WinFS: What’s up?Readers who follow Microsoft news and blogs already have probably seen the buzz in the blogosphere concerning the fate of WinFS; the “file system as (or in a) relational database”. Apparently rumors of it’s death are based on the fact that members of the product team said it was dead. But not really. … Continue reading WinFS: Living? Dead? Living-Dead?
I had to link to this…I ran into Michael Kleef (IT Pro Evangelist in Australia) last Wednesday at the TechEd 2006 IT Influencer Party. He told me about this great picture he took of some American police officers eating donuts.. and was tickled by how it so very well fit the stereotype that is portrayed … Continue reading The Donut Theory
I have been recently introduced to a new form of media. “Machinima” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima) is, basically, using low-end graphics engines to generate a video. Many of you may have seen the “Red vs. Blue” series of humorous animations that were rendered using the graphic engine from Halo. That’s “Machinima”.Now comes along a guy calling himself “Captain Microsoft” … Continue reading Ever heard of “Machinima”? What about “Captain Microsoft”?
“They look so happy!”Probably because they’re using the new Windows Live Messenger.I tried it during the beta period, and I’m glad to see it’s finally been released. I haven’t tried out the voice capabilities of it, yet, but we appear to be going for the crowd that likes Skype and other services that make it … Continue reading Windows Live Messenger is.. um… LIVE!
Day 7 – The TechEd Post MortemI’m typing this sitting in seat 3D (First class! Yeah!) on the flight home. It’s Saturday. I’m tired. I really want to be home. Yesterday was my daughter Laura’s 9th birthday, and I’m thinking about the long talk I had with her on the phone. She had a great day, and … Continue reading Kevin’s TechEd 2006 Diaries – Day 7
Day 6 – The LAST TechEd DayAll done. No more. My brain is full. (Of what, though.. that’s debatable.)I got in early enough to catch two sessions before working in the TLC again this afternoon. Pretty quiet. (Many have already left for the airport.)Coolest demo I saw:This was a great, very “jaw-dropping” demo. During the session on “New … Continue reading Kevin’s TechEd 2006 Diaries – Day 6
Day 5 – AGAIN Yet Another TechEd DayThursday? Already? Wow. I can’t believe the week is almost over. And yet I feel like I could use a week of sleep to catch up.Today I worked the TLC booth again. Had some fun conversations and video taped a few good questions and answers. (I expect to have time to … Continue reading Kevin’s TechEd 2006 Diaries – Day 5
Day 4 – Yet ANOTHER TechEd DayAre we done yet? No! But we’ve passed the half-way point. And my feet are very glad to know that. My Wednesday of TechEd 2006 was again spent smiling. Smiling while enjoying talking to people at the Messaging TLC booth and later at the TechNet booth. And smiling for pictures … Continue reading Kevin’s TechEd 2006 Diaries – Day 4
Day 3 – Another TechEd DayDidn’t get in as early as I should have, but still managed to get a lot accomplished. After a bit of morning blogging, I made it over to the TechEd Store to buy a couple of goodies for my kids. (They come to expect SOMETHING from Dad every time I go away to TechEd, and I … Continue reading Kevin’s TechEd 2006 Diaries – Day 3
Day 2 – A Proper TechEd DayFinally got into the typical TechEd routine. Breakfast, Breakouts, and [insert something else here that starts with B that you’d find at TechEd]I had another chance to witness an incredible presenter work his magic yet again. Steve Riley did a great presentation on what’s new and cool in ISA Server 2006. … Continue reading Kevin’s TechEd 2006 Diaries – Day 2
Absolutely Full of I.T. 