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- Will Vista SP1 be a bridge to Longhorn Server?
- When Microsoft launches Windows Vista, Office 2007 and Exchange Server 2007 in New York on November 30, company officials will emphasize how the three products work well on their own, but will work a lot "better together." But what about Longhorn Server? Does that fit into the equation, too, even...
- Tags: Vista, Windows Server Longhorn, Windows XP, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Longhorn Server, Microsoft Windows Vista, server, Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn
- Blog posts 2006-11-08
- Vista down. Up next: Longhorn Server
- Now that Windows Vista is finally finished, its time to turn the spotlight onto the next version of Windows due to hit: Longhorn Server. Microsoft has been releasing regular test builds of Longhorn Server for more than a year, to far less fanfare and criticism than Vista garnered during the...
- Tags: Vista, Windows Server Longhorn, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Longhorn Server, Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn
- Blog posts 2006-11-08
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- Yes, based on Mac history, Windows 7.5 will suck less
- Ummmm..."Windows 1: Shipped in 1985 and nobody cared.Windows 2: Shipped in 1987 and few cared.Windows 3: Came out in 1990 and PC users cared, especially with Windows 3.1 in 1992 (And I include here the introduction of Windows NT, which I believe was given a 3.x number.)Windows 4: Windows 95....
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7.5, Mac history, Apple Macintosh
- Discussion threads 2009-11-01
- Ballmer: Microsoft never recovered from Vista blow
- Word of Mouth...... trumps design and usability. Seems that once the drumming starts in the ABM crowd, there is little to do about the avalanche of "me too-ism."Vista is a fine operating system done in by third party vendors who refused to update their drivers to work with Vista's...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), NetworkManager, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2009-10-06
- Web Server Improvements with Microsoft Server 2008
- This is another in our series about Microsoft Longhorn, also known as Server 2008. In this series we break down the most important components of Longhorn and give listeners the benefit of some of the work Dell has been doing on this product over the past few years. Longhorn includes...
- Tags: Web Server, Dell Computer Corp., Server, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Web Servers, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Internet
- Webcasts 2009-09-22
- Overview of New Security Features in Windows Server 2008
- Microsoft Longhorn, otherwise known as Microsoft Windows Server 2008 has a lot of new features, especially deployment and security features. Today we're talking about Bitlocker. No, it isn't a place where you keep all your bits. It is an important component Longhorn that adds two cool new features: Whole disk...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Security, Microsoft Windows, Software
- Webcasts 2009-09-22
- How Ready Are You to Upgrade to Microsoft Windows Server 2008?
- There has been a lot of buzz about Server 2008, otherwise known as Longhorn. But the question on many IT peoples' minds is whether their infrastructure is ready for it. Wouldn't it great if there was a tool that would let you know? Fortunately a Readiness Advisory Utility is available...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware
- Webcasts 2009-09-22
- Snow Leopard might crash your apps
- This just has to be a Microsoft plot.LOL...LOL. :DRE: Snow Leopard might crash your appsNonsense, the latest mac hunter ad said we didn't have to worry about that and that a mac just works. Are you calling them liars?How did Apple phrase it in their commercials?That sure sounds like [i]a...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Linux, PRODUCTIVITY, Desktops, Operating systems, OS X., Snow Leopard, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-08-26
- Five things every Windows beta tester should know
- Five things every Windows beta tester should knowThe top 5 included are listed as....VirusesWormsSpywareMalwareTrojansThese are the top 5 in which it seems like they cannot secure any Windows OS and the only ones who understand the operating system are 'hackers & virus writers'...Meanwhile, Linux distro's command the server market with...
- Tags: Servers, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Thurrott, server market, server, Microsoft Windows, Linux Distro, Apache Software Foundation, operating system
- Discussion threads 2009-03-01
- Five things Steve Ballmer won't tell you about Windows 7
- Five things Steve Ballmer won't tell you about Windows 7VISTA tax"Over the course of the last two years, I've discarded or replaced a handful of devices that didn't work at all with Vista: several network cards, some storage adapters, a scanner, a TV tuner."Fantastic.RE: Six things Steve Ballmer won't tell...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, IT Organizations, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Steve Ballmer
- Discussion threads 2009-01-05
- Apple sued over Apple TV, Airport Express and Mac
- Apple sued over Apple TV, Airport Express and MacAnd so then I guessthat Papermaster [i][b]was[/b][/i] hired just to run the "iPod division"Apple would never think of having him lend a hand in their server products developement.This Apple TV case may just prove how "true" the above mentioned statement is... ;)It...
- Tags: TVs, Operating systems, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., IBM Corp., Microsoft Corp., Apple TV, Apple AirPort Express, TV
- Discussion threads 2008-12-19
- Microsoft confirms MinWin is in Windows 7, after all
- Microsoft confirms MinWin is in Windows 7, after allGeee ......Sounds like the stole ... errr "emulated" a page right out of the *NIX playbook ....RE: Microsoft confirms MinWin is in Windows 7, after allMary Jo,After watching the video last week as well, my take away was that the current incarnation...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., MinWin IS, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, kernel, Microsoft confirms MinWin, Microsoft Confirms
- Discussion threads 2008-11-03
- And the new name is ... Windows 7
- And the new name is ... Windows 7And the new name is...Windows 7This is great news from Microsoft, and a death knell to the rest of the software world! Apple and Linux, take heed, your end is at hand, and its name is Microsoft!!They're going to have a heck...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, new name
- Discussion threads 2008-10-13
- Apple releases iTunes 8.0.1; Apple TV 2.2
- Apple releases iTunes 8.0.1; Apple TV 2.2I've lost count how many updates and how much bandwidth this yearI am getting really sick of having to update iTunes every other week.Am I just the only one? And it's not like I have a convenient alternative either.I have a Zune as well...
- Tags: Linux, Digital music, Digital media, Operating systems, Patches, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Windows, security, Apple TV
- Discussion threads 2008-10-03
- What would Windows be without Win32?
- What would Windows be without Win32?Tempting thought......... to design windows without a thought towards backwards compatibility. I'm sure the end product would be a huge improvement.The real question is, would the superiority gained outweigh the deficit of "all new apps." Would business, which just wants the thing to...
- Tags: .NET, Application servers, Middleware, Win32, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2008-09-15
- Windows: You say major; I say minor
- Windows: You say major; I say minorThey can call it anything they please. It is still overpriced JUNK.Get Linux :-)Duck the questionMaybe they should do another theme change. For a while it was a series number (3.1), then a year (95, 98, 98SE, 2000), then a letter combo XP,...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-08-20
- Scratch that. Windows Server 2008 R2 still lives
- Scratch that. Windows Server 2008 R2 still livesWhaaa?!? Win7 != NT 7?If Windows 7 is not based off of NT kernel 7 then why call it 7 in the first place?WinNT = kernel 4Win2k = kernel 5WinXP = kernel 5.1WinVista = kernel 6Win7 = kernel 6.1?No way.If we remember the...
- Tags: Operating systems, MinWin, Microsoft Windows, kernel, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows NT, Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, server, Microsoft Windows Server
- Discussion threads 2008-08-18
- Linux, user interfaces and copying Apple
- Linux, user interfaces and copying AppleIt makes sense[i]He also stated that they have to clone less the look and feel of desktop Windows, even going so far as to state they would do better to clone the look and feel of Mac applications if they are writing applications for the...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Desktops, Linux Interface, Linux, Apple Inc., Linux User, KDE, Microsoft Windows, desktop, PC
- Discussion threads 2008-08-12
- Why x86 is perfectly fine for now
- Why x86 is perfectly fine for nowAgreed - But demand drives progressEverything you say is true, but the more people who say I want 64bit and I want it now, the more progress you will see in 64bit apps and drivers. If 64bit demand is low, companies will turn...
- Tags: Intel x86, X64, x86 IS, Vista x64
- Discussion threads 2008-08-05
- Dell PowerEdge Servers and Windows Server 2008 Help Accelerate Application Rollout, Improve Flexibility, and Increase Backup Capability
- Faced with a legacy IT infrastructure that could not accommodate expanding manufacturing orders, Carsem wanted to consolidate its server environment. This would allow it to support robust growth, boost file serving throughput, and improve backup capabilities. Through the Dell Longhorn Early Adopter Program LEAP, Carsem replaced disparate servers with Dell...
- Tags: Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Dell PowerEdge, E-mail Servers, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Groupware, Backups, Servers, Enterprise Software, Software, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-08-01
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