Wow.. it's shaping up to be quite a day! I just got word that SP1 for Windows Vista is also ready to be made available to the entire world. Soon... Right on the heals of the announcement (though not related) that Windows Server 2008 is RTM, now SP1 for Windows Vista quietly went RTM (well, … Continue reading MORE BREAKING NEWS: RTM of Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Vista!
It's the day we've all been waiting for!Today - Windows Server 2008 has RTM'd. For those of you who don't know - RTM stands for "Released to Manufacturing". In other words, put a fork in it! It's DONE. SHIPPED! Signed off! Ready to mass produce!You can read all about it here.And make sure you … Continue reading Breaking News: RTM of Windows Server 2008!
I have to laugh sometimes at how un-informed some TV and other media pundits are when it comes to the world of technology."That's news to you?"Well, I shouldn't be surprised, I suppose. More specifically, though, and technology-knowledge aside (and forgiven), I do think that the comments and blanket-statements on the competitive landscape should be more … Continue reading Are you worried that Big Bad Microsoft will dominate the Internet now?
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If you've been keeping up with the goings-on around the looming launch of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, and Visual Studio 2008, you've more than likely heard the theme: Heros happen {here}. And naturally there has been a lot of creative effort around getting the word out.Here is another such example: Heros Happen {here} … Continue reading Heros Happen {here} – The Comic Series
I know this isn't strictly IT Pro related, but I do know that many of you reading this are working in companies who may be considering rolling out or replacing your existing CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software, or may be just curious about what Microsoft Dynamics CRM is all about. Well, there's a series of … Continue reading Dynamics CRM Launch Events
Yes indeed! My favorite conference of the year, Microsoft TechEd, is now taking "Early Bird" registrations."Early Bird?"Yeah.. if you register between now and Friday, April 4, 2008, you'll save $200 off the $1,995 regular price. "Um.. let's see.. that would be.."$1,795. Don't hurt yourself.And if you're going, don't forget to add your blog to and … Continue reading Breaking TechEd 2008 news: TechEd 2008 Registration is OPEN!
"Here you go again, Kevin... talking about stuff for Developers and not just for IT Pros."Yep. And I do so unashamed. I will never forget, and look back fondly at my own Software Engineering days. So once in awhile I'm going to put things here for all of my developer / software engineering brethren.And today … Continue reading RTM News: Visual Studio 2008
From the "I knew this was coming a long time ago, but wasn't allowed to tell you" department:Windows Server virtualization - or WSv as we've been calling it - is now called something different. The new, official name - announced at TechEd IT Forum in Barcelona, Spain - is "Hyper-V""Hyper-V? Is that a letter V, … Continue reading WSv has a new name, too.
First of all - This news is a week old. I apologize for not putting it here sooner. Too busy to blog lately (as usual). I still think this is too cool not to share, though. "Windows Essentials Business Server? What is it?"As a former IT Manager, and in talking to so many IT Pros … Continue reading “Centro” now has a name. And a mission.
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