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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

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DRAM error rates: nightmare on DIMM street

Windows.Atleast From Vista has a Utility in Administrative tools in the control panel.Where in "About this Mac"?I'd just like to make sure I know the right place to look for errors. I look under "Hardware/Memory" and see a list of all 8 DIMM slots. There's a column for...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Memory, error rate, stable system, true meaning, DRAM

Discussion threads 2009-10-05

Thwarted by technology

I have a devicethat is still using a serial connection! I finally found a quality serial to USB converter... but I am waiting for it to get here before I pass verdict on it's reliability.Still have two applications that are Windows only... makes it difficult since I have to maintain...

Tags: Consumer electronics, Media players, Microsoft Windows, DVD, DVD player

Discussion threads 2009-08-11

News to know: IBM; SAP; Microsoft; Sarbanes-Oxley; EMC

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: IBM rolls out the 'Smart Cube' with app market: Think enterprise iPod-iTunes combo Joe McKendrick: Goodbye, SOX? AP: Supreme Court to...

Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Craigslist, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Microsoft Windows 7, SAP AG, Microsoft Corp., EMC Corp., Netbook, IBM Corp., Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Storage, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software

Blog posts 2009-05-19

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

What do Windows 7 beta testers really want?

What do Windows 7 beta testers really want?They want something that works that they can use for freeAt least that's what the majority want. The ones who actually take the beta seriously just want to be taken seriously. MS uses the beta primarily as a marketing tool, so at least...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, beta, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-02-20

Paessler WMI Tester 2.0.1 (Windows)

Paessler WMI Tester is a tool for quickly and easily testing the accessibility of WMI counters. "Windows Management Instrumentation" is the latest technology from Microsoft for monitoring and managing Windows based systems. WMI allows a process to read data for many Windows' configuration parameters as well as current system status...

Tags: WMI, Paessler, Paessler WMI Tester, Network Administration, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-12-31

Firefox security makeover: 11 vulnerabilities, 4 critical

Firefox security makeover: 11 vulnerabilities, 4 criticalI thinkthe advice is in the article. He's saying the new browser fixes these issues. Downgrading will likely expose you to them again.That is what I gather from it.Got brain?If you can't figure out what to do after reading the article, I suggest you...

Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Firefox, vulnerability, Firefox security makeover, Firefox security, makeover, security

Discussion threads 2008-11-13

XP SP3's due date is now anyone's guess

XP SP3's due date is now anyone's guessCan You Guys Get ANY Date Right?Get with the program!!!!Great BlogSummary:I thought I knew the Sp3 date, but now it's clear that MS will not release on schedule. It's so terrible that I know nothing of importance about the new schedule; MS isn't...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, XP SP3, SP3, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-03-24

There's no Windows Server 2008 SP1 in the works. Here's why

There's no Windows Server 2008 SP1 in the works. Here's whyVista SP1 is a rock solid OSVista rocks!Upgrading to Server 2008I'm upgrading my server to Windows Server 2008 SP1 as soon as it becomes available. This is an exciting time to be rolling out a server machine on the Windows...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Servers, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, server, Microsoft Windows Vista, Micro$oft, Windows Server 2008 SP1, service pack, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server

Discussion threads 2008-02-18

Microsoft+relents%3A+Vista+SP1+available+to+technical+users+now

Microsoft+relents%3A+Vista+SP1+available+to+technical+users+nowAs I posted previously... build numbers ARE the same6001.18000 was the build number of the last RC Refresh, and that's what the RTM build number is. They're the same.That's not relenting...Microsoft is still shafting it's TechNet and MSDN subscribers by not releasing it now. This isn't relenting...this is jsut...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Vista is Microsoft, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, SP-1, technical user, Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-02-11

A Vista SP1 FAQ

I’ve been working with Windows Vista Service Pack 1 for several months now, in beta releases and, for the last two weeks, in the final released code. I’ve put together this post to answer some questions I’m frequently asked about this long-awaited update. If you have a question that isn't...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Update, Change, Update, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, SP1, Installation Software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2008-02-09

Microsoft 'officially' announces XP SP3 public test build

Even though Microsoft began pushing out a public test build of Windows XP Service Pack SP 3 the week of December 10, it wasn't until December 18 that the company would acknowledge officially the existence of that build. On the 18th, Microsoft made the XP SP 3...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2007-12-19

What you can expect in Vista SP1

After maintaining tight-lipped secrecy around the details of Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Microsoft has finally begun to release information about the long-awaited update. This morning, as my colleague Mary Jo Foley reported, Redmond made it official: Yes, SP1 does exist. Yes, it's currently being beta-tested by a small group...

Tags: Performance, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., Beta, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, SP1, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2007-08-31

Announcing the 19th ZDNet reader to get free gear (Buffalo's 80GB turbo-USB drive)

When I announced last week that we were looking to deputize a ZDNet reader into testing what basically amounts to an external USB-based hard drive, my expectations in terms of the sorts of business applications I'd see were pretty minimal.  Of course, the drive I was giving away doesn't claim...

Tags: Hard Drive, PC, USB Flash Drive, File, USB, Computer, Encryption Software, David Berlind

Blog posts 2007-08-20

Citrix + XenSource: Microsoft's worst nightmare or dream-come-true?

Citrix + XenSource: Microsoft's worst nightmare or dream-come-true?Looks like the giant is starting to loseit's teeth and influence! I mean if their own partner is going to pull a Microsoft on them! You know, get in all chummy then stab them in the back! So now karma returns... ]:)Hard to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Corp., Citrix Systems Inc., XenSource Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-08-15

Microsoft starts priming the pump for Vista SP1 Preview

Microsoft starts priming the pump for Vista SP1 PreviewTell us how that goesI'm thinking of the same. Not building but major upgrade to the existing hardware.Poor thing.I feel sorry for you. Oooh, but I like your Britney songs I just downloaded from your un-protected system! Thanx!I was going to wait...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Corp., MSFT, Microsoft Windows Vista, OSX

Discussion threads 2007-07-17

Is Microsoft rushing Vista SP1 to boost adoption?

Is Microsoft rushing Vista SP1 to boost adoption?What's the issue?MS has said for months, well before Vista release, that there would be SP1 release at same time as Longhorn server (now Windows Server 2008) release, to complete the Vista OS tie-in to the server and security platform. Nothing about...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1

Discussion threads 2007-07-09

Windows Home Server hits Release Candidate beta milestone

Windows Home Server hits Release Candidate beta milestoneI must be missing something here...[i]Windows Home Server is designed to act as a central hub for storage of music, photos, and other files. It will include automatic backup and restore, as well as remote file-access capabilities.[/i]Is "Windows Home Server" really necessary to...

Tags: Backups, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Home, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Microsoft Windows, backup, server, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-06-12

Setting up the 2.5 TB hot-swap array

Setting up the 2.5 TB hot-swap arrayHow's your heat?Those drives don't seem like they could stay cool for long.The good thing is the system is dedicated almost purely for storage. Something I messed up when I designed my system.Gaming Rigs and Storage boxes don't mix.hdparm pleasecan you please boot...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Corporate governance, Storage, RAID, Microsoft Windows Vista, hard drive, bay, software, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-05-01