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- Windows server has Linux in crosshairs
- Windows server has Linux in crosshairsBringing in any server OS without...technical expertise is STUPID. It is a recipe for disaster. In addition, 10 users and less means you don't even need a server so basically this is for companies with between 10 and 15 users. Not 15 or less.Plugging In...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Servers, OPEN SOURCE, Cal, CALS, Linux, server, Microsoft Windows Server, crosshair, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-05-22
- Report: Customers scrutinizing Microsoft license agreements more than ever
- Report: Customers scrutinizing Microsoft license agreements more than everEverything is negotiableWhen we decided to skip Vista, we terminated all but one Microsoft contract. MS rep jumped up and down, begged and pleaded, and told us dire things would happen. Two years and two reps later, they have come back to...
- Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Desktops, Microsoft Corp., Linux, license agreement, Microsoft license agreement, call volume, agreement
- Discussion threads 2009-04-20
- Do IT pros demand Apple's new Xserve?
- Do IT pros demand Apple's new Xserve?Why only compare it to Small Business...Why only compare it to Small Business, why not compare it to Enterprise level Windows?Terminal services, shell accounts, LDAP authentication, ActiveDirectory & OpenDirectory support, DNS/BIND, SQL server, FileMaker server, client software management, email, calendaring, internet and file services,...
- Tags: Enterprise software, Apple Inc., CAL, Apple Xserve
- Discussion threads 2009-04-07
- Cisco buys PostPath: WebEx to compete with Exchange, Outlook, Office?
- Cisco buys PostPath: WebEx to compete with Exchange, Outlook, Office?And, those costs are just the start. How about the staff to keep it running24x7?? Better to just pay somebody to host it all, and you will save a ton of money and have better uptime. Also, a lot more storage....
- Tags: Groupware, E-mail, Microsoft Outlook, WebEx Communications Inc., PostPath, CAL, collaboration, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-08-27
- Microsoft's Dynamic IT
- Microsoft's Dynamic ITMircrosoft has several issues[i]I guess that Microsoft doesn't know or doesn't care that these people already have processes, people and software products in place to do these things.[/i]That's one of many process issues MSFT has to face. Let's take another example. Say I'm building a large...
- Tags: Development tools, Middleware, Databases, Application servers, CAL, Mircrosoft, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Dynamic IT, server, information technology
- Discussion threads 2008-06-10
- Microsoft to raise Windows Small Business Server price 80 percent
- When Microsoft starts shipping its Windows Small Business Server 2008 product later this year, its price will be substantially higher -- as much as 80 percent -- than the current version of Small Business Server. Surprisingly, some testers and at least one market researcher don't seem fazed...
- Tags: U.S., Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, Product, Microsoft Corp., Pricing Strategy, CAL, Microsoft Windows, Pricing, Marketing Research, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Marketing, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2008-05-13
- CAL 1.0 (Windows)
- CAL is a piece of software that sits quietly on your system until you activate it via the keyboard hot-key you designate. The default hot-key combination is "Ctrl+Alt". You may change this in the configuration dialog easily. Once the launch window is open you may then type shortcuts to...
- Tags: Shortcut, Sound, Sentax Solutions, CAL, Microsoft Windows, Construction, Keyboards, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Peripherals
- Software downloads 2008-01-11
- Read the Exchange 2007 small print
- Read the Exchange 2007 small printShills & cash flowIn a recent blog on here (one of David Berlind's IIRC) about a Windows problem, someone posed the question [i]"I wonder how long it will be until someone posts 'Switch to linux'"[/i]. It was about 7 posts.I'll pose a similar question -...
- Tags: E-mail, Microsoft Office, Groupware, CAL, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Outlook
- Discussion threads 2006-12-28
- VoIP revenue-hungry Cal. PUC to FCC: "we give up"
- VoIP revenue-hungry Cal. PUC to FCC: "we give up"California fruits and nutsLeave it to government officials in California (the official "fruits and nuts" of the fine state) to attempt such tomfoolery-- note to the fine citizenry of the Golden State: your ancestors migrated to your area to form the State...
- Tags: Federal government, Telephony, PUC, Cal, FCC, VoIP
- Discussion threads 2005-04-16
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- NComputing announces new Microsoft partnership
- interestingThis will be very interesting as we shall finally see what kind of license is required for running a virtualized desktop OS. Will it be TS CAL license, VECD license etcThis will set a precedence for the rest of the market as there ARE other virtualization solution similar to NComputing...
- Tags: Business structures, Desktops, Microsoft Corp., NComputing, Microsoft partnership, IT Skills, partnership
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Why I'm letting someone else run my Exchange 2010 server
- Why ironic?Given that exchange is the de facto standard in business email/cal having their products working as perfectly as possible with exchange is a must. Not only that, they advertise this functionality. Did you expect it to fail miserably? Your expectations must have been low. Heh.It took yearsNative Exchange support...
- Tags: Digital music, Digital media, E-mail servers, Groupware, Exchage, download page, Apple iTunes, IBM Corp., server
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- OnTrac Cal for iPhone 1.0 (Mobile)
- OnTrac Cal for iPhone is a visually stunning app to help you keep focus on what muscle group you should be working out in your training sessions. The traditional belief is that you should focus on one muscle group per workout and only do that muscle group once per week.
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Training, Bryan Gruver, Workforce Management, Training And Certification, Smart Phones, Human Resources, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2009-11-06
- Brickbats over bricks
- Some more input from CalStar on their pending entry into the building materials market. I had asked about who set the standards for what is a "brick." The answer from CalStar: "ASTM is not the gatekeeper for new products - national and local building codes are....
- Tags: Brick, Standards, CalStar, ASTM, Ash Brick, Quality, Business Operations, Harry Fuller
- Blog posts 2009-10-21
- What makes Microsoft's SharePoint tick?
- Make a post explaining what SharePoint is...As you said, it is a complex product. I remember when Lotus Notes came out, it was difficult to pin it to a traditional category - what IS it? SharePoint may have some of the same issues of perception.What is SharePoint:There are 2 SharePoint?s,...
- Tags: Content management, Groupware, Collaboration, Enterprise software, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SharePoint
- Discussion threads 2009-10-16
- Five steps before moving to Windows 7
- I found this part disturbing.[i] Gartner estimated that it will cost US$339 to US$510 per user to move from Windows Vista to Windows 7, and US$1,035 to US$1,930 per user to move from Windows XP to Windows 7.[/i]Unless that includes more than just the OS. A site license should cost...
- Tags: Operating systems, Linux, Whole Thing, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2009-10-16
- Intel's third quarter powered by inventory builds, back-to-school demand; Outlook bright
- Updated: Intel's third quarter earnings and revenue handily topped estimates and the company said it was "confident about our business prospects going forward." Intel added that its fourth quarter revenue would come in ahead of projections. Specifically, Intel on Tuesday reported net income of $1.9 billion, or...
- Tags: Revenue, Microsoft Outlook, Intel Corp., Operational Accounting, Sales Strategy, Finance, Sales, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-10-13
- Secure On Mobile 1.1 (Mobile)
- Functions :1 Data backup using an SMS- Register an email serverSMTP address that is able to send Cellular Phone's backup data.- Register an email address that is able to receive Cellular Phone's backup data2 Temp. Lock using an SMS3 Lost Lock using an SMS4 Auto Lock when re-boot the cellular...
- Tags: Phone, Password, Mobile, Cell Phone, SMS, Phonebook, Backups, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Cellular Phones, E-mail, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications
- Software downloads 2009-10-08
- Cal Poly Pomona Map 1.01 (Mobile)
- Cal Poly Pomona Map is a navigation app for college students, faculties or anyone who is visiting the California State Polytechnic University campus. It features effectively locate current user location, complete list of all lecture halls, labs, fields, dorms, and parking locations, choose from walking, driving, public transit directions, time...
- Tags: Mobile, Logical Dimension, Cal Poly Pomona Map
- Software downloads 2009-09-24
- Two Global Firms Save More Than $500,000 Through Virtualization and Volume Licensing
- Global training and consulting firm, FranklinCovey Co., and global retailer, FranklinCovey Products, took advantage of a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and Hyper-V virtualization software to reduce software licensing costs while expanding capabilities. They upgraded to the Enterprise CAL Suite and used Windows Server 2008 Datacenter with Hyper-V to create separate virtual...
- Tags: Volume-license, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Tools & Techniques, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Management, Hardware
- Case studies 2009-09-01
- Slick tools...now will they work?
- You don't want 2003 if....there is any way you can get the hardware you think you need to run 2008. And now with R2 coming out you may not need the hardware you think you need. 2003 has issues. Be sure to do your homework.I recently upgraded my 2000 AD...
- Tags: tool, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-08-21
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