The Origami ProjectThere has been a lot of speculation about this little gizmo that Microsoft is coming out with. Even more details here.Here’s a video that hints at what this new, “wearable, ultra-connected” gadget can do.This looks really cool. I like the form factor, and if it’s capable of running Windows Vista and can control my … Continue reading Origami – WTF is it really?
The news is out…Today Microsoft announced the Windows Vista product lineup; the five flavors of Windows Vista that you’ll be able to purchase.For the Home User: Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista UltimateFor Businesses: Windows Vista Business Windows Vista EnterpriseSo, for the home user, Home Basic is just the basic OS … Continue reading Windows Vista Product Lineup Announcement
Mr. Chris Henley posted a new screencast on his blog recently that has all of us (his teammates and friends) quite jealous that we didn’t think to do it first. <heh> You need to see this. It’s way cool.
Dang.. this day is just full of good news.Here’s another item that just entered my in-box…Yes indeed.. we’re releasing Beta 2 today of our Antispyware. What was formerly known as Microsoft Antispyware is now called Windows Defender. This is the antispyware tool that will be included with Windows Vista, and also available for XP. Beta … Continue reading Antispyware (now Windows Defender) beta 2 is LIVE!
Microsoft Campus Connection site is now live!http://www.microsoftcampusconnection.com/I’m one of those “TechHeads” mentioned in the flash animation on the site; speaking at several of these college events. And I’m excited to do it! It will be a lot of fun!This Monday (January 30th) I’m teaming up with Jacob Cynamon, and we’re speaking at Bellevue University (Go … Continue reading Microsoft goes to school!
This week, as I mentioned in a previous post, I’m at the Microsoft “TechReady” conference in Seattle. We’re having some great technical training and informational sessions, as well as some inspiring keynote addresses. Yesterday, during the Q&A session with Kevin Turner (COO) and Steve Balmer (CEO), my friend, coworker, and uber-blogger Rory Blyth asked Steve … Continue reading Rory has BAWLZ
Yes indeed! The January TechNet Webcast Schedule is Live!We’ve got lots of great content for you this month; especially the two sessions I’m doing on Exchange Server Security.TechNet Webcast: Implementing Exchange Server 2003 Security (Part 1 of 2): Securing Services and Messaging Protocols (Level 200)Monday, January 16, 2006 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time … Continue reading A New Year of TechNet Webcasts Begins!
Incredible… I can’t believe he did this…The two guys in this video are famous at Microsoft these days for a very well-done series of video-blog postings around Windows Vista. Lots of cool video demos that I’d likely be fired for telling you anything about. (seriously cool stuff; you’ll just have to believe me!) This video, … Continue reading I love Vista, too! (But maybe not THAT much…)
Yes indeed… It has been announced that Windows AntiSpyware… Is to be now and forevermore called Windows Defender Will be included in Windows Vista Will start showing up with updates via Microsoft Updates, and WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) in a new classification called “Definition Updates”.This is VERY good news. The AntiSpyware beta is being … Continue reading Windows AntiSpyware now officially called “Windows Defender”
Yep. I blame myself.If Windows Vista heads to OEMs on July 25th, 2006, then I’m responsible. I, like many Microsoft employees, am running new Windows Vista builds whenever I get the chance. And I’m submitting bugs as I find them. Heck… most of the time I’m submitting bugs I don’t even KNOW I’m submitting bugs. … Continue reading Windows Vista to RTM in July?
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