...; Tags: Image Gallery, Personal Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Software Infrastructure, IT Management, Vista, General; Blog posts 2007-03-06
Ubuntu on Virtual PC 2007 (Ubuntu on Virtual PC 2007 - No way dude!): Ubuntu on Virtual PC 2007 (Ubuntu on Virtual PC 2007 - No way dude!)One step furtherI managed to go up to a full run of the Ubuntu 6.10. LiveCD till the desktop showed off. For that one needs to select the "Safe Graphics Mode" installation option (see the before last...; Tags: Mice, Ubuntu, Virtual PC 2007, Microsoft Virtual PC; Discussion threads 2007-02-23
Why criticize Microsoft for giving away free software? It's the trend nowadays!: Why criticize Microsoft for giving away free software? It's the trend nowadays!Erroneous historySorry, but you are wrong with regard to "revisionist history".The reason it is bad for Microsoft to give away free software is the very reason why it was wrong of them to give away Internet Explorer, and...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Network Magic, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Virtual PC, VMware Inc., software, PC; Discussion threads 2007-02-22
Ubuntu on Virtual PC 2007 - No way dude!: Ubuntu on Virtual PC 2007 - No way dude!I've heard of problems with Ubuntuon virtual machines before as well. What it boils down to is whether the correct Xorg graphics driver is present on the LiveCD.Now, if you know what you're doing (and admittedly ~99.999% of people don't) you could...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Ubuntu, Microsoft Virtual PC, Virtual PC 2007; Discussion threads 2007-02-22
Ubuntu on Virtual PC 2007 - No way dude!: A number of people have asked me whether its possible to install Linux onto a Virtual PC 2007 virtual machine. Well, since I had an Ubuntu ISO on my desktop I decided to give it a go.The short answer is no. It wont. I thought that it...; Tags: Linux, Virtual Machines; Blog posts 2007-02-22
Ubuntu on Virtual PC 2007 - No way dude!: I thought I'd have a go at installing Ubuntu into a Virtual PC 2007 virtual system - It worked ... until it didn't!; Tags: Virtual PC 2007, Microsoft Virtual PC, Ubuntu; Image galleries 2007-02-22
Virtual PC 2007 - First thoughts: Virtual PC 2007 - First thoughtsDumb QuestionIs it possible to use VPC to install Vista and them migrate all my applications from the XP host to Vista and then get rid of XP and just leave Vista? Sort of a clean install,,without having to reinsatll all my user apps. That...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Virtual PC; Discussion threads 2007-02-21
Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 (aspx): Save time and money as Virtual PC allows you to maintain the compatibility of legacy and custom applications during migration to new operating systems and increases the efficiency of support, development, and training staffs.; Tags: Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Corp., Training, Workforce Management, Human Resources; Software downloads 2007-02-21