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I was going through my inbox and someone sent me this interesting article about 15 myths about Microsoft. The article has some very interesting points about Vista, licensing, Silverlight, Ballmer...etc. Check out the full article here:
Debunking 15 Myths About Microsoft
My buddy Keith thought he found a cool Warthog from hummer, well I found this BETTER one from Peugeot, called the Hoggar:
Check out this version (Click the picture to see a video from Peugot's website):
Are you geek enough to win the entire office’s respect? Prove it. Play Server Quest, where you’ll navigate through the perils of office life, protect the server, and keep clear of the arrogant sales guy. Look for it online at www.server-quest.com. Play Server Quest…and give a geek a chance.
While I was away, we released two new updates of Virtual Server and Virtual PC. The updates mostly covered new guest OS support as well as new host support. For more information check out my buddy Keith's posts on the topics:
Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1 RTW - now available for download
Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Update - download now available
I just found a great little tidbit, off a new blog for TechNet and MSDN by John Martin.
They have improved the look and feel of the websites take a look at the new sites below:
To read a full write up about the change take a look here:
MSDN & TechNet are Changing!
Take a tour of the new sites and let me know what you think! Please comment on what you think!
One the great security tools for Microsoft products has a new paint job. The MBSA is simply invaluable utility for all you administrators out there! The Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) is a tool designed for the IT professional that helps determine their security state in accordance with Microsoft security recommendations and offers specific remediation guidance. The tool helps to Improve your security management process by using MBSA to detect common security mis-configurations and missing security updates on your computer systems. With this latest version MBSA 2.1 offers:
Download here: Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.1
Read the FAQ here: MBSA 2.1 Frequently Asked Questions
Read more about MBSA here: Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer Home
Check out the two new interviews my buddy Chris took from imagine cup. Chris spoke with two MS executives, Scott Davidson and Chris Weber. Check it out here:
Microsoft Executives at Imagine Cup
My buddy Keith demonstrated a great new tool called the WorldWide Telescope (WWT)
The WWT is a Web 2.0 visualization software environment that enables your computer to function as a virtual telescope—bringing together imagery from the best ground and space-based telescopes in the world for a seamless exploration of the universe.
Take a look at the screencast:
Windows Media Player direct link @ WorldWide Telescope Screencast.
You can read more about the Telescope at Keith's full post with links: WorldWide Telescope
Thanks to our Canadian friends for posting an excellent resource for Windows Server 2008 launch events! They have created a download that will allow you get VM configuration info, software downloads (if they didn’t get a kit or didn’t attend) demo scripts, demo videos and additional resources. They call it: Heroes Happen {In Your Lab}
So what are you downloading?
Go here to download the guide: Heroes Happen {In Your Lab}
Excellent Resource!
As I mentioned in a previous post: 2008 U.S. Imagine Cup Finals National Winners Announced! Which is an exciting competition, well here are some videos that my buddy Chris took at the Imagine Cup US finals in LA. In the first video he talked to the winners of the photography contest and the video will give you a sense of what the competition is like. Take a look here:
Windows Media Player version:Watch some of the competition.
This years imagine cup has an environmental sustainability theme. The projects all focused on the environment and our impact on it. Microsoft is focused on environmental sustainability and Chris was able to corner Mark Aggar (one of Microsoft's Environmental technologists) for a short interview about his participation at Imagine Cup and some of his thoughts around how software might impact the environment. Interesting conversation take a look here:
Windows Media Player version:Watch the interview with Mark Aggar.
Enjoy the videos, and look for more Chris has promised more.
Good day everyone, this book of the month was recommend by one of you! Thank you so much, however, I did get rid of the email with the name, Please email me and I will give you some recognition! The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology by Ray Kurzweil is an interesting book talking about a somewhat interesting and frightening concept called Singularity. The concept is what Mr. Kurzweil calls, the next step in the evolutionary process: the union of human and machine, in which the knowledge and skills embedded in our brains will be combined with the vastly greater capacity, speed, and knowledge-sharing ability of our creations.
While I am not particularly fond of the writing style of the book, very much like a school book(it did take me a while to get through), it does pose some very interesting evidence that we are heading to this concept, mostly due to the integrated circuit, and with Technology we have yet to find. Even if you do not agree with the concepts, the book provides some great research (lots of graphs and notes) into this topic to allow you to form your own ideas. Check it out and let me know what you think!
Now why did I pick this book, well I have scene reference to singularity more and more in the pop culture of TV and even my XBOX 360. I was watching Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles made reference to the concept of Singularity. Not surprising the movies and show are based on the concept of what happens when Singularity goes bad. The second time IO saw Singularity referenced was when I was playing Mass Effect (an extremely fun and addictive game!) One of your characters has the ability called Singularity, which in the game has nothing to do with the concept I did find it interesting. :-)
To learn more about singularity take a look here to get started: Technological Singularity
ATTENTION BOOKS WANTED: I have a lot of books ready to go, mostly are non-technical books that I found interesting. What I am looking for are some books akin to The Cuckoo's Egg around computers and Technology