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More on slipstreaming XP SP3: This gallery looks at how to add IE7, Firefox 2.0, WMP11 and the DST hotfix to the XP SP3 slipstream ISO. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Iso standards, Process Improvement, Web Browsers, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Quality, Business Operations, Internet, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, xp, sp3, iso, ie7, wmp11; Image galleries 2008-05-12
Backdooring Windows Media files (and assorted Microsoft security problems): Backdooring Windows Media files and assorted Microsoft security problemsSeen awile back[I]I found that a fully patched windows XP SP2 with IE6 or IE7 and Windows Media Player 9 default will open any page of your choice in less restrictive Internet Explorer environment even if your default browser is Firefox, Opera...; Tags: Web browsers, Digital music, Digital media, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Internet Explorer, wmp11, Windows Media, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-09-19
Gutmann Vista DRM paper uses shoddy Web Forums as source: Computer scientist Peter Gutmann made a name for himself when he published his paper "A Cost Analysis of Windows Vista Content Protection" and got worldwide attention for outlining some serious concerns about Windows Vista DRM mechanisms. But Peter Gutmann admittedly doesn't use Windows Vista and he's publicly asked for...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Media Player, Web, Windows Media, Digital-rights Management, WMV, Microsoft Windows Vista, Fact, Microsoft Windows, CPU, Peter Gutmann, AudioDG, WMP11, Media Foundation, George Ou; Blog posts 2007-09-01
Windows Media Player 11 for Vista: Microsoft has been consistently updating Windows Media Player WMP for the past several years, and each iteration has been better than the version before it. It makes sense, then, that version 11 of the multimedia jukebox is the best one yet, and WMP11 for Vista is slightly better than its...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital music, Digital media, Microsoft Windows Vista, WMP11, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Windows Media, Microsoft Windows; Product reviews 2007-01-29
MTV, Microsoft a powerful combination, say some: MTV, Microsoft a powerful combination, say somei tunes isn't the reasonwhy Apple has the lead, it is the ipod. Consumers buy the ipod and itunes comes with it.Santa Monica Deals for Hollywood AddressesMicrosoft is spreading its money around to make show biz alliances. We'll see how it works out....; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Kudo, Nothing, MTV, Microsoft Corp., Apple iTunes, IBM Corp., Apple iPod, WMP11; Discussion threads 2006-05-17

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Integrate Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2.0 and Windows Media Player 11 with XP SP3 slipstream ISO: OK, I just knew that posting a how-to looking at the XP SP3 slipstream process was going to generate a number of questions, but I hadn't expected anywhere near as many as I've had. Skimming through the list, I've shortlisted the top four questions peppering my inbox....; Tags: Microsoft Windows Media Player, Mozilla Firefox, Windows Media, Slipstream, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, ISO, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows XP, Iso standards, Microsoft Windows, Process Improvement, Web Browsers, Operating Systems, Software, Quality, Business Operations, Internet, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Windows XP SP3 Release Candidate goes to MSDN, TechNet testers: Windows XP SP3 Release Candidate goes to MSDN, TechNet testersHaven't even installed SP/2And wouldn't touch SP/3 with a flag pole.Plenty of spyware, rootkits, and DRM without their SP's to update it.Yeah your right.. no tin hatsYeah your right.. no tin hats ... just 5 times longer to figure out...; Tags: Operating systems, SP-3, TechNet tester, Windows XP SP3 Release Candidate, Windows XP SP3, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-12-03
Microsoft expands Office 'pay-as-you-go' rental program: Microsoft expands Office 'pay-as-you-go' rental programThis is really out thereI really need someone to explain to me why anyone should, quite litteraly, pay repeatedly for software. After it expires, it just takes up space on your machine and works in "reduced functionality mode".....WHAT?They talk about updates...I saw no mention...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, rental program, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., software, Red Hat Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-11-14
I've seen the future and the Zune becomes a hit: I've seen the future and the Zune becomes a hitI believe itAfter all, with portable music players heading for commodity status (non-DRM sales already outpace DRM sales 4:1 according to some reports) there's no reason why a well-funded outfit like MS couldn't undercut the others in the business.RE: I've seen...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Media players, Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-11-12
Gutmann paper cites shoddy web forum postings as source: Gutmann paper cites shoddy web forum postings as sourceWindows contributes to global climate change#courtesy of: cjm LTWhy should anyone feel defensive about "being cheap?"America and Americans are in debt to the eyeballs and have no savings because we spend the money as fast as we get it and then we...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, computer hardware, fossil fuel, GNU/Linux, Microsoft Windows, hardware, Gutmann, global climate change; Discussion threads 2007-09-01
Weekend Project - Building two quad-core PCs: Weekend Project - Building two quad-core PCsWith the 10k HDD instead of a 7.2KI wonder what the performance advantage is these days for running your OS and applications on the faster drive. Will you get the chance to run some comparative benchmarks on this machine by loading your OS...; Tags: Corporate communications, Desktops, Performance management, Operating systems, Raptor, quad-core, ATI Technologies Inc., desktop, operating system; Discussion threads 2007-08-31
Vista MMCSS gigabit throttling a victim of hard-coding, jumbo frames to the rescue!: For the last couple of days I've been working behind the scenes with fellow blogger Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Ed Bott, and Microsoft to get to the bottom of the Vista gigabit throttling effect. This throttling effect occurs when someone launches Windows Media Player and tries to copy files at gigabit speeds. ...; Tags: Packet, Performance, Network, Microsoft Windows Vista, Gigabit, Microsoft Corp., CPU, Mbps, 4K, George Ou; Blog posts 2007-08-29
The Vista RAM puzzle: Is 2GB enough?: The Vista RAM puzzle: Is 2GB enough?1GB is enoughBeen running Vista Enterprise on a machine with 1GB RAM for awhile now. It's more sluggish than XP opf course, but it runs fine.ReadyBoost2GB has been good for me as well. I'd have to say that if you are running virtual machines...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), RAM, Microsoft Windows Vista, ReadyBoost, memory; Discussion threads 2007-08-13
Hardware notebook: What I look for in a Vista PC: Hardware notebook: What I look for in a Vista PCPehaps its howI have things set up (due to office configuration I swap monitor left/right) that causes it? Hard to say.Honestly,I really don't think too many people care about what you have to say. You have ruined your reputation as...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), hardware, PC, notebook, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows XP, toolbar; Discussion threads 2007-07-12
Microsoft responds to WGA issues: Microsoft responds to WGA issuesTypical response...This seems to be typical of the monopolistic company. "So what that you paid for Vista, you ran a non approved software so Vista is now reduced capability until you beg us properly or buy a new license."Granted this was not directly what was said...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage; Discussion threads 2007-03-12
CES: Move over Zune. SanDisk may have gotten the WiFi music player thing just right: CES: Move over Zune. SanDisk may have gotten the WiFi music player thing just rightMeesa says NoSa to SanSaMy rep told me behind the scenes today that SanDisk is possibly infringing on valuable Microsoft IP here. Microsoft has patented "the social" in many ways. Wireless MP3 sharing is a Microsoft...; Tags: Wireless LANs, Microsoft Windows, WIRELESS, Digital media, music player, SanDisk Corp., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Zune, Sansa, rep, Wi-Fi; Discussion threads 2007-01-09
It's true: The Zune is incompatible with Vista: It's true: The Zune is incompatible with VistaStores are not allowed to ship before ...... the January 30th date and the RTM bits are already available. What won't be available is the RTM PIDs unless you are a major OEM. You will be able to run Vista for...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital media, Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Windows Vista, MSN Music, software; Discussion threads 2006-11-14
Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 ready to sing: Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 ready to singand the True Star Of The Media Industryis the iTunes Media Player with Quicktime support . They work in conjunction to bring all the robust features that anyone could want . To make things far more better the iPod compliments both applications ....; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Podcasts, Digital media, Digital music, Media Player 11, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Microsoft Windows Media, rep, digital-rights management, podcast, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2006-10-30
Windows Media Player release skips a beat: Windows Media Player release skips a beatwhat 'urge'?Do you feel the 'urge' to download the latest M$ spyware....No!I think only Ballmer has this 'urge'!More Delays?[pre]I'm thinking that Microsoft should start sticking to release dates. As a student, I can't tell the professor, "Sorry, I wanted the program to be excellent...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Media players, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Windows Media, Microsoft Windows Media Player, media player, beat, Microsoft Zune, WMP 11, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2006-10-25
Resisting the Urge (MTV's Urge, that is): Resisting the Urge (MTV's Urge, that is)f**k DRM and rootkitsI don't understand why anyone puts up with this cr*p - I can only assume that Microsoft, Sony and the rest of the music business are relying on people being too dumb to know about how to use P2P/torrents or too...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Rootkits, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, digital-rights management, Microsoft Corp., music, spyware, rootkit, MTV; Discussion threads 2006-05-23