Connect to the Build '06 Tour Toronto Stop LIVE!!

re: Connect to the Build '06 Tour Toronto Stop LIVE!!

DamirB — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:13:06 GMT

Oh, I forgot to mention that I was able to view the Windows Media stream on a Windows Mobile 5 device using an EvDO data connection from a cellular provider. Now that is REALLY COOL!!

re: Connect to the Build '06 Tour Toronto Stop LIVE!!

DamirB — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 22:56:59 GMT

Don, I'm excited about the streaming we were able to accomplish for the Build '06 Tour stop here in Toronto. I think this could be something that can help individuals like yourself "attend" events when it is not possible to be there in person. We have learned a lot from this first test of the technology and will look at where we can go from here.

Keep that feedback coming!!

Damir

P.S. I think it is really cool!!!!

re: Connect to the Build '06 Tour Toronto Stop LIVE!!

Don Spencer — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 22:41:33 GMT

Hi Damir.

Being one of the fortunate beta testers today, I'm finding this a great way to be there without "being there". I've blogged about 4 times already about the experience; most are related to the individual sessions with references pertinent to small/medium businesses like ours (see http://bringingclosure.blogspot.com).

This has tremendous leverage potential for Microsoft. I can imagine opportunities here for more frequent curriculum events for which it wouldn't be cost-effective for the Canadian TechNet team to travel across the country.

For me, it makes possible a connection with IT'ers that would otherwise be difficult, if not impossible (see http://rtfax.blogspot.com). I truly appreciate Microsoft's willingness to stretch its services for the benefit of people like me.

Cheers,

Don Spencer
IT Manager
Pano Cap Canada Limited
co-founder of WWITPRO, the Waterloo-Wellington IT Pro user group (http://www.wwitpro.com)