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- TechNet Webcast: Application Compatibility in 90 Days (Level 300)
- Deploying the Windows Vista operating system in the enterprise has moved from "We'll see&" to "Let's get it done," and application compatibility is typically identified as the biggest blocker to a successful, low-cost migration. The presenter of this webcast identifies the tools, technologies, and best practices that have been used...
- Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
- Webcasts 2008-05-08
- TechNet Webcast: Application Compatibility Toolkit (Level 300)
- The presenter of this webcast provides an introduction to the major sources of application compatibility issues in the Windows Vista operating system, and shows how the Application Compatibility Toolkit ACT can be used by enterprise customers to migrate applications to the new operating system. The presenter covers the phases of...
- Tags: Webcast, Microsoft TechNet, Application Compatibility
- Webcasts 2008-04-17
- TechNet Webcast: Making Windows Vista Application Compatibility Testing More Predictable (Level 300)
- When helping the customers accelerate their deployments of the Windows Vista operating system by assisting with application compatibility, it was found that there are a number of technical skills to master. However, technical acumen is never enough-effectively managing the project is critical to making the process predictable and measurable, in...
- Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft TechNet, Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
- Webcasts 2008-04-10
- TechNet Webcast: 24 Hours of Windows Server 2008 (Part 06 of 24): Deploying and Migrating to Terminal Server (Level 200)
- The presenter of this webcast explains how to deploy Windows Server 2008 terminal servers, and how to move applications from a Windows Server 2003 terminal server to a Windows Server 2008 terminal server. The presenter shows application compatibility tools and explains how to use the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit version...
- Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Terminal Server, Terminal Server, Microsoft TechNet, Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Terminal Services, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Webcasts 2008-03-21
- LOB Application Compatibility: Using Microsoft IT's LOB Application Compatibility Testing Processes
- Application compatibility is a concern any time an organization deploys new software to an existing computer environment. Whether the organization is deploying a new operating system or a new Web browser, it must ensure that the applications that users need to perform their daily tasks continue to function properly. Microsoft...
- Tags: Information Technology, Environment, Microsoft Corp., Application Compatibility, Microsoft IT, Strategy, Management
- White papers 2008-03-01
- Inside the New Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit
- Windows Vista is coming and it's time to start preparing to evaluate, deploy, and support a new operating system - including new tools, new features, and new training. Of course, the main task will be to determine how this major Windows release will function in the existing environment. There are...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2006-11-01
- TechNet Webcast: Application Compatibility Considerations With Windows Vista (Level 200)
- The focus of this webcast is on application compatibility issues that may be encountered when upgrading to the Windows Vista operating system, and shows how to address them. The presenter starts the webcast by explaining User Account Control UAC, which helps reduce the exposure and attack surface of the operating...
- Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital Media, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
- Webcasts
- Application Compatibility: Application Compatibility Overview
- Application compatibility is one the most important challenges faced by organizations when deploying new operating systems. At Microsoft, it's very important to provide the information and resources you need to identify and resolve application compatibility challenges. With the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft has the tools and resources to reduce...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
- White papers
- How to Use the Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0 to Manage Application Compatibility on Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0 (ACT 4.0) is a set of tools and documentation that helps evaluate the application compatibility needs specifically on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). The webcast describes how to use ACT 4.0 as part of a comprehensive deployment strategy in three primary phases: evaluation,...
- Tags: Webcast, Window, Microsoft Corp., Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Productivity, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Operating Systems, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- Webcasts
Additional Resources
- Microsoft's 'conceptual touch designs'
- I've written from time to time about Apple and their rumoured tablet devices, applications for tablet PC's, multi-touch and Surface, and all those touchy-feely concepts we've been hearing about, but when do we get to actually see them? Microsoft has recently kicked forward their Software+Services, which for...
- Tags: Tablet PC, Microsoft Corp., Tablets, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Zack Whittaker
- Blog posts 2008-10-10
- Forrester: Credit crunch may freeze tech services projects
- Forrester Research in a report is confirming that the credit crunch is beginning to hit technology services firms. The extent of the damage is unclear, but IBM's lower-than-expected third quarter revenue its earnings are stronger than expected may indicate something worse is afoot. Forrester's...
- Tags: Service Provider, IBM Corp., Forrester Research Inc., Business Services, Financial Accounting, Finance, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-10-10
- Mac OS X Patch Day: 40 security flaws fixed
- Apple has shipped another whopper of a patch to cover a total of 40 documented vulnerabilities affecting the Mac OS X ecosystem. The Security Update 2008-007, available for Tiger and Leopard, covers a range of third-party components and Mac OS X flaws that could users at risk...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Vulnerability, Arbitrary Code Execution, Application Termination, Apple Mac OS X, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2008-10-09
- The five products Apple must make
- What ought to be Apple's next leap of faith? Here are a few ideas for where Apple should go next. What are your ideas? Apple made its latest big move into new territories last year with the launch of the now ubiquitous iPhone, expanding beyond the desktop and...
- Tags: Touch Screen, Apple iPhone, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Keyboards, Games, Monitors & Displays, Desktops, Hardware, Peripherals, Personal Technology, Components, Apple, iPhone, video games, tablet, Jo Best, Silicon.com
- News items 2008-10-09
- Typing Assistant (Italian) (exe)
- When typing, a smart Typing Assistant suggestion window opens to show you possible words you are typing. Then with one key stroke it automatically completes the word for you. The program automatically learns the words you type, automatically expands user-defined shorthand to full text, automatically accesses clipboard history contents, and...
- Tags: Word, Sumit Software, Construction
- Software downloads 2008-10-09
- sBOOKs - Robert Louis Stevenson (exe)
- See 15 ebooks from R. L. Stevevson in one easy to use application. Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh on the 13 November 1850. He studied at Edinburgh University and also qualified as a lawyer. He travelled extensively in Europe and began his writing career during these years. He...
- Tags: SmartSolutions, E-books, Professional Development, Personal Technology, Career
- Software downloads 2008-10-09
- ImagePut (exe)
- ImagePut is an application that makes it easy to share images in all popular formats on free fast hosting, and generates beautiful photo albums. Also you can easy use ImagePut for fast captureand sharing website, chat moment, application with your friends and family. This version is the first release on...
- Tags: Application, Vidroid Software, ImagePut, Web Site Development, Internet
- Software downloads 2008-10-09
- Feds try to tackle data sprawl
- With the federal government holding data in over 3,000 different programs and databases, how can they get a grip on sprawling duplication and out-of-date data? At a conference hosted by the Information Technology Association of America, the Office of Science and Technology Policy outlined a vision to tackle the problem,...
- Tags: Data, Executive Branch, Federal Government, Government, Richard Koman
- Blog posts 2008-10-08
- Windows Strata = Microsoft's layered cloud OS
- Windows Strata = Microsoft's layered cloud OSThe cloud providers fully support the platform the provide. On the otherhand, try to get help from MS for problems with your application hosted on Rackspace. It will be a LONG wait.And, end users have to pick their poison. No matter which platform they...
- Tags: Operating systems, Windows Strata, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system
- Discussion threads 2008-10-08
- C'mon, Vista really isn't that bad
- C'mon, Vista really isn't that badRE: C'mon, Vista really isn't that badI agree, it eases the transition from the digital to the physical world for computer users and seems especially geared towards newer computer users and explaining steps and giving more information about the system itself and any software installed....
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, C'MON, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-10-08
- Symantec buys MessageLabs for $695 million; Bolsters SaaS lineup
- Somebody is finding some values out there in techland. Symantec on Wednesday said it is acquiring MessageLabs for $695 million in cash. MessageLabs, which offers messaging and Web security services, had about $145 million in revenue for the fiscal year ending July 31. Symantec...
- Tags: Software-as-a-service, Symantec Corp., MessageLabs Ltd., Software As A Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Security, Emerging Technologies, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-10-08
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