Monthly Archives: January 2007

Latest IMF Update Too Aggressive

Exchange
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I’ve been fielding a lot of support questions over the past few days regarding the messages simply vanishing, particularly my quarantine reports that have a mention of viagra about 300 times each. If you’re noticing a sudden lack of SPAM … Continue reading

Dummies Guide to Voicemail

IT Business, Vladville
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I was out of the office for the better part of last week and finally got a chance to sit down and plow through my voicemail. One thing is apparent, people don’t know how to leave a voicemail. So here … Continue reading

So, did you go to the Vista launch?

Microsoft
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Microsoft finally launched Vista in retail last night in USA. In 1995, 2000 and 2002, this was when hundreds of people would line up and wait for it. Here is what actually happened in 2007, courtesy of Greg Kirkpatrick: I went … Continue reading

LinkedIn Stays Alive: $12.8 million

IT Business
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Bit of sad news today.. LinkedIn connects with $12.8 million. Yep, they got more money to allow every weirdo that knows your email address to ask you to join their network of other people that won’t do business with them. … Continue reading

Yes I’m still alive, give me a break…

Vladville
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Yes, I’m still alive. Thanks for the heartbeat check, all is good in Vladville. We’re working on a lot of cool new stuff over at Own Web Now and most of my time/attention has been dedicated there.The things we’re working on … Continue reading

UK SBSC Symposium

Microsoft, SMB
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So you’ve been reading my posts on here about Microsoft roadshows for years now… and the fun is coming to UK: Microsoft SBSC crew is going on the road. They have three shows lined up in February: Microsoft Thame Valley … Continue reading

Pirate and Proud of It!

Vladville
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No, I’m not talking about the comments to Eric’s explanation of the MAPS EULA, I’m talking about Windows Genuine (dis)Advantage. From betanews: Microsoft disclosed Monday that over one in five Windows installations were deemed non-genuine through the company’s Windows Genuine … Continue reading

How Can I Manage Better?

Vladville
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I started this conversation with Amy this morning (Katie, I shared my “remote” strategy with her, Steve watch out) about what its like to manage larger teams of differently skilled employees. Let’s face it, it can be difficult to assert your … Continue reading

Visiting Dallas

Events, Exchange, Shockey Monkey, Vladville
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I’m off to Dallas. On Thursday, January 25th, I’ll be presenting a few topics on business/technology to the Dallas Fort Worth SBS User Group. I’ll be talking about: Corporate leadership (pre-event, Q&A) Exchange 2007 ExchangeDefender, Shockey Monkey, virtual infrastructure Just … Continue reading

Dealing with Email Latency

Exchange, ExchangeDefender
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Since the latest SPAM outbreaks started last October we have been dealing with adhoc problems with huge delays in mail delivery. MSNBC calls it “Spam is back and worse than ever” so it’s natural to assume that its your SPAM … Continue reading