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One second: The time it takes to wipe three years of work

Not all that worriedWith the cost of drives these days, and with Raid cards or raid capable Motherboards at such cheap prices these days, I've setup mine with a RAID 1 mirror.Plus an automated weekly backup.I spend alot of time and money on my music (just sitting there ripping my...

Tags: Backups, backup, Live Mesh, RAID, Acronis, hard drive

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

What’s Microsoft hiding in its Skybox in the cloud?

What’s Microsoft hiding in its Skybox in the cloud?Been using Live for a couple monthsI love Live, but its far from mainstream. I hope this will bring WM in the cloud to prime time.As of now Live works well, but the WM calendar cannot sync to the Live calendar....

Tags: Skybox, Live Mesh, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-02-03

Google Gears = no more Office/OpenOffice for students

Google Gears = no more Office/OpenOffice for studentsWow. Google sure is smarter than Microsoft.What can I say, I was bored.Why it won't work today but can be fixedWhy it does not work today:1) Math. It's everywhere. Especially in higher education. No equation editor, no go.2) Note taking. Microsoft Office...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Tablets, OpenOffice, Live Mesh, Google Inc., Google Gears, operating system, Microsoft Office

Discussion threads 2009-01-26

Microsoft moves Live Mesh under Windows chief Sinofsky

Microsoft moves Live Mesh under Windows chief SinofskyGood MoveSinofsky seems to be more pragmatic and focused in the products he releases. Ozzie on the other hand has his head to high up in the cloud so to speak. Most of his ideas never seem to find their niche and just...

Tags: Microsoft Office, Live Mesh, Microsoft Corp., Windows chief Sinofsky, Windows Chief, Sinofsky, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-01-16

Mobius December 2008: Windows 7, Live Mesh, and the future of Windows Mobile and services

The second Mobius event of 2008 was held this week in Seattle and I was invited to participate with some of the greatest minds in the mobile space. We saw the beta of Windows 7, future of Windows Mobile and mobile services, Live Mesh, and much more during this 2...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Device, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows 7, Mobile, Mobius, T-Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Service, Live Mesh, Windows Azure Services Platform, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Advertising & Promotion, Software, Marketing, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2008-12-12

Microsoft Startup Labs delivers its first four Live Mesh apps

Microsoft Startup Labs delivers its first four Live Mesh appsdabble dabbleLoads of dabbling. If you're interested: http://blogs.conchango.com/jamiethomson/archive/tags/Live+Framework/default.aspxRE: Microsoft Startup Labs delivers its first four Live Mesh appsHow can we get these apps?Where MeshPack?http://www.microsoftmeshpack.com/ but you need a PDC code.

Tags: Microsoft Startup Labs, Live Mesh app, Live Mesh, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-11-11

Apple rewrote MobileMe; Should 'just work better'

Apple rewrote MobileMe; Should 'just work better'Back to work on this one....They applied this quietly last month and there are still several "new" complaints on the Apple help forums that relate to the very features they supposedly fixed. Live Mesh is the one to use.RE: Apple rewrote MobileMe; Should 'just...

Tags: MobileMe, Apple Inc., Live Mesh

Discussion threads 2008-10-30

Microsoft Live Mesh to bridge Windows and Mac

Microsoft Live Mesh to bridge Windows and MacWhat are you talking about?[i] Hmmm, so Microsoft is breaking down walls between Windows and Mac. Interesting.[/i]Since when has Microsoft ever prevented Windows from being installed on the Mac? There has never been a wall between Windows and the Mac. Only one company...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., hardware, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, Live Mesh

Discussion threads 2008-10-28

Live blogging PDC Keynote Day 2: Windows 7, Live Mesh and more

Live blogging PDC Keynote Day 2: Windows 7, Live Mesh and morePDC Day 2 Live Blog ProblemI am seeing the replay of the Day 1 Live Blog in the post about doing a live blog on Day 2. Was the replay accidently put where the live blog should be?...

Tags: Blogging, Web browsers, Programming languages, Microsoft Windows, Live blogging PDC Keynote Day 2, Live blogging PDC, Live blogging, Live Mesh, Microsoft Windows 7, blog

Discussion threads 2008-10-28

A new mystery: What's Microsoft got up its Office Live sleeve?

A new mystery: What's Microsoft got up its Office Live sleeve?Live MeshI vote Live Mesh. Today it's a bit boring, but the way they designed it is going to make a lot of cool stuff possible in the future. They've shown some cool stuff in their videos.

Tags: Collaboration, Live Mesh, Microsoft Office Live, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-10-01

Oslo and Live Mesh: Will the two platforms ever meet?

Oslo and Live Mesh: Will the two platforms ever meet?Don't extrapolate too much from PDC session descriptionsThe PDC session descriptions, while helpful, probably aren't a stable enough place on which to base conclusions.Proceed with caution.

Tags: session description, Live Mesh, PDC

Discussion threads 2008-09-14

Oslo and Live Mesh: Will the two platforms ever meet?

Live Mesh is definitely a consumer-focused platform, while Oslo is aimed primarily at business-focused developers and customers. But the pair share a number of commonalities, too. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Oslo, Microsoft Corp., Live Mesh, Shewchuk, Research & Development, Business Operations, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2008-09-10

Microsoft building a family of Live Mesh applications

Microsoft building a family of Live Mesh applicationsThis is great!This means that developers can build Windows applications that not only run directly on Windows, but from other computers (e.g. Mac and Linux PCs) and devices, via a browser. This is great, because it means that e.g. if you have an...

Tags: Operating systems, Web browsers, Live Mesh, Microsoft Windows, Live Mesh application, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-09-08

Microsoft launches new search home page; refreshes Live Mesh preview

Microsoft launches new search home page; refreshes Live Mesh previewTerrible, really terribleAm I missing something or do these "interactive hotspots" only become useful if I happen to want to look at pictures of African crocodiles? I also ran a quick News search for the HTC Touch Diamond and not only...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Live Mesh, Microsoft Launches

Discussion threads 2008-07-30

Microsoft's search ambitions are its Vietnam

Microsoft's search ambitions are its VietnamMicrosoft's search ambitions are its VietnamThe simple answer is no. Microsoft has Google envy? Since when? Google has been in constant decline for a couple of years now. Microsoft on the other hand has been growing. Their interest in search is...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Live Mesh, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., software

Discussion threads 2008-07-18

Microsoft opens up Live Mesh to all testers

Microsoft opens up Live Mesh to all testerslive mesh open is a red herringWhen I go to the Mesh website and try and sign in I get this message:"Thanks for your interest! Our tech preview program is currently full. If you've already signed up, we'll send you an e-mail as...

Tags: Desktops, Servers, news feature, Live Mesh, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-07-16

Good Microsoft wins one

Good Microsoft wins oneA more economical solution?Just the maintenance part of this program will cost a lot of money, such as it already has. Maybe you with your network of contacts should convince them it might be more economical, free up resources and maybe in PR if they did...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Microsoft Corp., Good Cop, Good Microsoft, RIAA, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2008-06-19

Are all (Microsoft and Apple) sync services created equal?

Are all Microsoft and Apple sync services created equal?Obviously it's relative.If you lost your home and still commute 100 miles per day, it's downright cheap relative to the cost of gas.What idiotcommutes 100 miles a day when they've lost their house. MOVE CLOSER TO WORK. It's not like you have...

Tags: Obviously IT, Sync Framework, Live Mesh, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., emperor

Discussion threads 2008-06-09

Gillmor: Why Google should worry about Live Mesh

Gillmor: Why Google should worry about Live MeshOh yeah, I can just see the data breaches...in the cloud. :)I agree - the companies that blend will seea better result. Especially the ones that require a disconnected view. It will be fun to see what happens.RE: Gillmor: Why Google...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Desktops, Digital media, Google Documents, Google Inc., Live Mesh, Gillmor, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-04-28

Microsoft takes wraps off Live Mesh

Microsoft takes wraps off Live MeshInterestingJust waiting to see it work, in real apps. keeping fingers crossed. http://techwatch.reviewk.com/2008/04/live-mesh-explained/RE: Microsoft takes wraps off Live MeshAbsolutely dreadful on Vodafone wireless broadband HSDPA - extreme stuttering -- th---at---I----c--an--'t--un--un---dr--sta--nd--the--Mic------------g-u--y.And no way to play it back smooth. At least thought it would be in...

Tags: Microsoft TAKES, Live Mesh, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-04-25