Monthly Archives: November 2006

Microsoft Releases Updated Windows Vista Readiness Tool & Product Feature Guide

Posted on November 28, 2006 by blakehandler

  The Windows Vista Readiness Assessment (WVRA) is an automated tool designed for customers and parters to quickly assess network-wide their PCs’ readiness for Windows Vista. It provides detailed reporting on hardware and device driver compatibility for upgrades to Windows … Continue reading →

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FREE: Microsoft Office 2007 & Windows Vista!

Posted on November 28, 2006 by blakehandler

Microsoft wants you to learn about Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 — and as an incentive to complete three webcasts, and you’ll receive a FREE Full License of Windows Vista Business & Microsoft Office Professional 2007. –> Click Here … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Silly Windows Vista Sales Website

Posted on November 28, 2006 by blakehandler

Not sure what to make of this — but Microsoft recently launched a website called "They came for Windows Vista" – a series of silly cartoons about aliens and the upcoming release of Windows Vista. Huh?

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TV’s Charlie Rose Spends an Hour With Bill Gates

Posted on November 27, 2006 by blakehandler

  BILL GATES "An hour with the Charlie Rose and the Chairman of Microsoft. Topics include the company’s current projects including Windows Vista, Zune, and Xbox 360, and his decision to leave the day to day operations at Microsoft to … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Updated Network Monitoring Tool

Posted on November 25, 2006 by blakehandler

  After 2 years of development, Microsoft has released a completely new version of their protocol analysis tool "Network Monitor". The Windows x86 & x64 versions are both available from Microsoft Connect. (sign-up required) Key features of Microsoft Network Monitor … Continue reading →

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Free Microsoft Xbox Prima Game Strategy Guide for “Reservoir Dogs”

Posted on November 22, 2006 by blakehandler

PRIMA GUIDES:  "Lost in a particularly difficult level? Can’t figure out how to beat that one boss? Wish you knew how to unlock that last character? Prima has you covered with guides for all your favorite Xbox titles. The world’s … Continue reading →

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FREE: “Arrested Development” TV Series Streams on MSN Video

Posted on November 21, 2006 by blakehandler

  First G4 gave the Emmy award-winning comedy “Arrested Development” show a second life. Now Microsoft has on-demand episodes of the TV show on MSN Video for FREE!    Beginning December 15, three episodes will be added every three weeks. All 53 episodes from … Continue reading →

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Microsoft & Melitta Release Coffee Maker with Real-Time Weather Forcasts (Huh?)

Posted on November 17, 2006 by blakehandler

  I didn’t know I needed this, but . . . "just in time for the holidays, the Melitta Smart Mill & Brew with MSN Direct. The first coffee maker to display real-time weather information incorporates Microsoft’s Smart Personal Objects … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Windows “PowerShell” Scripting Language

Posted on November 16, 2006 by blakehandler

  Windows PowerShell is a new task-based command line shell and scripting language for system administration that provides comprehensive control and automation for Windows desktops and servers. Windows PowerShell includes:   More than 130 command-line tools (called "cmdlets") for performing … Continue reading →

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Commercial Free Holiday Music on THE WAVE!

Posted on November 14, 2006 by blakehandler

    "Let the holiday season begin as we have officially begun our soft launch of our 24-hour/ commercial free holiday music stream.  The sponsor elements will all be ready to go by tomorrow but in the meantime, we are … Continue reading →

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