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Microsoft releases first public test build of Windows Search 4.0

Microsoft releases first public test build of Windows Search 4.0Vista Search SUCKSgreat idea but, at least for Outlook, searching is inaccurate and imcomplete at best. It's pathetic.That being said, casino here i come.Outlook 2000 is a pizza.. .and my runtime environment looks like I use DSLCode named "Dorkey"for IE7. Everything...

Tags: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Groupware, Windows Search 4.0, MicroSoft Release, Windows Search, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-03-27

Microsoft releases new test build of its online-offline synchronization tool

Microsoft releases new test build of its online-offline synchronization toolWhat about FolderShare?If a user just wants to synchronize files and folders should they use this product or should they use Mirosoft's recently acquired "Folder Share" service.

Tags: synchronization tool, MicroSoft Release, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-03-05

Microsoft releases February test build of SQL Server 2008

Microsoft releases February test build of SQL Server 2008SQL Server 2008Of course Mary Jo, I commented earlier on the wonderful Enterprise Server 2008 and how I'm going to roll this into production. I am one of the not so few folks that has been testing this out, the SQL 2008...

Tags: Databases, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, MicroSoft Release, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-02-19

Microsoft releases details on Vista activation

Microsoft releases details on Vista activationDo image backupsIf you snap an image of your base install, you will be able to restore it faster than you would by doing a reinstall, and you won;t have to reactivate.A pirate is less likely to callAlso if calls come in by the thousands...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), piracy, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Vista Activation, DMV, Microsoft Windows Vista, MicroSoft Release, operating system

Discussion threads 2007-11-14

Microsoft releases beta of XP SP3 to Vista, Windows Server testers

Microsoft releases beta of XP SP3 to Vista, Windows Server testersthe release notes weren't exactly "rosy"The release notes mentioned several issues (that I don't think I can publicly mention, or can I?) so I think I'll be installing this in a VM first. It was great to get the email...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Vista Windows Server tester, Vista Windows, MicroSoft Release, XP SP3, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-10-04

Microsoft releases public test of Longhorn Server

Microsoft releases public test of Longhorn ServerMCSEs are on the clock...Now that the gold beta bits are here, I sent the following email out to my MCSEs this evening:To: MCSE StaffFrom: Mike Cox CIOSubject: Longhorn Beta 3 is here!!!Our MS rep gave me our Beta 3 bits tonight at dinner....

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn, MicroSoft Release, Microsoft Corp., server

Discussion threads 2007-04-25

Microsoft releases emergency patch for seven Windows vulnerabilities

Microsoft releases emergency patch for seven Windows vulnerabilitiesWindoze is a little babyIt puts things in its mouth to find out what they are. Naturally it gets poisoned or infected all the time.Thanks Ed...... for the heads up about the patch release. I could be negative too about the M$...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Patches, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft releases emergency patch, Linux, MicroSoft Release, emergency patch, Sun Solaris, Windows Vulnerabilities, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2007-04-03

Microsoft releases handful of Vista bug fixes

Microsoft releases handful of Vista bug fixesNot on my machineHowcum my Vista install tells me that I don't need any of these updates, and the last thing updated was March 26, and was simply a Defender update?I Was Wondering the Same ThingIt seems that certain updates are only available on...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), MicroSoft Release, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-03-28

Video: Microsoft releases, demos beta of Office Communications suite

Video: Microsoft releases, demos beta of Office Communications suiteYada yada yada.... another fad eating millions of dollars, it will end up with 40 regular users, in 5 years nobody will remember it.OSX=iPod Vista=ZuneZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzAt this point I don't care if MSFT came up with the miracle productivity package...

Tags: E-mail servers, Groupware, video, ABMers, standards, Office Communication, Microsoft Corp., Office Communications suite, Microsoft Office, MicroSoft Release, beta

Discussion threads 2007-03-26

Microsoft releases version 1.0 of its Ajax framework

Microsoft releases version 1.0 of its Ajax frameworkHow much does it cost?Nothing? Wow, that is even cheaper than an [url=http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9584_22-6151281.html] Apple driver [/url] !

Tags: AJAX Framework, MicroSoft Release, AJAX, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-01-23

Microsoft releases new test build of Longhorn Server

Microsoft releases new test build of Longhorn ServerI'd love to try out Longhorn Server Beta 3when it comes out early 2007. :)

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn, Microsoft Longhorn, MicroSoft Release, Microsoft Corp., server

Discussion threads 2006-12-21

Microsoft releases new embedded Windows

Microsoft releases new embedded WindowsThank the open source community"And the kernel at the heart of the new version is now fully governed by a Microsoft Shared Source license; previously, only 44 percent was, the company said. The license permits device manufacturers to modify the software without having to share those...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., MicroSoft Release, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2006-11-01

Microsoft releases public download of Vista

Microsoft releases public download of VistaMicrosoft releases public download of VistaAwesome!! This is going to help computer users with the transition to Vista. They will be able download it now to prepare for the final release. Developers, system integrators, and OEMS can start planning now. When Vista...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, beta, Microsoft Corp., MicroSoft Release, public download

Discussion threads 2006-06-07

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Pinned tabs? (Gallery: Chrome OS revealed)

Easy to see why Google wants thisAll roads lead to Google and advertizing.RE: Pinned tabs? (Gallery: Chrome OS revealed)Aouch!! what is this crap os is??? Bad Bad Bad idea!!!RE: Pinned tabs? (Gallery: Chrome OS revealed)NO thanks. I am not in Kindergarten.RE: Pinned tabs? (Gallery: Chrome OS revealed)I think it...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows 7, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, netbook, Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, operating system, Gallery, Linux, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Google makes Chrome OS open source today

I like itThe ChromeOS demo looked pretty cool!I'm almost 100% webapp-based already, so I could see myself using a simple, fast & no maintenance OS like that the majority of the time.I like it too, but, for me, I need to compile and run programs locally. I would imagine that...

Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, open source, Google Inc., Chrome, operating system, ChromeOS

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

iTablet goes OLED,??bumped until late 2010

$2000? I doubt it.Apple puts themselves in a "premium" price range, but $2000 for a 10" tablet? Even they're not THAT crazy.No ThanksDon't need or want either, waste of space...If I want real gaming, I'd rather play real games on my PS3 or Wii on my flat screen; or on...

Tags: SunSHINE, iTablet, organic light-emitting diode, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Google makes Chrome OS open source today

Contrary to rumors, Google did not release a beta version of its much anticipated Chrome operating system today. And nothing is coming anytime soon: the final version is at least a year away, the mega giant web company said. But there was some significant news for the...

Tags: Google Inc., Web, Operating System, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Open Source, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2009-11-19

Google Chrome OS announcement

Just as I thought"All data on Chrome OS is in the cloud""All data stored in the cloud in Google Docs":(YeahThat unfortunately is a deal breaker for me.I'll be sticking to my dual boot Windows 7/Fedora Core setup on my netbook.bad and bad no chrome os for me ......RE: Google Chrome...

Tags: Operating systems, Google Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, operating system, Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Hands-on with the HTC HD2, most impressive Windows Mobile device to date

I like what HTC is doingYou've got the Hero and the HD2. I'd like to see what the difference is in performance between the two, but the Hero has a slower processor. Personally, I like the Windows Mobile platform, and it is the best option for Windows-based IT...

Tags: Smart phones, Notebooks, Operating systems, mobile device, Apple iPhone, HTC HD2, High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Mobile

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Apple Tablet - Unofficial, unannounced ... but still delayed

You guys have been asking...You guys have been asking for a Mac tablet for years already, while we have been able to get tablet PCs for many years now, in many different form factors and from many different vendors.Yet when you close your world off by relying solely on Apple,...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, tablet, Apple Inc., vaporware

Discussion threads 2009-11-19