Monthly Archives: August 2005

There are many (many, many, many) rumors that the Vista Beta2 will be feature-complete in a few weeks and Microsoft has already put the Beta 1 in front of enough eyes to get some feedback. If you weren’t part of … Continue reading →

In a true “as seen on TV” move, Microsoft has purchased Teleo, the startup provider of VoIP services common in nearly every VoIP provider, IM and even cable package. I know I’m not alone in asking this but have you … Continue reading →

Windows Server R2 RC0 has been released. Talk about a cryptic title! The R2 is an upgrade to Windows Server 2003 SP1 that adds a ton of enterprise features (thus the “rev 2” title) and the first CTP has been … Continue reading →

These come from Paul Thurrott who has many connections with Microsoft so they may be more than rumors but I feel a need to disclose that to any of you that might be making purchasing decisions based on complete strangers … Continue reading →

Are there even any of you guys left out there? A friend of mine from South Florida posted this on a mailing list so I guess there still are people capable of competing with Dell on price so here are … Continue reading →

Earlier this weekend Susan Bradley replied to my forward of the 6 month extension to SUS 1.0 support questioning the need for extended product support. What follows is my rant on what IT management is actually like when you have … Continue reading →

It indeed has been a rough week for us enterprise folks out there. Software patches. Then the news that Microsoft Virtual Server SP1 will now be R2 with brand new install and more money for a new license. Virus attacks. … Continue reading →

Most of you that have had the pleasure of dealing with me know me as the hosting guy. Well, I’ve taken a little time to create a huge braindump of my hosting expertise and how it can be implemented to … Continue reading →

Most of you that have had the pleasure of dealing with me know me as the hosting guy. Well, I’ve taken a little time to create a huge braindump of my hosting expertise and how it can be implemented to … Continue reading →

Perhaps I was spoiled a little with the Google Desktop 2.0 but, honestly, I am quite disappointed in Google Talk which many had expected to be the next big chat thing. I’ll give them kudos on basing it on an … Continue reading →