I think this is number 3 in the series.. I like this one the best so far.http://images.video.msn.com/flash/soapbox1_1.swfhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/default.aspx http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=a186b69e-3610-414f-b3bc-ce5197caed7e
Tag: Cool or Geeky
Geeky-Cool: An IT Evangelists Wedding
An IT Evangelist (so you know he’s cool), Narenda Wicaksono just shared an interesting story with those of us on an internal e-mail distribution list. The story could have been titled: How true love (and technology) overcame all obstacles (and costs!). His e-mail described it like this: “Living in a country with rich culture like … Continue reading Geeky-Cool: An IT Evangelists Wedding
Breaking News: Exchange Server “14” has a name! And the BETA is available today!
Microsoft announced today that the next version of Microsoft Exchange (previously known as version 14) is now called Microsoft Exchange Server 2010. Here’s the MS PressPass article about it.Great name! Surprised?“No.”I didn’t think so. But the good news is that the beta is now available today as well. You can get it here. Is that … Continue reading Breaking News: Exchange Server “14” has a name! And the BETA is available today!
Part II: The Quest Continues…
Some might remember that I blogged about this, or perhaps played this game over a year ago: Server QuestWell, the saga continues. Server Quest II is launched and ready for play.Those of us who spent too many hours playing cheesy pixilated adventure games** about 15-20 years ago will appreciate the awesome reproduction in the form … Continue reading Part II: The Quest Continues…
Geeky-Cool Invention: Sixth Sense
Sometimes you see something that just floors you, and floods you with ideas about what the possibilities such a device could (will?) create.What if you had some computing power behind what you’re looking at, or interacting with every day? Take the shopping aisle at the store, for example. http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=a186b69e-3610-414f-b3bc-ce5197caed7e
Breaking News: IE8 Released!
Breaking news: The browser that you are using right now is quite possibly out of date.Today Microsoft released the new version of the Internet Explorer browser. Internet Explorer 8, or “IE8”. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspxIt’s fast. It’s cool. It’s easier to develop for (standards, baby!). And it’s available HERE.For details from the team who brought it to you, … Continue reading Breaking News: IE8 Released!
Internet Explorer 8: You want it faster? How’s this?
Awesome. The IE team put up a “performance testing” video showing tests they did comparing IE8 and other well-loved browsers. See it, plus other IE8 videos, here: Internet Explorer 8: VideosNOTE: We don’t win every scenario. I think this is a good, honest video. While we do come out on top for page load speed … Continue reading Internet Explorer 8: You want it faster? How’s this?
March 2009 – TechNet Unleashed Event Resources
E-mail Technical Questions: Kevin Remde – Kevin.Remde@microsoft.comFeedback e-mail to my boss: Harry Caldwell – HarryCal@microsoft.comFuture Live, In-Person Event InformationTechNet (for IT Pros): http://www.technetevents.com/kevinremdeMSDN (for Software Developers): http://www.MSDNEvents.comNEW - IT Managers Community Hub - http://technet.microsoft.com/itmanagement15%-OFF Special TechNet Plus Subscription Promotion – Yes, save $52.39 off of a TechNet Plus Direct Subscription!Use Promotion Code TMSAM08 (that’s ZERO-8) … Continue reading March 2009 – TechNet Unleashed Event Resources
Your chance to win a Lenovo T61p Laptop
“Isn’t that your favorite laptop you’ve ever had?”Yep. This is the model I have two of, that I use for work and for presentations (which are also work). Yes, it’s the best laptop I’ve ever used. You’ll have to pry mine from my cold, dead (or unemployed) hands. And you can win one if you … Continue reading Your chance to win a Lenovo T61p Laptop
Early Announcement: The “Career Assist”
Well.. Ken Rosen announced it early.. so it’s fair game. And it’s just cool enough to warrant a blog post.On Friday of this week the folks at Microsoft Learning will officially announce a new benefit to the “Second Shot” program that they’re calling “Career Assist”. Basically, when you sign up for the free do-over before … Continue reading Early Announcement: The “Career Assist”
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