April 2007 - Posts

IIS 7 - LH Beta 3 Launch Stuff
26 April 07 07:45 PM | tristank | 0 Comments   

Tons of cool new things in Longhorn Beta 3 on the IIS front , including: ... the first beta of our new FTP server . This isn't a part of Longhorn Server Beta 3, but it is available today and offers a lot of brand new features for you to experience today. Read More...

Filed under: IT Pro / Sysadmin, Networking, Windows Vista, IIS

FAQ: How can I bundle IIS 6.0 (or IIS 7.0) with my application on an older OS?
23 April 07 12:24 PM | tristank | 0 Comments   

I've seen a few variations on this question come up recently, generally of the form: "We have Windows XP clients and require IIS 7.0 to be installed on them when our application is installed on them. Is there a redist?" In short, no. (Note that this question Read More...

Filed under: Developery, IT Pro / Sysadmin, IIS

HDMI on (my) LCD TVs sucks (aka The Campaign For Pure Pixels)
20 April 07 07:07 PM | tristank | 6 Comments   

Before I get into the rant: I am thoroughly ignorant of any and all video standards. Do not expect this post to contain much in the way of factual value. I'm housesitting at my parents' place at the moment. They have a recent-ish 32" Panasonic LCD TV. Read More...

Filed under: Extra Bits Of A Personal Nature, Aussie

Aussie HD-DVD add-on selling well?
16 April 07 02:10 AM | tristank | 0 Comments   

I'd heard they were out, but couldn't find one for money nor begging at the local shopping centre this weekend. This either means they're really popular, or we just sold all four we imported! Consumer: Drat. Shareholder: much rejoicing. Read More...

Filed under: Extra Bits Of A Personal Nature, Games

A Tiny Measure Of Progress
15 April 07 12:16 AM | tristank | 0 Comments   

Prompted by Joseph's lamentations , I thought I'd check on how Tiny was doing in the performance index stakes. Not that I was planning on any schadenfreude or outright gloating, of course. The post from December 2006 has the following details: Original Read More...

Filed under: IT Pro / Sysadmin, Extra Bits Of A Personal Nature, p1610

Just saw Sunshine
14 April 07 01:53 AM | tristank | 2 Comments   

Sunshine on IMDB . Well . If it had ended about four minutes before it did, it would have been a classic in my book. In fact, when I buy the DVD, I might make a "Tristank's Cut" version that skips the very end. Or maybe mashes it up with Jurassic Park, Read More...

Filed under: Extra Bits Of A Personal Nature, Aussie

New Day Office Videos
13 April 07 04:13 PM | tristank | 0 Comments   

Thanks to Long Zheng for pointing to these. They're brilliant. http://www.istartedsomething.com/20070407/new-day-new-office-videos/ Yes, I'm paid to be here, but I'm not paid to say that! I was especially moved by The Divider. Read More...

Filed under: Extra Bits Of A Personal Nature

Kerbi Wiki
12 April 07 05:35 PM | tristank | 1 Comments   

Back from another holiday (I call it the Arnold Rimmer technique) I've been trying to collect, rework and refurbish my thoughts on web-based Kerberos stuff in a personal Wiki. You're welcome to peruse it with the usual disclaimers that I'm frequently Read More...

Filed under: Developery, IT Pro / Sysadmin, Extra Bits Of A Personal Nature, ISA Server, Networking, Security, IIS