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Provision Networks is Tackling Access Virtualization Headaches: Paul Ghostine, of Provision Networks, and I enjoyed a quick discussion of some of the biggest headaches faced by those seeking a workable access virtualization solution and what his organization was planning to do about them. Well, at least I enjoyed the conversation. Paul may have found the whole experience...; Tags: Desktop, Microsoft Access, Network, Graphics, Access Virtualization, Provision Networks, Virtualization Solution, CIMS, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2007-10-18
Virtualization: The Intel advantage: Why use Intel for your virtualization solution? Paul Barr, enterprisemarketing director at Intel, says the company's virtualization solution offersthree key advantages: reliability, performance and an integrated ecosystem.; Tags: Intel Corp., virtualization; Whiteboards 2006-04-28

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Fortisphere Virtual Essentials 2.0: As I'm clearing my desk to prepare for Citrix's event this week, I thought it would be good to post about Fortisphere's recent move. Fortisphere, a Kusnetzky Group Client, recently launched version 2 of its Virtual Essentials. Virtual Essentials is a tool that provides agentless, policy-based mangement of virtual machines....; Tags: Virtual Machine, Fortisphere, Virtual Essentials, Desktop Virtualization, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-09-08
Iceberg: cuts code, evolves your enterprise: This is a dual post written and posted simultaneously. For the perspective of how Iceberg this benefits student, check the post over at iGeneration. Some bits are the same and used in both entries; ain't easy posting the same thing for different audiences. A few weeks ago...; Tags: Web, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft SharePoint, Client, Web Site, Workflow, Iceberg, Collaboration, Groupware, Web Site Development, Storage, Enterprise Software, Databases, Software, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2008-09-07
Iceberg for students: developing made simple: This is a dual post written and posted simultaneously. For the enterprise side of Iceberg, check the post over at Enterprise Alley (that's right readers, I'm cheating on you). Some bits are the same and used in both entries; ain't easy posting the same thing for different audiences. ...; Tags: Web, Microsoft .NET, Server, Iceberg, Cynicism, Channel Management, Storage, Web 2.0, Databases, Marketing, Hardware, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2008-09-07

The Linux laptop goes to school: The Linux laptop goes to schoolOn the Mouse Buttons ...[i]Robin’s biggest complaint was the slow response of the mouse buttons. But it’s something you can get used to, she said.[/i]Don't use the mouse buttons they're too slow, instead use the tap, double tap and side scroll features on the touchpad....; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, Mice, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, mouse, Linux laptop, laptop computer; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
Numark iDJ2 Mixing Console for iPod: Photo gallery:Numark iDJ2When Numark unveiled the first iDJ iPod mixer in 2005, the half-baked product required two iPods, and lacked many essential features. After three years back at the drawing board, Numark's iDJ2 ($599 retail, $499 street) finally makes good on the promise of a professional iPod DJ mixer....; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, console, Numark iDJ2, Apple iPod; Product reviews 2008-09-05
The Importance of Dissent: The Importance of Dissentwould be nice...It would be nice if we could "shout from the rooftops" without fear of reprisal. In reality, with most companies, the options are "jump ship" or "keep your mouth shut and do as you're told".It's hard to disagree publicly with your companyI agree with you...; Tags: Drizzle, Mat, open source; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
Service integrators = Ed Tech bargain hunters?: I'm not entirely enamored of my ISP right now. Their backbone is dated, downtime too frequent, the email interface they provide is kludgy at best, application support for their web hosting is more limited than what you can get from $1.99 a month hosts, and, well, I'm just not...; Tags: Internet Service Provider, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Web Hosting, Internet, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-09-05
Enterprise password management really isn't a good idea: Being at a university and working for a government department allows me to understand this concept well. There are shared resources here, there and everywhere, provided by different people and providers, all open to a "certain type" of person - employees or students. By having a single sign-on SSO point...; Tags: Software, Password Management, Mozilla Firefox, Password, Single Sign-on, RoboForm Enterprise, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2008-09-05
Microsoft exec rebuts hypervisor security claims: Microsoft security strategist Steve Riley has answered claims that the company's hypervisor software could be maliciously replaced on PCs without administrators knowing. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA--Senior Microsoft security strategist Steve Riley has used the vendor's TechEd conference in Sydney to rebut claims by a Polish researcher that Microsoft's hypervisor software could...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Virtualization, Hardware, Liam Tung ZDNet Australia, rootkit, hypervisor, Joanna Rutkowska, security; News items 2008-09-05
XO sold through Amazon this year...Who cares?: XO sold through Amazon this year...Who cares?Mostly valid points Christopher, but, you should give OLPC more credit fortransforming the market. And, I would like to see more OLPC features in computers like the Dell Mini. I DO want a sunlight readable screen. I DO want a more durable laptop. I...; Tags: One Laptop Per Child project, Amazon.com Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
Forget Seinfeld. Can Windows gurus help the Windows brand?: Forget Seinfeld. Can Windows gurus help the Windows brand?Microsoft is also airing the Mojave experiment ads. nt.RE: Forget Seinfeld. Can Windows gurus help the Windows brand?That add is really stupid . . . but, if you're totally incapable of building a quality operating system, why not try comedy?Best marketing for...; Tags: Operating systems, Branding, Microsoft Windows, advertisement, Windows Gurus, Windows brand, Microsoft Corp., brand, Seinfeld; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
VMworld is bringing out the vendors: Planning for an announcement is a challenging task. Large suppliers know that just about whatever they do will be picked up by the media and presented to the world. Smaller vendors have a much more difficult time getting heard. So, picking the right place and time for an announcement is...; Tags: Supplier, Announcement, VMworld, Channel Management, Marketing, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-09-05
News to know: Windows 7; Patch preview; Office 2.0; Dell: Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Ryan Naraine: Critical WMP, MS Office bugs on Patch Tuesday swat list Dancho Danchev:Malware and spam attacks exploiting Picasa and ImageShack Mary Jo Foley:...; Tags: Google Inc., Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Comcast Corp., Microsoft Corp., Office 2.0, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-09-05
File Sorter & Filter Personal Edition (zip): File Sorter & Filter Personal Edition is a multifunctional tool for file sortation and filtration, it has been integrated advantages of all known similar tools. It can sort or filter files by filename similarity, filename keyword, filename extension, file size, and file modified date. Characteristic: Need not installation; Easy to...; Tags: Tool, Wenming Peng, Productivity; Software downloads 2008-09-05
Google Chrome already beating Opera: Google Chrome already beating OperaWaiting for Windows Mobile 6 version... if they can create a version for Windows Mobile to rival safari on iPhone, they'll have me seriously thinking about it.Otherwise, it's just another browser for the desktop by another large conglomerate.Full screen problemI have my task bar on the...; Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, work-around, Google Inc., Chrome, Google Chrome, Opera Software; Discussion threads 2008-09-04
Red Hat draws its line in the virtual sand with Qumranet: The caves of Qumran, located in in the highly disputed region of the West Bank that sits between Israel and Jordan and is populated by both Palestinians and Jews, is where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. The scrolls are said by many Judaic scholars...; Tags: Hypervisor, Red Hat Inc., Virtual Desktop, Qumranet, Open Source KVM, Virtualization, Hardware, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-09-04
Microsoft finally earns a passing grade (barely) for WGA: Microsoft finally earns a passing grade barely for WGAReal LifeUnless you realy have a bootleg or keygened cd ke. pretty mush any XP sticker from any manufacturer can be "recycled" into any other PC. Just tell the right thing to the automated phone system: Did you change your motherboard: YES...And...; Tags: deactivation option, Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-09-04
New Microsoft virtualization license lets hosters deliver third-party software as a service: New Microsoft virtualization license lets hosters deliver third-party software as a serviceNew VDI licensing--covers Vista, but how about apps?It seems that the licensing for the applications often gets sticky in these situations, as they often are tied to a device (hopefully not a dongle!). Any new provisions for Microsoft...; Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud computing, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), New Microsoft virtualization, software-as-a-service; Discussion threads 2008-09-04