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Windows Home Server gets a big bug fix (and much more): Windows Home Server gets a big bug fix and much moregr8 newsThanks for the update!The next thing i would expect them to update is from WMC 2.0 to WMC 4.0 that would solve all my issues with streaming content to Xbox 360 and will position WHS not only as a...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), X64, big bug fix, Windows Home, Microsoft Windows Home Server, server, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-06-09
Microsoft cuts backup from Windows Home Server PowerPack: Microsoft cuts backup from Windows Home Server PowerPackI really feel for people who spent money on this product ...It's a nice product in theory, but at the moment it's too flawed to trust. Sure, you could probably get away using it, but if the wheels fall off just as...; Tags: Backups, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., backup, desktop, Microsoft Windows Home Server; Discussion threads 2008-05-15
Windows Home Server users want their Power Pack 1: Windows Home Server users want their Power Pack 1I can understand MS posistionIf they send out the power pack without the fix there will be someone out there saying “I thought this had the fix. Microsoft deceived me. Wheres my lawyer!” Its kind of a no win for them...; Tags: Backups, server, remote access capability, Microsoft Windows, WHS, Power Pack, PP1, Windows Home Server user, Power Pack 1, Microsoft Windows Home Server; Discussion threads 2008-03-12
Build your own Windows Home Server for only $380: Build your own Windows Home Server for only $380Sure you can. ;)Easilly sets up the drives, backups, every lat little thing.Then just load the included Ubuntu client tool disk onto your Ubuntu desktop and let the automation begins!Oh, wait, So you [i]can't[/i] do that?Then why did you just say you...; Tags: Operating systems, Backups, OPEN SOURCE, WHS Team, server, WHS, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Windows Home, Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-02-14
The data center on your desktop: The data center on your desktopRE: The data center on your desktopGood,I need a data center on my desktop to tidy unorderly information.big problem with this...Our company has been migrating to laptops away from desktops over the last two years. Most people take their laptops home.Almost 100% of IT does....; Tags: Data centers, Desktops, Storage, WHS, desktop, data center; Discussion threads 2008-01-31

Next Windows Home Server release due this spring: Next Windows Home Server release due this springI have my share of gripes with Microsoft, but....WHS is a BRILLIANT product.I used the OEM version from NewEgg (around $175) on an old 2.53 Ghz server I have that was running Windows 2003 Server.The backup system is the cats meow. The...; Tags: Backups, Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Home Server, backup system, WHS, backup, server; Discussion threads 2008-01-07
He likes it: Linux guy gives Windows Home Server a (qualified) thumbs up: He likes it: Linux guy gives Windows Home Server a qualified thumbs upHeh.Only a Linux guy would like such toy. WHS is a geeky toy...it may be useful for some people, but I still don't see why Joe User would bouy it. This product is going to sell as well...; Tags: Operating systems, CSS, Media Center PCs, UNIX, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), OPEN SOURCE, FUD, Linux, Linux Guy, server, WHS, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Windows Home, Iomega WHS, codec, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-12-24
Second Windows Home Server update to hit November 27: Second Windows Home Server update to hit November 27A product that continues to get betterI know many naysayers don't think so, but this is going to be a home run for Microsoft.A very good thingWhat else can I say.I set one of these up last night...WHS is a work of...; Tags: Servers, Ubuntu Server, Microsoft Corp., Gigabit Ethernet, server, Windows Home Server Update, remote access, WHS, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Windows Home, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-11-21
Building a Windows Home Server - the easy way!: Building a Windows Home Server - the easy way!UltraVNCNot sure about UltraVNC - everything else should work though.VNCTerminal services will give you better performance, but if you prefer VNC, I can't see any problem. I've run VNC on every MS OS fro Win 95 through Server 2003.Question...I've been thinking...; Tags: Servers, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, FTP, server, WHS, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Windows Home, VNC, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-11-19
HP's new home server is small, smart, and impressively simple: HP's new home server is small, smart, and impressively simpleWhy WHS might be too lateI have 2 desktops, 2 laptops, a media PC, a file server, and an XBox 360 in my house so I think I would be a candidate for WHS. The problem is that with advances in...; Tags: File servers, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Linux, Backups, Hewlett-Packard Co., WHS, home server, Microsoft Windows Vista, backup; Discussion threads 2007-11-08
Windows Home Server fan club beats me up for asking if WHS is Microsoft's next flop: Windows Home Server fan club beats me up for asking if WHS is Microsoft's next flopAt least wait until it is releasedThen give us a detailed review. If it flops, it flops. Nobody is being forced to buy it. It will fail or succeed on its own...; Tags: E-mail, Linux, PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Microsoft Windows, server, WHS, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-10-19
Windows Home Server fan club beats me up for asking if WHS is Microsoft's next flop: Literally within minutes of each other strangely coincidental, I received two e-mails -- one from a colleague and the other from someone who concealed their identity -- that basically told me I was out of line for questioning the chances that Microsoft's Windows Home Server will succeed. My colleague...; Tags: Ars Technica, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Server, Microsoft Corp., WHS, Flamingkittens, Sue, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, David Berlind; Blog posts 2007-10-19
What's the target market for Windows Home Server?: What's the target market for Windows Home Server?Not particularly expensiveIt is supposedly $599 (several stories have indicated this amount, but it's not for sale yet so it can't be deemed 100% factual). That's not very expensive. Especially for tech products. A lot cell phones are more (without...; Tags: Servers, RAID, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Apple Inc., MS Home Server, Microsoft Windows, WHS, server; Discussion threads 2007-10-15
Microsoft pushes out first Windows Home Server update: Microsoft pushes out first Windows Home Server updateYup! More junk brought to you from MicrosoftGet Linux it is much better.WHS isn't all bad.I have been a beta tester for a few months now and I am quite pleased with WHS. It may not be as powerful or as configurable...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Servers, WHS, Windows Home Server Update, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-09-26
Windows Home Server patch is out: Windows Home Server patch is outMary Joe, why nothing about Office 03 SP3?Did I steal your thunder?WHS is great!!Great info Mary Jo, been beta testing it and I think it's awesome. Any more news on the Vista SP1?WHS - MCE = DoorstopThere was great potential for WHS, but without Media...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Windows Home, Linux, Microsoft Windows Vista, WHS, server; Discussion threads 2007-09-20
Media Center Extenders and programmable television: Media Center Extenders and programmable televisionI have a question, and you're the man to know, JohnI've been serving media to my Xbox from Windows Home Server (for which I'm a beta tester). I know the Xbox can play mpeg-4, and I regularly have it do so from thumb drives...; Tags: Media Center PCs, Apple Mac OS, Digital video, Operating systems, TV, WMC, codec, Microsoft Corp., WHS, Media Center Extender, Apple Macintosh, Media Center PC, MPEG-4, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation, Microsoft Silverlight; Discussion threads 2007-09-07
HP to wait for Microsoft Home Server update before shipping MediaSmart Server: HP to wait for Microsoft Home Server update before shipping MediaSmart ServerWill the update address Vista64?Seems odd they would leave out 64 bit supportHP sucksMy experience with my HP laptop has only sped up my desire to switch to Apple's MacBook Pro. I used to defend the PC whiners who...; Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., WHS, Apple Macintosh, Hewlett-Packard Co., Vista64, Microsoft Home Server, MediaSmart Server, 64-bit, Apple Inc., server, Microsoft Home, PC; Discussion threads 2007-08-31
Microsoft finalizes Windows Home Server code: Microsoft finalizes Windows Home Server codeI cannot waitI have not used any of the Beta versions, but I am excited about this. I know I know LInux can do this for free, and Mac OS is better, but I choose to use Microsoft. I do hope that Windows home server...; Tags: Media Center PCs, Linux, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft Corp., WHS, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Windows Home, server, Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-07-16
Why dumb-downed no-RAID storage is bad for consumers: Why dumb-downed no-RAID storage is bad for consumersReasoning with Fear of RAIDThe only questioning of RAID that I can see is cost. I remember not so long ago when RAID was changed from "Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks" to "Redundant Array of Independant Disks." This was because at...; Tags: WHS, RAID, performance, storage; Discussion threads 2007-05-29
Microsoft reveals more partners, plans for Windows Home Server: Microsoft reveals more partners, plans for Windows Home ServerA good idea deserves a pat on the backLet's just hope that we have a quality product in the end so that pat on the back doesn't turn into a kick in the butt.Gotta chuckle outta this:"Hardware partner [b]Medion[/b] is set to...; Tags: Servers, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, streaming media, partnership, server, Microsoft Corp., Windows Home, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Linux, Microsoft Windows, WHS; Discussion threads 2007-05-15