October 2008 - Posts

PDC 2008 / Agenda / Sessions
30 October 08 03:45 PM

Getting out to LA for a Microsoft event is not always the easiest thing for people to do, so great to hear that all of the sessions from PDC are being hosted so you can watch them after the actual event. I remember the last few PDCs where you had to wait Read More...

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Filed under: Silverlight, PDC, Windows

Smooth HD
30 October 08 01:03 AM

So what is Smooth HD? The definition from the Akamai web site says... "SmoothHD.com is an early glimpse of cutting edge new technology from Microsoft and Akamai that will raise the bar on the consumer video experience. SmoothHD.com is powered by Read More...

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Filed under: Windows Server 2008, Silverlight

I’d be lying if I wasn’t excited about this! Gears of War 2 Launch Trailer
29 October 08 05:12 PM

  Cant wait to get this home and on the XBOX360, I need a thrilling game after finishing the awesome DeadSpace! If you are in to horror action games that have you on the edge of your seat, forget the rest, get yourself Deadspace, I have never had Read More...

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Filed under: Fun, Xbox360, Gaming

Live Mesh Advertising Campaign
28 October 08 06:37 PM

Video: Live Mesh Promo Clip Just came across this cool promo clip for Live Mesh, which really hits an emotional edge, sharing memories anywhere and on anything. Some of the things I thought were cool: * Photos being synchronized with the digital photo Read More...

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Filed under: Platform, Fun, Windows Live

Jeff Jones Security Blog : Download: H1 2008 Desktop OS Vendor Report - Vulnerabilities and Days-of-Risk
27 October 08 11:21 PM

Jeff Jones has released his six monthly report on desktop OS security vulnerabilities and Days-Of-Risk. One highlight was the pie chart on security vulnerabilities in the different OSes.   This certainly is in contrast to what a lot people are saying Read More...

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Filed under: Security, Platform, Open Source, Windows Vista

Ferrari will test-drive HPC Server 2008
24 October 08 12:17 PM

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9117619 Exciting story on the adoption of Windows HPC Server 2008 for data intensive compute scenarios. While I am a McLaren fan, this is a cool story on how Microsoft Read More...

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I love Windows Live Photo Gallery
13 October 08 10:42 PM

Just got back from my honeymoon and stitched this view together, its from the top of the Acropolis in Athens over looking the city. Windows Live Photo Gallery helped me to stitch it together.   Obviously my exposure needs a little work, but the technology Read More...

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Filed under: Fun, Windows Live