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)
Tag: Windows 7
Talking About Windows
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
April-June 2009 – TechNet UNLEASHED Event Resources
Feedback e-mail to my boss: Harry Caldwell – HarryCal@microsoft.com Future Live, In-Person Event InformationTechNet (for IT Pros): http://www.technetevents.com/kevinremdeMSDN (for Software Developers): http://www.MSDNEvents.com NEW - IT Managers Community Hub - http://technet.microsoft.com/itmanagementNEW - IT Manager Community Forum - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/itmanager THRIVE: Me >> My Skills >> My Organizationhttp://www.microsoft.com/click/thrive/ User Group Resources:User Group Support Services - http://ugss.codezone.comCulminis - http://new.culminisconnections.com 28%-OFF Special TechNet Plus … Continue reading April-June 2009 – TechNet UNLEASHED Event Resources
BIG Breaking News: The Windows 7 RC wait is almost over..
“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’m a PC. Another Fun Commercial.
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
TechNet is “Unleashed”
“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”
Important Windows 7 Beta-to-RC Upgrade (?!) Information
Now.. before you kill the messenger, you really need to read and understand this post from the “Engineering Windows 7” blog in its entirety:Delivering a quality upgrade experienceDon’t want to read it all? Okay.. If you really want the summary instead, here are important bits: We are thrilled that so many people are running and … Continue reading Important Windows 7 Beta-to-RC Upgrade (?!) Information
Part II: The Quest Continues…
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…
Breaking News: Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5 is RTW
(RTW = Released to Web) There’s a new version of the Application Compatibility Toolkit out. ACT 5.5.Download hereFor those of you not familiar with this toolset, check out the main TechNet Library pages about it. Oddly, that page was updated two days from now.“Huh? ‘Was updated.. Wednesday’ ? ”This blog post is happening April 6, … Continue reading Breaking News: Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5 is RTW
IT Manager Community Talks with Kevin (That’s me!)
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!)
Absolutely Full of I.T. 