Microsoft has tweaked three dozen features in the beta version of its new operating system.
Sometimes, A Squad Of Geeks Isn't Enough
My PC stays busy 24 hours a day, with various chores like backup happening during the middle of the night. That makes an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) a must-have accessory. When I experienced three short power outages in a single windy day, my old UPS didn't carry the load at all despite a recent battery change. Facing the prospect of more unexpected afternoon de-lights, I ran out to Best Buy during lunch to get a replacement.
Softwear By Microsoft: What A Puzzle
While doing some browsing a few days ago, I stumbled into a bizarre Microsoft site named Softwear By Microsoft. Really, I had to check the domain name several times to make sure this wasn't some sort of phishing site or parody. But no, it's real.
Microsoft Wins 'Vista Capable' Round One
If the "Vista Capable" lawsuit can be described as a boxing match, it's clear that Microsoft has won the latest round on points. True, the company failed to win an outright dismissal of the case, but they dodged the possibility of a class-action suit. That's a big win.
Microsoft Stores Are Just The First Step
Apple has had a great decade of growth. The iPod, iPhone, and MacBook have all been wildly successful. During the same time, Microsoft has been stranded in the technology doldrums. So now, Microsoft is taking a page from Apple's book and planning to open retail stores that showcase Microsoft products. But I think there may be even more to come.
The certificates or coupons came about as a result of a November 2006 agreement with Microsoft.
The president of Microsoft's business division sees continued challenges in coming months.
Microsoft has tweaked three dozen features in the beta version of its new operating system.
Microsoft has tweaked three dozen features in the beta version of its new operating system.
The suit claims infringement of eight Microsoft patents related to car navigation systems and file management.
The update includes fixes that boost the browser's reliability on the new OS.
In a layered Web app, the presentation layer is just as important as navigation logic, business logic, and data access.
In the December 2008 issue of MSDN Magazine, Dino Esposito examines some design patterns for building an ASP.NET presentation layer, starting with the Model-View-Controller (MVC) patternthe root of all patterns specifically targeted to the UI.
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Without Connection Manager, for all but the simplest network environments, the only way an application could choose a connection would be by presenting the user with a list and asking him to select one.
In the December 2008 issue of MSDN Magazine, Marcus Perryman explains why the correct use of Connection Manager is vital when a Windows Mobile application requires network data and shines a light on some of Connection Manager's inner workings.
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For many years, Visual C++ has included a set of pseudo variables and format specifiers for use in debugging.
In the December 2008 issue of MSDN Magazine, Kenny Kerr shares some of the pseudo variables and format specifiers that hes found most useful for debugging C++ applications in the x86 and x64 processor architectures.
Check the magazine archives for previous installments of the Windows With C++ column.
Getting ready to roll out an OCS 2007 R2 deployment? The Planning Tool for Office Communications Server 2007 R2 can help. This wizard provides prescriptive guidance to help you prepare a deployment tailored for your organization. In the March 2009 issue of TechNet Magazine, we show you how you can quickly generate a topology and create a list of recommended hardware to help guide your planning and deployment efforts. Read the article now online.
Office Communications Server 2007 R2 introduces not only a number of brand-new features, but also some significant enhancements to existing functionality.
In the March 2009 issue of TechNet Magazine, which is available online, Stephanie Pierce gives an overview of some of the most important new features and functions you’ll find in OCS 2007 R2.
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rver comes with a very nice setup wizard that walks you through all of the steps of installation and configuration, there are times it makes sense to work from the command line. Greg Stemp and Jean Ross introduce the LCSCmd command-line tool and show you how you can use it to set up OCS 2007 R2.
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