October 2007 - Posts

19 October 2007
Catch the PopFly

Microsoft PopFly , our set of Web tools for creating application mash ups, went to public beta yesterday.  I believe this toolset will grow in importance as architects see the potential for clean, lightweight, innovative functionality that can live Read More...

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17 October 2007
In the UFC or IT Market, It's Good to Be First

I have to admit, I love the UFC .  I can't even watch boxing anymore.  I also am hopelessly addicted to the reality show " The Ultimate Fighter " where a bunch of UFC hopefuls gather to compete for a contract.  Last season, coach Read More...

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17 October 2007
The Business of Web 2.0 in Healthcare

Microsoft Health and Life Sciences Industry Council Healthcare 2.0 Perspectives & Industry Impact - Blogs, Wikis, podcasts, social networking, mashups, and RSS have become mainstream. Yet, the overall business value and viability of the viral movement Read More...

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17 October 2007
Live Search Club

Microsoft is using Live Search to help searchers contribute to their favorite charity.  Check it out at http://club.live.com .    Live Search Club Read More...

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11 October 2007
Phizzpop

Despite what many in the open source community may think, Microsoft has understood the value of community for some time now.  We have fostered a great developer community at http://www.msdn.com   While a little late to the game, Microsoft also Read More...

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07 October 2007
A Whole Different Kind of "Coding"

Craig Venter is about to do something no one in the history of humanity has ever done.  He has written code that is RTM and may have already gone into production this weekend.  What makes this code so special is the end result: artificial life.  Read More...

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04 October 2007
HealthVault

Today, Microsoft announced HealthVault , a site for managing personal medical records.  I have already set up my account, and it's pretty sweet, especially for a beta release.  It is efforts like this one where our rich partner ecosystem really Read More...

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02 October 2007
The best mobile development platform for hobbyist programmer

Take a look at this thoughtful comparison of 8 platforms for mobile development with the hobbyist programmer in mind.  Vivek Jishtu live and kickin': The best mobile development platform for hobbyist programmer Read More...

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