http://blogs.technet.com/kevinremde/pages/Q42009TNRes.aspxAs I’ve been telling my friends attending our TechNet Unleashed events, I’ve put a copy of the resource page that I give to them up on the web as well, so they don’t have to type in so many URLs. And also add items to the online version as I find them.I hope you find … Continue reading TechNet Unleashed – Kevin’s Resources Page
RCs = Release CandidatesRTW = Released to Web“for some” means “for TechNet and MSDN subscribers”You remember several days ago we announced that the RC for Windows 7 would be available to TechNet and MSDN subscribers on April 30th.“Hey, that’s today!”Yep. And of course the first thing I did this morning was to connect up to … Continue reading Breaking News: It’s here! RCs are RTW! (for some)
Just thought I’d share a cool/useful web resource. It’s a “video blog” (pronounced “vblog”, I presume) called “Talking About Windows”. http://www.talkingaboutwindows.comEver wonder about the details around the deep inner-workings of some of your favorite features in Windows? Want to hear about it from the guys and gals who actually created it? “Heck yeah!”Check it out. … Continue reading Talking About Windows
“Huh?!”Yep. Release Candidate 1 (and only, I’ve heard) will be available to TechNet and MSDN subscribers on April 30, 2009.“Says who? All I’ve heard is leaks and rumors of leaks.”Says the Windows 7 team on the Windows 7 Team Blog. “Can I get it now?”Do you have a TechNet Plus or MSDN subscription?“No”Then you should … Continue reading BIG Breaking News: The Windows 7 RC wait is almost over..
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
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
“Unleashed? How about ‘TechNet Unplugged’?”Hmm… That might be fun. But the demos would be pretty lame. No.. I’m talking about a series of events we’re doing for IT Pros in the Central Region (where I work) called “TechNet Unleashed”. These are typically held at a local Microsoft office, and are free events. They run from … Continue reading TechNet is “Unleashed”
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…
Okay.. ‘bout time for some shameless self-promotion… Actually, and honestly.. I don’t look like this anymore. My hair is shorter, and I’ve decided to let the grey just be grey. This is what I look like now: But that’s not what this post is about. It’s about you IT Managers. As you may (or may … Continue reading IT Manager Community Talks with Kevin (That’s me!)
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
Absolutely Full of I.T. 