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Microsoft shows off App-V virtualization for servers

Microsoft shows off App-V virtualization for serversTechnology sounds intruigingFor client deployments, this could become the preferred way for deploying apps in the enterprise. From what I understand about it, it would eliminate application incompatibility issues when PC OSs are upgraded in the enterprise, and would allow applications to be deployed...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, emperor, Microsoft Corp., server, W2K8, APP-V, operating system, virtualization

Discussion threads 2009-05-08

Make no bones about it: Server 2008 R2 is really Windows Server 7

Make no bones about it: Server 2008 R2 is really Windows Server 764-bit required for memoryThe 64-bit only limitation makes since because virtualization is memory constrained more than CPU. PAE works but there is a performance hit. I believe the trend in large enterprise environments is a minimal...

Tags: SMB/SME, Network technology, NOW IT, Microsoft Windows, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, 64-bit, server, memory, Microsoft Windows Server

Discussion threads 2009-04-30

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My 7 favorite Windows 7 features

I must say ...... your impressive list, just isn't that impressive to me.#1 - Performance boost -- subjective#2 - More restrained UAC -- more duck tape#3 - 64-bit becomes the new default -- had 64 bit for years now#4 - Improved troubleshooting tools -- no comment, biting my tongue#5 -...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, UAC, Microsoft Windows Vista, favorite Windows 7, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

What is Microsoft SiArch (and why did they hire a Sun chip guy)?

What is Microsoft SiArch and why did they hire a Sun chip guy?just more M$ dirty deedsHiring engineeres from competitors should be banned under antitrust law.RE: What is Microsoft SiArch and why did they hire a Sun chip guy?You are so funny. Next we all should become communists and live...

Tags: Semiconductors, Recruitment & Selection, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SiArch, chip guy, donation, Sun Microsystems Inc., chip

Discussion threads 2009-04-09

HP advises strategic view of virtualization to dramatically cut IT costs, gain efficiency and usher in cloud benefits

HP advises strategic view of virtualization to dramatically cut IT costs, gain efficiency and usher in cloud benefitsHogwashThe virtualization "bubble" is no different than the housing bubble or the internet bubble. Something that appears new and cool is jumped on as the next great bandwagon. EVERYONE want's to be on...

Tags: cloud computing, Storage management, Utility computing, Operating systems, benefit, Hewlett-Packard Co., IT cost, virtualization, Unix, information technology

Discussion threads 2009-03-30

No accounting software for Linux?

No accounting software for Linux?Compiere in no way can compete...with the likes of even Quickbooks. There are no third party vendors writing specific addons for compiere. CPA's don't support it so don't take a copy of your Compiere data files to your CPA at tax time. And uptodate payroll support...

Tags: Operational accounting, Financial services, SMB/SME, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, accounting, Linux, accounting software, Compiere

Discussion threads 2008-11-25

Microsoft refers to its anti-Linux playbook to attack VMware

Microsoft refers to its anti-Linux playbook to attack VMwareAs if...As if Apple, Apple fanboys, Linux fanboys and every other MS competitor don't refer to their anti-MS playbook every single day.What exactly is your point with this article, Mary Jo Foley?RE: Microsoft refers to its anti-Linux playbook to attack VMwareBeside the...

Tags: Operating systems, Virtualization, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., VMware Inc., Linux, anti-Linux, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-09-22

"Why do you hate Vista so much?"

"Why do you hate Vista so much?"Reasons that Vista bothers me...1) I have now spent over 4 hours trying to get SP1 installed on a new box.... the BSOD's are blurry (kind of funny huh?) The same box, XP installed with less heart ache and fewer issues... while I am...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, SP1, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-08-27

Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it so

Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it soPar for the course wrt anti-Vista bashers.They believe that repeating something ad nauseum will somehow make it true.Journalism or Rant?I'm afraid you've followed suit rather than taking the high road on this issue. By even responding to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, RAM, workstation, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-07-22

Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technology is ready to roll

Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technology is ready to rollActually...You should ask THAT to Apple, not Microsoft...Because Apple's usage agreement only allows OSX to run on Apple hardware?And while Psystar might be avoiding a lawsuit, it's very unlikely that Apple would hold back if MS tried to enable it's customers to easily...

Tags: desktop virtualization, cloud computing, Storage management, Utility computing, Operating systems, Tools & Techniques, non-Windows OS, hardware list, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technology, VMware Inc., virtualization, innotek VirtualBox, virtu

Discussion threads 2008-06-25

NVIDIA unveils the GeForce GTX 200 series

NVIDIA unveils the GeForce GTX 200 serieswe will seeas for benches you provide nvidia figures, comparing their latest GPU with a 6 month old product. we will have to wait the availability of ATI 4870 card and for stable mature driver to be able to conclude.CUDA on the other hand...

Tags: NVidia Corp., ATI Technologies Inc., GeForce GTX 200, GeForce GTX 200 series, card, Nvidia GeForce

Discussion threads 2008-06-16

BizTalk Server for Windows Server 2008 not till 2009

When Microsoft launched Windows Server 2008 in February, company officials shared timetables for how long it might take the company to make available compatible versions of its various business applications. But it wasn't until this week, the company finally shared information on how and when it will release a Windows-Server-2008-compatible...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft BizTalk Server, Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web Services, Application Servers, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2008-04-25

Server 2008: The Windows Workstation we always wanted

Server 2008: The Windows Workstation we always wantedI have a feelingthat MS would not be so willing to do this at Vista Business' licensing price. They would try to market it at a more premium price if it is to be marketed as a premium product, even if it does...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Workstations, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, workstation, Microsoft Windows, Server 2008, server

Discussion threads 2008-02-26

What will run on Windows Server 2008 -- and when

Now that Microsoft has released to manufacturing Windows Server 2008, the next obvious question is which applications will run on it -- and when? Are we in for a Windows-Vista-like experience, where even some of Microsoft's own applications didn't work with its new operating system for weeks, if not months?...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2008-02-04

Will Vista and Windows Server 2008 really be better together?

Will Vista and Windows Server 2008 really be better together?Examples of the Turd, pleaseExactly what is it about the core of Vista you find to be such a turd? What experiences have you had where the core of Vista has failed you? Please elaborate on the problems you've...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server, Windows 2008

Discussion threads 2008-01-29