Monthly Archives: November 2006

Try Virtualized Microsoft Server Software for Free

Posted on November 12, 2006 by blakehandler

  Microsoft continues to provide IT Professionals methods to evaluate their software for free! In addition to free TechNet Virtual Lab Versions of:   Virtual Lab: Windows Server 2003 Virtual Lab: SQL Server 2005 Virtual Lab: Exchange Server Virtual Lab: … Continue reading →

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FREE Microsoft Launch Event: Office 2007, Windows Vista & Exchange Server 2007

Posted on November 12, 2006 by blakehandler

  Join Microsoft as they launch their newest offerings for (EVO) Exchange Server 2007, Windows Vista, and Microsoft Office 2007. Be among the first to learn about the latest in Microsoft solutions, by attending launch events in major cities across … Continue reading →

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Freely Use Microsoft Office 2007 Files Without Office 2007

Posted on November 11, 2006 by blakehandler

  Until you upgrade to Microsoft Office 2007, you’ll still need to view and exchange files with people using the new Office 2007 File Formats. Microsoft Office Word 2007 • Word 2007 document (*.docx)  • Word 2007 macro-enabled document (*.docm)   Microsoft Office … Continue reading →

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Windows Vista: Does it Need AntiVirus Software?

Posted on November 10, 2006 by blakehandler

The headline on Digg says "Windows Chief Says Vista Won’t Need Antivirus"  DIGG: During a telephone conference with reporters yesterday, outgoing Microsoft co-president Jim Allchin told a reporter that the system’s new lockdown features are so capable and thorough that … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases “Aggreg8” (MySpace for Geeks)

Posted on November 10, 2006 by blakehandler

  Aggreg8 – A Home for IT Pros "Aggreg8 is a social networking and collaboration space for the IT community.  Inside you can keep track of your trusted network, find others through your network with similar interests or situations.  Then … Continue reading →

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Bill Gates’ Keynote on Windows Vista Launch

Posted on November 10, 2006 by blakehandler

Bill Gates’ keynote speech at the Microsoft Business Innovation Event in Brussels. BillG reviews the IT developments of the past 10 years and shares his vision on how Microsoft software will be used to simplify business solutions. –> Watch the … Continue reading →

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Free Safety and Security Online Consumer Magazine from Microsoft

Posted on November 10, 2006 by blakehandler

  Microsoft’s Safety and Security Online Consumer Magazine takes complex computer security, and makes it easier for anyone to understand.   This new safety and security publications are dedicated to helping you protect your computer, yourself, and your family.   In … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Updated SQL Server 2005 Express Editions

Posted on November 10, 2006 by blakehandler

  Microsoft Release SQL Server 2005 Express Editions Service Pack 2 "What’s New?" (First Install SP1 – See Below)  Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition SP2 is a free, easy-to-use, lightweight version of SQL Server 2005. It is fast and easy to learn, … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases BSOD Screen Saver

Posted on November 9, 2006 by blakehandler

BlueScreen Screen Saver v3.2 One of the most feared colors in the NT world is blue. The infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) will pop up on an NT system whenever something has gone terribly wrong. Bluescreen is a screen saver … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Photosynth Demo

Posted on November 9, 2006 by blakehandler

  Photosynth is a new technology from Microsoft Live Labs that takes a large collection of photos of a place or an object, analyzes them for similarities, and displays them in a reconstructed three-dimensional space.   There are four collections for you … Continue reading →

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