May 2007 - Posts

16 May 2007
Microsoft has a cool commercial? No way!
http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/7/b/b7be5716-2859-4f65-8de5-b4ef1f3e723f/FeaturesShowcase.wmv Read More...
14 May 2007
http://flickrvision.com/ beta
The makers of twittervision are back with a new twist.. http://flickrvision.com/ Read More...
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09 May 2007
3 cool things to see on the net today.
1. Windows Mobile oPhone 2. J Allard’s Presspass photo 3. MSFT signs deal for 2 new web shows Read More...
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08 May 2007
Updated Server Logo Cert Spec version 1.02
Previously, I had been pointing ISVs to the old link on partner.microsoft.com but it looks like a newer version of the document was posted to http://www.innovateonwindowsserver.com on April 16 th . There’s a new testing tool that also available that’s Read More...
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08 May 2007
International S.O.B Week ( May 14 through May 18 )
That’s right. The first annual Support Our Bloggers Week is right around the corner. Participation is easy, just make a list of the blogs you like and send each blogger one quick piece of feedback. Keep it simple. Something like “I like your blog” or Read More...
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07 May 2007
Quick Tip for Project Managers ( best practices made ugly)
A great idea doesn’t equal a great best practice, even when it’s always applicable. Explore all sides of an issue before making the determination on which solution is best, here’s an example. Opportunity to improve A quality email subject improves the Read More...
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03 May 2007
What do you mean it won't install? !!1!?
With Longhorn being downloaded faster than a lightsaber wielding cat that dances on an old lady being scared by a kid surfing on the roof of his truck video, don’t forget to check out the “Oh Crap, My App Doesn’t Work Rescue Manual”. It's lovingly called Read More...
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02 May 2007
Coolest end user feature of Longhorn Beta 3
Server is boring… right? You won’t catch a user stowed away in your datacenter just to play with Server Manager’s new role interface.. I’ve never seen people lined up outside a Best Buy trying to get their hands on the latest and greatest Group Policy Read More...
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01 May 2007
Is Longhorn Beta 3 for Real?
We seem to have our act together on this release. Here’s some signs that make me think we are closer to understanding customer requirements. 1. We have solid documentation online, before RTM. 2. We opened the floodgates with a highly visible public beta Read More...
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01 May 2007
Defining OnTAP
OnTAP is a play on the idiom "On TAP" meaning available for immediate use, and the Acronym for the group I work on at Microsoft; the Windows Server ISV Technical Adoption Program (TAP) team. I know, it’s a definition that could cure the most severe cases Read More...
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