Microsoft has announced that they will end retail sales of Windows XP on June 30th, 2008. Per Microsoft, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) may include Windows XP on low-cost PCs through June 30th, 2010. In addition, OEMs may offer Windows XP on other computers with the use of downgrade rights.
I’m not a fan of this decision; there are few companies I consult for who actually plan to migrate to Windows Vista. Most IT professionals I speak to say they plan to wait until Windows 7 releases before they migrate away from Windows XP.
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Here is a quick and easy fix for an issue I have been running into with my newly upgraded Firefox 3. I noticed that every time I visited www.msn.com my Firefox 3 browser crashed. After some basic troubleshooting I realized that upgrading to the latest version of Microsoft’s Silverlight fixed the issue.
Here is a very cut and dry list of my preferred web hosts and colocation facilities. Over the years I have been through my share of web hosts; below you will find web hosts I’ve personally used and/or currently use along with the services I know they do best.
Managed Dedicated Servers
FreeBSD & Linux Servers: Choopa
Windows Servers: Rackspace, LanLogic
Thats it! Simple and to the point. I hope this list helps you in your desicion for choosing a web host. None of the web host links I provide above are affiliate or partner links, I do not make a penny if you sign up. Just remember me when your adding links to your website.. WWW.PETER-V.COM!!!! LOL!
BTW, I want to hear what you think about these hosts as well as who you host with and why you like/dislike them.
Good luck!
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Unconfirmed Microsoft Windows 7 Screenshots - Microsoft plans the release of Windows 7 in 2010. The part that makes me laugh about this is Windows 7 development should be Microsoft’s last concern… Vista doesn’t even work right and application coders are still hesitant to adopt it.
Apple is definitely earning more market share each and every day; Microsoft is obviously trying to follow in Apple’s footsteps by releasing operating systems every couple years. The only difference between Apple and Microsoft is OS X Leopard works perfectly, even on my HP Laptop, Dell XPS, and Dell Dimension! I have yet to see any machine run Vista flawlessly.
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Once installed you’ll need to register the DLLs for AdminPak to run properly; why Microsoft hasn’t written AdminPak for Windows Vista blows my mind but I digress. Here’s the play by play:
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Right-Click Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
Copy the list below and paste it into the command prompt windows:
Well it is official, Microsoft has released the Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) either via the Windows Update or Microsoft’s Download Center (website).
I’ve compiled a few quality links about the Windows XP SP3 as well as download information below. As with all my posts please feel free to post your comments (good or bad), I’m interested to hear what your opinions on the new service pack!
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Integrated Builds now available
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Non-TechNet Subscribers:
Windows XP SP3 is now available to non-subscribers:
Windows Update
We recommend customers use Windows Update to install the service pack, as it will provide the best experience.
Good luck and of course backup your important files before making any OS upgrade - I cannot tell you how easy it is to lose everything in a split second.
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I have been a member of Microsoft’s IT Advisory Council for quite some time now and I am really impressed with the community response for Microsoft related issues and discussion.
The IT Advisory Council is a select group of IT Professionals and Developers, which purpose is to share your views, ideas and opinions, helping Microsoft shape future initiatives. As a member, you play an integral part in providing the ITAC and Microsoft with feedback on Microsoft customer offerings, licensing, support, marketing materials and community initiatives.
Members communicate with each other via an online portal and a program of face-to-face and online events. Each event is currently limited to 12 members to ensure rich discussion and members will be eligible to participate based on a point-system in the portal. Membership also involves completing a monthly online ‘task’, which can be completing a mini-survey or sharing member experiences on the portal forums and blogs to help Microsoft understand what it’s like to be in Microsoft “expert” shoes.
The ITAC is a locked community meaning that just not anyone can join and participate. The ITAC offers an application process for anyone interested to join. After you complete the application process your information is reviewed by a board of administrators and moderators and you are notified within a week whether your accepted.
Today I was lucky enough to attend Microsoft’s Hero’s Happen {here} and all I can say is “wow”. Microsoft is taking big steps in the right direction and really listening to what the IT world wants and needs - finally. Although the seminars were very informative I really benefited from the exhibitor hall where sponsors, partners and general businesses complimenting Microsoft products set up shop.
I met a lot of smart people and a few key developers (which I have been looking for). All in all this was a great event and the schwag just rocked! Attending Hero’s happen {here} gets you Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate!! Thank you Microsoft!!
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I’ve been getting requests from many of you asking where to download the Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate 2. Just remember that the SP3 RC2 is a Beta and I’ve read many threads in Technet & the Microsoft IT Advisory about the degradation of performance after installing SP3 RC2; you may want to want if you cannot afford to lose any data on your PC.
Some new features SP3 adds to Windows XP:
* Black Hole Router Detection
* Network Access Protection (NAP)
* Descriptive Security Options User Interface
* Enhanced security for Administrator and Service policy entries
* Microsoft Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module
* Windows Product Activation (Now users can install Windows XP without entering a product key, much like Vista)
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