I am Microsoftie 4 ever (18+ years) working in Windows Services and Content team in the UK, my blog is mainly focused on the Windows family of products and trying to provide help pointers and resources for customers on our products.
Then head over to our Windows help and how-to section specifically written for SP2 with the following articles
Rob
Well then you can easily and simply by using the http://input.microsoft.com web site.
You will need to logon on using your Windows Live ID and the info you enter will
“…be sent directly to the folks working on the features.”
Once through the initial screens you can provide feedback on a 22 areas of the product including:
Thanks to Blake for the tip
If you like your Windows Vista in Persian, then you can download the latest Windows Vista Language Interface Pack (LIP) now:
Click here to download the Persian Vista LIP .
Please note that the Lao LIP can only be installed on a system that runs an English version of Windows Vista.
View the Persian Download Center page. for more Lao Persian downloads
Then you may want to try the new Microsoft Fix It automated solution that resets all your Windows Update settings:
Thanks to J.C Hornbeck on the WSUS support blog for the tip and getting this into production. The WSUS Support Team Blog : A quick fix for Windows Update client issues.
And if you have more questions about Windows update services I would suggest reading this article.
So will this be the future of how netbooks and other devices will be powered and made of?
Thanks to Wired - Spanish solar-powered, bio-degradable netbook
More info on Iunika (In Spanish) but you can of course use the Windows Live Translator to read in English
Just wanted to point out this forum on Microsoft Answers site Getting Ready for Windows 7 Forum
It really looks like is is focused on non technical users and looks a good resource
‘If you're not a technical expert, but just an everyday computer user interested in testing the Windows 7 Release Candidate, or just learning more about Windows 7, this is the place for you to ask questions and share your knowledge.’
Remember you can still get the Windows 7 RC for free at http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/windows-7
Having trouble with any of your Microsoft hardware (Mice, Keybpoards etc) and Windows 7? Then you may want to try
Microsoft Hardware Support for Windows 7
“If you are running the Windows® 7 operating system beta, the following information will help you select the correct beta software to download for your Microsoft Hardware product.”
I know it says Beta and we are now on the RC, but you may want to give these drivers a go if you are having a problem.
Just seen this UK competition to win a laptop.
If you’d like the chance to win an ASUS U2 notebook, enter our draw today by signing in with your Windows Live™ ID. The first 300 people to correctly enter the draw will receive a Windows 7 pack containing a Windows 7 T-shirt and a free release candidate disc of Windows 7 otherwise only available for download. Alternatively, you can email us your details for a chance to win – see terms and conditions for details. Terms and conditions apply http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/dd572157.aspx
James O’Neill and Jamie Burgess get you up to speed with Windows 7 and look back at some of the improvements made since Windows Vista. They discuss the fundamentals of performance, application compatibility and safer browsing.
All the detail and videos can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/uk/roadtowindows7
OK so if you are in the UK you can’t have not have heard about the MP (Member of Parliament) expenses furore. Don’t worry this blog isn’t going to add to the debate, but I wanted to point out a great little mashup being shown on MSN MPs' expenses which takes data about each MP’s expenses and puts them on a heat map using Virtual Earth
and you can then click on each constituency and see what each MP has claimed for
I love the great use of technology and data by the developers at shoothill.com to make the information easy and accessible.
Thanks to @MSNtechNik for the tip.
Here are 6 steps and links from Windows Help and How-to about how to install and get started with Windows Vista.
1. Install, upgrade, and activate Windows Vista
Learn how to perform a clean installation, upgrade your computer, and activate Windows Vista.
2. First-week checklist
Follow this checklist to connect to the Internet, get your computer up to date, transfer files and settings, set up a network, and more.
3. Security checklist
Check Windows Security Center, get your computer up to date, turn on a firewall, and set up other security features.
4. Set up hardware and get drivers
Find information about setting up hardware, such as printers, and get the latest drivers for your hardware and devices.
5. Install programs
Install programs, check program compatibility, and learn how to work with programs in Windows Vista.
6. Personalise Windows Vista
Make Windows Vista yours by personalising your desktop background, changing themes, and choosing your language settings