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MSDN, TechNet users to get Windows 7 tomorrow

MSDN, TechNet users to get Windows 7 tomorrowPosting to MSDN: Time of day?Knowing that the download servers will melt down into slag, does MSDN post at a particular time of day?Any idea on MSDNAA?if/when will it be available on MSDNAA, and what version??? any idea?Houston: We have a problemfyi,http://infoworld.com/d/windows/critical-windows-7-bug-risks-derailing-product-launch-330(Don't shoot...

Tags: Chipsets, Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., TechNet user, Windows 7 tomorrow, time of day, chipset, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-08-05

MSDN and TechNet users: Get ready for your Win 7 Beta 1 bits

MSDN and TechNet users: Get ready for your Win 7 Beta 1 bitsRe: Said common senseWOM Waste Of Money = MicrosoftRequires 4Gigs of ram and 10 processors...In order to visit this site please buy a new machine with tons of memory and cpu because you will need it!Said the ABMerntYep...you're...

Tags: Processors, Win 7 Beta 1, GET READY, Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft TechNet

Discussion threads 2009-01-07

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Office 2010 Beta 2: More than just a bunch of pretty icons

Of course its better, they stole ideas fromOf course 2010 is better, they stole (oops, innovated) most of the new ideas from Office MVPs that built add ins to previous versions. (There is a very silent revolt going on in the MVP ranks over it and many long term...

Tags: Numbering, Microsoft Office, Office MVP, ribbon, Microsoft Word

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Microsoft bracing for malware attacks from embedded fonts

Not too worried here......Been using group policy for a long time with font downloads always being disabled for all users on my network. I am patching no doubt, but much less concerned knowing I have always had this blocked. I'm coveredno windoze , no threat.Again with the fear...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, font, Microsoft Windows, malware attack, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, malware, Windows7, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Counting vulnerabilities is pointless

Suddenly it doesn't matter any more? Vulnerability count is an indication of software qualityIt goes directly to the process the vendor went through to root out vulnerabilities before shipping. At least if you compare products with the same general purpose and which receives the same amount of scrutiny.Time to fix...

Tags: Web browsers, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Mozilla Firefox, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, malware, risk period

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

Seven perfectly legal ways to get Windows 7 cheap (or even free)

RE: Seven perfectly legal ways to get Windows 7 cheap or even freeGreat post, Ed! Seeing how you outlined the cheapest way to get Microsoft Windows 7 there should be no reason why anyone would not want to upgrade now. Price is no longer an issue. This would be...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, legal way, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

Microsoft and PC makers introduce Windows 7 offers for consumers

Can't wait to see theseThe local Best Buy is having a midnight launch. I'm probably going to go and geek out for a bit.RE: Microsoft and PC makers introduce Windows 7 offers for consumersWish I could afford the upgrades.Been laid off and on for 6 years now.Could not renew my...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), way thing, Linux, U.S. Department of Defense, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Win7, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

Microsoft releases Windows-7-friendly version of Desktop Optimization Pack

Loverock Davidson and Mike Cox will be first in line :-)Would the world have it any other way?LOOK EVERYONE!!@(#@!! HE MENTIONS ME!!@#*#!!First post, first word. I get mentioned. I'm that good :)Does it enable copy profiles?I like Windows 7 a great deal but really really dislike that the copy profile...

Tags: Desktops, desktop, Windows-7-friendly, Desktop Optimization Pack, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

How long until Windows 7 market share beats Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard?

RE: How long until Windows 7 market share beats Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard?snow leopard is 10.6 the figures don't even mention that!!!???!Years if you look at adoption ratesBased on percent of existing users. RE: How long until Windows 7 market share beats Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard?One week.RE: How...

Tags: Operating systems, Windows 7 market share, Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Windows 7 in action: a closer look at Windows XP Mode

Now that's coolSo XP apps can be run directly on the desktop? Now that's cool :).How is this different than Virtual PC?Ed, I have XP running under MS Virtual PC 2007 on my Vista Business x64 machine. How is this different? I know that I had to supply...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows XP Mode, virtualization, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

Microsoft exposes Firefox users to drive-by malware downloads

is this a part of - framework assistantI am using Firefox 3.5.3 and it has".net framework assistant 1.0" disabled,claiming that is not compatible with thisversion of the browser.what makes this different from the ?Windows Presentation Foundation"that was not disabled until i did it my self ?is one or both the...

Tags: Web browsers, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Linux Distro, Mozilla Firefox, Web browser, Google Chrome, plug-in, malware, Google Inc., security, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

The ultimate guide to scareware protection

Time to change advertising?I hate to say this - but maybe it's time to change how we advertise?We need to add somebody somewhere to screen ads, one-by-one, for this stuff.Doesn't have to be the people hosting the website, but it *should* be somebody independent of the advertising firm.Or take a...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, malware, Dancho, ClamAV, advertisement, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-13

Who is the 90-day Windows 7 Enterprise trial aimed at exactly?

I don't understand you blog? You don't think there are not many businesses and organizations out there in the SMB market, for example, that fall into a large group that could benefit from trying windows 7 out? Are you saying buying a copy would be better? I don't get...

Tags: Adrian, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-02

Over 75% of organizations haven't upgraded to latest Microsoft Office

Cause Office 2007 is a UI MESSReally, who at MS decided the ribbon was a good thing? They should be fired.Let's take up 5 rows of space at the top of my screen that I can't change, can't modify and will confuse the living cr@p out of you.And simple...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., OpenOffice, latest Microsoft Office

Discussion threads 2009-08-28

TechNet Webcast: Dial-in Audio Conferencing in OCS 2007 R2 (Level 300)

Excited about the ROI of Office Communications Server 2007 R2 dial-in conferencing, but don't feel confident with the technical details behind it? The attendee of this webcast will earn about deployment considerations, server configuration, call flows and end user options.

Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Microsoft TechNet

Webcasts 2009-07-30

Windows 7 activation ... FAIL!

Windows 7 activation ... FAIL!They sure have...Now if they'd only do so by making an actual good product rather than just locking everybody into using it....No SoI've been running Linux since giving up on Windows by having too many BSOD screens with Windows ME. And frankly, given Windows Genuine PITA...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows 7, Linux, Microsoft Windows, desktop

Discussion threads 2009-07-29

TechNet Webcast: NAP and NPS in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 (Level 300)

The presenter of this webcast will explore NPS and NAP enhancements to show how Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 are better together. The presenter will discuss NPS deployment improvements in Windows Server 2008 R2. The topics will include configuration templates, Automated NPS SQL logging setup, accounting improvements, multiple...

Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Operating Systems, Software

Webcasts 2009-07-28

TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Planning and Deployment Tools (Level 300)

The attendee of this webcast will discover the tools that can help to customize Windows 7 operating system packages and automate Windows 7 deployment planning and network deployments seamlessly. The presenter of this webcast will explore using the Microsoft Assessment and Planning MAP Toolkit to automate the hardware and software...

Tags: Webcast, Tool, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Webcasts 2009-07-22

TechNet Webcast: Windows 7 Enhanced Security and Control (Level 300)

Core platform security improvements in the Windows 7 operating system help to secure anywhere access, protect data, and protect desktop users. The presenter of this webcast explains how Windows 7 security features provide the foundation for a secure and reliable desktop platform. The presenter discusses few topics such as User...

Tags: Webcast, Security Improvement, BitLocker, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Webcasts 2009-07-15

Windows 7 build 7600 is RTM build

Windows 7 build 7600 is RTM buildReal Soon meaning...Half an hour? Half a day? A week?Some of us are starting to think it won't RTM today.Back from planning sessions, ready to deploy...My rep delivered the gold bits this morning. As many of you may have noticed, I have not been...

Tags: Windows 7 build 7600, RTM, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-07-13