Archive for January 13th, 2009
Jan
13
Microsoft and Marathon Technologies announced a development and marketing agreement designed to address the fault tolerant and high-availability computing needs for business customers running Windows Server-based applications in enterprise information technology departments and datacenters. The collaboration is focused in three areas:
Marathon everRun is available today for Windows Server 2003. Windows Server 2008 customers can use fail-over
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Jan
13
A bug found in all major browsers could make it easier for criminals to steal online banking credentials using a new type of attack called "in-session phishing," according to researchers at security vendor Trusteer. In-session phishing (pdf) gives the bad guys a solution to the biggest problem facing phishers these days: how to reach
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Jan
13
The Windows 7 Beta 1 (download link) features a Siamese fighting fish in the middle of the default desktop, which over rides the default PDC 2008 wallpaper. Now what is a fighting fish doing on the default screen?
The Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), also known as the
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Jan
13
Now that Microsoft has released Windows Server 2008 R2 beta (download link) to the public it’s time to get our hand dirty and install this test version. To install Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta you will need a box with a 64bit capable processor. In addition Microsoft has made the following statement regarding
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Jan
13
SFTMIME utility lets you load apps, delete apps, configure certain settings, and so on SoftGrid (App-V), but if you run SFTMIME on Windows Vista then it's possible you may run into the following message when you try to use it.
The Application Virtualization Client could not complete the operation. — Error code: 4505C5-0F806C04-00000A24
This can
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Jan
13
Here are two videos showing Windows 7 Beta installed and running on a new MacBook Pro. The first video below is of torren version and the second one below shows off straightforward walkthrough, and head on past the break for a video of the latest beta in action on a unibody
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Jan
13
A group of more than 30 computer organizations has taken what some are calling a big step toward making software more secure. Led by experts from the U.S. National Security Agency, the Department of Homeland Security, Microsoft and Symantec, the group plans to publish on Monday a blueprint outlining the most dangerous software programming errors.
"The
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Jan
13
Here are the steps to install the Windows 7 Beta 1 with Virtual PC 2007 SP1.
Download and install Virtual PC 2007 SP1, if you don’t have SP1 then follow the same link to upgrade to SP1. Clicking on Help –> About and confirming that the version number is at least 6.0.192.0.
Download the 32-bit edition of the Windows
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Jan
13
Nokia launched the E63, 7510 and 1006 phones at CES. Jacqueline Evory described the E63 phone as a less costly consumer edition of Nokia's messaging-oriented E71 business phone. Priced at $279, the E63 features include a hard QWERTY keypad, 2-by-3-inch screen with 320-by-240 resolution; integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0; an FM radio;
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Jan
13
Microsoft launched a new wave of advertising, offering a fresh look at a range of technologies designed to empower people to drive the success of their businesses. Using the theme “It’s everybody’s business,” the campaign includes a mix of television, online and print. The spots use audio interviews with executives in leading companies worldwide, presented through
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Jan
13
Better Google Analytics Firefox extension enhances Google Analytics with a compilation of Greasemonkey userscripts made by various authors. Once installed it lets you use the following Greasemonkey scripts: Auto Access Your Google Analytics Account; Cleaner Profile Switching; Export To Google Docs from Google Analytics; Google Analytics Absolute Conversion; Google Analytics Advanced Date Selection; Google Analytics Table
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Jan
13
A Harvard researcher spent much of Monday setting the record straight about his research and how it relates to Google's energy consumption. A Sunday Times of London story reported that conducting two Google searches generates as much carbon dioxide as boiling water, though the researcher denies singling out Google.
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Jan
13
As many are already aware, exmerge is no longer supported in Exchange 2007, this has been replaced with the Power Shell cmdlets import-mailbox and export-mailbox introduced in Exchange 2007 SP1 that now handle this functionality. In order to export or import mailboxes to PST files the following requirements must be met: […]
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Jan
13
Microsoft announced its new Retail Experience Center, which serves as a center of innovation for how Microsoft and the retail industry can address rising consumer expectations and competitive pressures during today’s challenging economic conditions.
Located at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Wash., the Retail Experience Center is a private, 20,000-square-foot facility housing a fully functioning, interactive store environment,
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Jan
13
EchoStar SlingLoaded 922 HD DVR is a 1 TB HD DVR with an integrated Slingbox. Combining TV and IP technologies, the DVR will include a touchpad remote control, RF support, and brand new, tile-based user interface. The box is designed to let you view and manage TV shows from just
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Random From The EchoStar SlingLoaded 922 HD DVR with integrated Slingbox
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Google has launched a new service called Google Supplier Directory Beta, is a part of the AdWords
