The Windows Blog has a new post today, answering the question: “When will you get Windows 7 RTM?”“So.. when can I get it, Kevin? Has it RTM’d yet?”Well.. it hasn’t been RTM’d (Released to Manufacturing) as of the time of writing this blog post. But the fact that these dates have been announced means that … Continue reading Breaking News: The Answer to “When can I get Windows 7 RTM?”
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!
Breaking News: The IT Manager Community Hub is LIVE! Spread the word!For several months now, I’ve been working with people in the Microsoft BMO on this project, which started because of a recognition that IT Managers – people who lead IT people and run IT organizations – haven’t been served as well as they could … Continue reading IT Managers – This hub’s for YOU!
Okay.. you're an IT Pro. (If you're not, you're still welcome to keep reading.) And you're tired of feeling alone in the world. But you know that there must be some others out there like you - dealing with the same issues and same technologies; just dying to show of some new script or tool or best-practice you've discovered … Continue reading Aggreg8 – Home for IT PRos
Yes indeed! Today's the day!Windows Vista has finally, officially been "signed off", and RTM'd. A small step for Microsoft. A giant leap for desktop computing.Check out the PressPass Q&A article."So Kevin.. what are the next steps for Windows Vista? When can I get it?"First it goes to device makers and software companies so that they … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Windows Vista Released to Manufacturing!
TechNet is PodcastingI just got word from the “Dean of TechNet Webcasts” (Dean Andrews) that we’ve put together a site where you can download (or subscribe and download via RSS) podcasts from Microsoft. What he’s doing initially is taking webcasts and putting the audio from them up for your listening pleasure (and learning benefit).And if you liked the … Continue reading TechNet is Podcasting
Beta 3 is now availableYou may be thinking to yourself.. “So what? A few bug fixes…” or “Beta 2 is good enough for me. I’ll just wait until the final release.”Well.. that was my initial reaction, too. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: IE 7 ROCKS. But after hearing about this new … Continue reading IE 7: Third time’s the charm?
Need something to listen to?I am becoming a big fan of podcasts. No.. I don’t own an iPod or have iTunes installed. I have an iRiver for when I workout. I use IE 7’s ability to manage my feeds (with enclosure downloads). And I also have a really cool phone (Windows Mobile 5 rocks!) that also holds lots of … Continue reading Tune in. Geek out.
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”?
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
Absolutely Full of I.T. 