Okay… I confess that I was “ego surfing” a few minutes ago.. after I read Steve Lamb’s post on the subject.. I used Technorati to see who was linking to my blog posts. I found a nice reference back to my request for Windows Vista feedback from August 31st.. Vlad Mazek’s post (thanks Vlad!) pointed people … Continue reading No really… What is it that, as you say, “sucks”?
VERY interesting developments on the MS vs. Open Source battlegrounds…http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1854183,00.aspYes, perhaps I’m a bit biased, considering who signs my paycheck. But to me, Stuart Cohen sounds scared. This eWeek article talks about him and OSDL turning down Microsoft’s offer of a joint, co-sponsored “independent” research study. And what were they afraid of? Well.. Cohen pretty … Continue reading OSDL’s Stuart Cohen – What are you afraid of?
Have you seen Start.com? Have you seen it lately?Eileen Brown reminded me of it this morning… Very cool. Chris Avis also has a couple of posts on it as well. (Post 1, and Post 2)
“OOoo!” We’ve extended support for Software Update Services 1.0.Originally the drop-dead end of support was going to be at the end of June next year, but due to the timing and customer needs, the date has moved to December 6. In fact, as of a couple days ago, you could no longer download SUS.“My brain … Continue reading SUS 1.0 Support Extended
Interesting survey results on blogging, readers, and RSS. Found on BloggersBlog.com…Blogging and readership are growing. MSN Spaces is growing in a BIG way. (Hooray for our team. ) “What’s the bad news?”50% of regular blog readers don’t know what RSS stands for (no, it’s not “Rocket Science Surgery”) let alone how to use it to … Continue reading Interesting Blogger / Reader stats… lead to Kevin’s RSS Rant!
Harold Wong posted about how a preview of Service Pack 2 for Exchange Server 2003 will be available soon – like in just a few days (August 19, 2005). See Harold’s post, and check back here (or there) for the link to the download when it’s available.I don’t know about you, but I for one am … Continue reading Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 is coming!
Disclaimer: I haven’t tested this tool, as I don’t have any systems currently vulnerable to this attack I mentioned earlier today in my blog. However, I see now that Symantec has made available a free cleanup tool.NOTE: The best prevention is to install the update if you haven’t already. But if you’ve already been affected (or … Continue reading Free W32.Zotob Removal Tool
The schedule of TechNet Webcasts for September is ready to go. I’m doing two of them, too; one on Virtual Server 2005 and one on the Exchange Best Practice Analyzer I’ve posted the entire schedule, complete with breakdowns by topic or product/technology, as well as full descriptions, as an article HERE. You can also download … Continue reading September 2005 TechNet Webcast Schedule
According the The Register (“Biting the hand that feeds IT”… I like it.), there are already viruses being created that target the new scripting shell Microsoft is developing. If they're looking for a name for the virus, I propose "Shmista".“Scripting Shell? Really? And it will be in Vista?”Whether or not it’s in Vista remains to … Continue reading Vista Shmista
MOM 2005 Service Pack 1 Download MOM 2005 SP1 to get enhancements, such as broader OS and database support and support for x64 platforms. Available in four flavors: English, French, German, and Japanese.And if you want to evaluate Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 for free for 120 days, you can get that here.
Absolutely Full of I.T. 