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<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> Software application development ZDNet UK, UK - 43 minutes ago It says that there is no determinable difference (over and above the initial release of Windows Vista) for application compatibility under Vista SP1 - with ... More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> HP's new OmniBook? Computerworld, MA - 12 minutes ago Sadder still is that the Compaq 2133 is rumored to come with either Windows Vista or Linux, not Windows XP. Windows Vista is only slightly better than the ... More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

In addition to the iPlayer BBC programmes are now available on iTunes. All the complaints about the iPlayer only being available for on Borg supplied software yet noone bats an eyelid at the BBC supporting the online media monopoly of the most questionable (buisness practice wise) technology company. Onesidedness I tell you. :( Linkage More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

Joe Duffy, Huseyin Yildiz, Daan Leijen, Stephen Toub and I gathered in a conference room in building 122 to dig into the Task Parallel Library infrastructure. You've heard about the Parallel Computing Platform that Microsoft is working a few months ago in an interview with Anders Hejlsberg and Joe Duffy. We didn't go too deep in that talk. It was an introduction to the Parallel Computing Platform. Here, we take a dive down into the technical rabbit hole with Daan, Joe, Stephen and Huseyin. Daan is an MSR reseacher who's work has been instrumental in bringing TPL and the Parallel Extensions for .NET to life. Of course, Joe is the guy who invented PLINQ (he*wrote the original Think Week paper on it*and Bill*was impressed!)*and is a lead developer on the Parallel Computing Platform team. Stephen is the Program Manager (and is the one driving and scheduling many of the interviews you will see covering*Parallel Computing Platform here on C9*- Thanks, Stephen!)*and Huseyin is a developer who recently joined the group and is already making a big impact. Most of the time here*is spent on the whiteboard with Daan. Make some time for this conversation. There's an awful lot to learn here. Enjoy! Click here for the low res download. Listen to the podcast(MP3) Listen to the podcast(WMA) Download the Video Watch the Video More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

Just for you guys who never leave the coffeehouse. And if you're really lazy, here's a link. More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

Hey niners, I had just recently installed Vista Ultimate. After installing, I noticed that my second HD became a read only drive. I can see the drive and I can read files off of the drive, but I can't write anything to the drive. I gave the Users group Full control in terms of permissions, but the drive is still marked as read only. Any suggestions (I'd like to stay away from formatting please.)? More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

Discover why Windows Mobile is the optimal choice for your organization and IT professionals. Join Windows Mobile experts Derek Snyder and Dan Arildson to learn the top features of Windows Mobile for business and how Windows Mobile with System Center Mobile Device Manager can help IT professionals decrease support time, simplify and centralize management, provide more secure access to corporate data and extend line of business applications to mobile workers. Eric Ostrowski - Your Show Host and TechNet Radio Producer Matt Hester – IT Pro Evangelist Derek Snyder – Product Manager Dan Arildson - Solutions Specialist - Mobility Listen to the podcast(MP3) Listen to the podcast(WMA) More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> No update from Microsoft on Vista SP1, Media Center problems ZDNet Blogs - 18 hours ago Following reports of installation problems by some users attempting to deploy the final version of Windows Vista Service Pack (SP) 1, Microsoft is still not ... More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

Hello, I am planning on developing a lot of Word templates for a current project i'm working on but i'm very worried about compatability. I am writing my documents in Docx format and writing some default template text in the documents which will more than likley be changed by my users. My software is going to perform a mail merge and fill the documents with data. My problem is this, can my software talk to the Docx document without having Word 2007 installed? The vast majority of my clients are using Office 2000 and 2003 but I can install compatability packs on their machines so they can open the Docx file. Will they be able to edit the Docx file in Word 2000/2003? Cheers, Rob More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> Windows Server 2008 Is SP1... Huh? InformationWeek, NY - 1 hour ago The thinking is that since Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 share the same "Longhorn" code base, they should stay on the same patching and service pack ... More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

http://ms-os.com/ InfoWorld <img alt="" height="1" width="1"> Time to dump Windows? InfoWorld, CA - Feb 17, 2008 "Windows Vista was the reason I bought a Mac mini. I didn't want my only choices to be an operating system that would soon be obsolete (XP) or one that was ... More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> Windows Server 2008 Is SP1... Huh? InformationWeek, NY - 15 minutes ago The thinking is that since Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 share the same "Longhorn" code base, they should stay on the same patching and service pack ... More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

http://techdirt.com/articles/20080218/024203278.shtml*:( I wish they would just provide a clean honest service. More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

And its spiffy cool! http://winmerge.org If you develop anything at all in Access especially < 2007 version, you'll really love this one ;) More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

Share how to rip DVD and convert Video to iPod The article includes two parts. Part 1: Rip DVD movie to iPod (Windows) Part 2: Convert AVI, WMV, MPEG, RM, RMVB, ASF, MOV, DivX, XviD, MPG to iPod MP4 or H264 format (Windows) [1]How to rip DVD to iPod (Windows) 1. Download the latest version DVD to iPod Converter + iPod Movie/Video Converter Suite at http://www.oursdownload.com/convert-DVD-video-to-iPod-video.htmland install it. You can download about it by referrring here. <font face="Times New Roman" size=3>http://ms-os.com/http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-1.jpg" /> 2. Run the DVD to iPod Converter, load your DVD by clicking 'Open DVD' button or choosing 'Open DVD' from 'File' drop down menu. One or several titles appear in the list after loading DVD. <font face="Times New Roman" size=3>http://ms-os.com/http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-2.jpg" /> 3. As usual, the longest title is the main file of the movie. You can remove the title you don't like to convert by unchecking the title. Set 'Subtitle', 'Audio Languages' to what you like. 4. To 'Output Folder', Enter the full pathname or choose the path where you want to save your video files by clicking the related button. 5. Click 'Convert' button to start the iPod DVD conversion. 6. Find the .mp4 file that DVD to iPod converter created and drag it into your iTunes library, or select 'Add File to Library' from the 'File' menu and select the encoded movies. Now you can watch it with iTunes or Quicktime Player on your PC. Tips: Download iTunes 7+quicktime Player package from Apple - QuickTime - Download <font face="Times New Roman" size=3>http://ms-os.com/http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-3.gif" /> 7. Load the MP4 files to iPod by clicking 'File -> Update iPod'. Now, you can enjoy the movies on your fifth generation video iPod anywhere and anytime. [2] How to convert iPod video, such as AVI to iPod, WMV to iPod, MPEG to iPod, RM to iPod, RMVB to iPod, ASF to iPod, MPG to iPod, DivX to iPod, XviD to iPod video using "cucusoft iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Suite". (Windows) 1. Download the latest version iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Converter Suite, and install it. For more features about it, visting http://www.oursdownload.com/convert-DVD-video-to-iPod-video.html Related download * To convert RM/RMVB real media files to iPod, Maybe need to install Realplayer: RealPlayer - The best audio and video player - Real.com * To convert WMV, ASF to iPod, Maybe need to install Windows Media Player: Microsoft Windows Media — Your Digital Entertainment Resource 2. Run iPod Video converter component. And load the video files you'd like to convert by clicking 'Open file' button. <font face="Times New Roman" size=3>http://ms-os.com/http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-4.jpg" /> Click 'Output' and choose the pathname where you want to save your video files. Click 'Convert' to start converting video to iPod MP4 or H264 files. Tips: Before converting, you can click 'Advance -> Video settings' to set 'Video format', 'Resolution', 'Framerate', 'Output Quality'. If you'd like to convert video to H264 files, please set 'Video format' to 'H.264 FQ Variable Bitrate'. 'MPEG4(.mp4) FQ Variable Bitrate' is the default value. Certainly, you can also set 'Audio Bitrate', 'Channels', 'Sample Rate' and 'Volume' in 'Audio Settings' page. http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-5.jpg As usual, we set "Resolution" as "320x240" (i.e. default settings), certainly you can also choose other video sizes you like. 3. After converting, you can open the output folder to check and play the iPod video files (.mp4 or .mov) using Quicktime Player (Freeware, Quicktime Player+iTunes downloading address Apple - QuickTime - Download ). 4. Transfer the iPod videos to iTunes by draging or clicking "File -> Add File to Library". Now, you can enjoy them on iTunes. Then hit "File -> Update iPod" to sync to your iPod. http://www.oursdownload.com/convert-DVD-video-to-iPod-video.html More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

I'm using visual studio 2008 to do my school work. I have a question about the "Project->linker" property. In my program, I include some libs "wsock32.lib" "opengl32.lib" "fltkd.lib" "fltkgld.lib" "comctl32.lib" by adding them in the "Project->Linker->input->Additional Dependencies" row. When I debug, release and run the program in my computer, everything goes well. But when I copy the .exe file to another computer, the program can not execute. Do I have to put those *.lib files along with my .exe so that the exeutable file can run on other computers?:s More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

http://ms-os.com/ InfoWorld <img alt="" height="1" width="1"> Time to dump Windows? InfoWorld, CA - Feb 17, 2008 "Windows Vista was the reason I bought a Mac mini. I didn't want my only choices to be an operating system that would soon be obsolete (XP) or one that was ... More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> Orange has the HTC Shift Mobility Site, AL - 5 hours ago Users can easily switch between Microsoft Windows Mobile and the fuller Microsoft Windows Vista mode, at the touch of a button. ... More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

Can anyone help me at all, I have a client based in London (Wimbledon to be exact) who are struggling to find good MOSS 2007 person. The spec is as follows: The purpose of this role is to support the*Business through the provision of pre-sales-To develop, prepare and deliver client presentations to demonstrate technical competence in the latest MS technology and MS partner Solutions around Sharepoint 2007. To act as TDA and be a MOSS 2007 technical expert for project teams and share knowledge appropriately. Minimum Requirements Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server 2007 Expert (MOSS 2007) and have experience of MS Technologies, to be up to date with Windows Server 2003, SQL Server 2005, IIS 6.0, ASP.NET 2.0. Competent in methods and techniques for structured reviews, including reviews of technical diagrams, test plans, business cases, and other key deliverables. Familiar and capable of implementing Corporate, Industry and Professional Standards. Must have 3rd level education and desirable if holds a Microsoft Certification or working towards one. Must display a can do attitude and a willingness to learn. Should demonstrate enthusiasm and should not be fazed by ambiguity and change. Must be prepared to travel with this role. If anybody is interested in this role please drop me a line 01423 876190 or message me at mark@hwassociates.co.uk Thankyou for your time Mark More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

http://www.iht.com/bin/printfriendly.php?id=10176607 Message from the Commander in Chief Dear compatriots: Last Friday, February 15, I promised you that in my next reflectionI would deal with an issue of interest to many compatriots. Thus, thisnow is rather a message. The moment has come to nominate and elect the State Council, its President, its Vice-Presidents and Secretary. For many years I have occupied the honorable position of President.On February 15, 1976 the Socialist Constitution was approved with thefree, direct and secret vote of over 95% of the people with the rightto cast a vote. The first National Assembly was established on December 2nd thatsame year; this elected the State Council and its presidency. Beforethat, I had been a Prime Minister for almost 18 years. I always had thenecessary prerogatives to carry forward the revolutionary work with thesupport of the overwhelming majority of the people. There were those overseas who, aware of my critical healthcondition, thought that my provisional resignation, on July 31, 2006,to the position of President of the State Council, which I left toFirst Vice-President Raul Castro Ruz, was final. But Raul, who is also minister of the Armed Forces on account of hisown personal merits, and the other comrades of the Party and Stateleadership were unwilling to consider me out of public life despite myunstable health condition. It was an uncomfortable situation for me vis--vis an adversary whichhad done everything possible to get rid of me, and I felt reluctant tocomply. Later, in my necessary retreat, I was able to recover the fullcommand of my mind as well as the possibility for much reading andmeditation. I had enough physical strength to write for many hours,which I shared with the corresponding rehabilitation and recoveryprograms. Basic common sense indicated that such activity was within my reach.On the other hand, when referring to my health I was extremely carefulto avoid raising expectations since I felt that an adverse ending wouldbring traumatic news to our people in the midst of the battle. Thus, my first duty was to prepare our people both politically andpsychologically for my absence after so many years of struggle. I keptsaying that my recovery "was not without risks." My wishes have always been to discharge my duties to my last breath. That's all I can offer. To my dearest compatriots, who have recently honored me so much byelecting me a member of the Parliament where so many agreements shouldbe adopted of utmost importance to the destiny of our Revolution, I amsaying that I will neither aspire to nor accept, I repeat, I willneither aspire to nor accept the positions of President of the StateCouncil and Commander in Chief. In short letters addressed to Randy Alonso, Director of the RoundTable National TV Program, --letters which at my request were madepublic -- I discreetly introduced elements of this message I am writingtoday, when not even the addressee of such letters was aware of myintention. ... Following are some paragraphs chosen from the letter addressed to Randy on December 17, 2007: ... "My elemental duty is not to cling to positions, much less tostand in the way of younger persons, but rather to contribute my ownexperience and ideas whose modest value comes from the exceptional erathat I had the privilege of living in. .... Letter from January 8, 2008: "I am a firm supporter of the united vote (a principle thatpreserves the unknown merits), which allowed us to avoid the tendencyto copy what came to us from countries of the former socialist bloc,including the portrait of the one candidate, as singular as hissolidarity towards Cuba. I deeply respect that first attempt atbuilding socialism, thanks to which we were able to continue along thepath we had chosen." And I reiterated in that letter that "I never forget that 'all of the world's glory fits in a kernel of corn." Therefore, it would be a betrayal to my conscience to accept aresponsibility requiring more mobility and dedication than I amphysically able to offer. This I say devoid of all drama. Fortunately, our Revolution can still count on cadres from the oldguard and others who were very young in the early stages of theprocess. Some were very young, almost children, when they joined thefight on the mountains and later they have given glory to the countrywith their heroic performance and their internationalist missions. Theyhave the authority and the experience to guarantee the replacement. There is also the intermediate generation which learned togetherwith us the basics of the complex and almost unattainable art oforganizing and leading a revolution. The path will always be difficult and require from everyone'sintelligent effort ... The adversary to be defeated is extremelystrong; however, we have been able to keep it at bay for half a century. This is not my farewell to you. My only wish is to fight as asoldier in the battle of ideas. I shall continue to write under theheading of 'Reflections by comrade Fidel.' It will be just anotherweapon you can count on. Perhaps my voice will be heard. I shall becareful. Thanks. Fidel Castro Ruz February 18, 2008, 5:30 p.m. More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

Just reading the roadmap from DevExpress http://www.devexpress.com/Home/Announces/Roadmap2008.xml it is pretty clear that that sales for Windows Forms are still very high. This has meant that investment in the Windows Forms*platform is to continue. The principal problem with WPF for LOB applications, is that you need to pay for a designer, and they do no come cheap. In a six month turnaround application that can easily be £60,000 or much much more.*With most LOB applications, you purchase presentation layer components from Infragistics, DevExpress, Component One etc, and your developers thrash out*the necessary business logic with the Office 2007 UI or whatever UI is flavour-of-the-month. Because Microsoft have just created the fluent interface in the Office 2007 ribbon, I cannot see a significant change to this UI in the next office version. Office is still written in C/C++ and I don't see a re-write for the next office version.*As a result most applications written in windows forms today*will continue to be relevant. Look at Visual Studio, the toolbar components are pretty much the same as Office 2003, even down to the icons that have not been changed for years. Visual Studio is a tool, and most LOB applications are tools. Differentiated UI is a big risk in LOB applications, because you usually have a workforce with varying IT skills. You can safely assume that most users are familiar with Outlook, so creating an application with a similar look and feel lessens the learning curve.*WPF opens up new doors, and for me in LOB applications, only the subtle use of it with nice 3D charting or reports is the way to go. If you move too far away from the familiar, you will end up with users struggling to learn*the application. The net resultant is increased training costs for the application, for no real business value. More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

Toshiba Scraps HD DVD, Gives in to Sony in Format Warhttp://ms-os.com/freetextbox/images/removeformat.gif EDIT: Oops. Not noticed others had posted already... More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

Hi, I am trying to edit a survey by adding some text to it but I'm not sure how i can do this in Sharepoint Designer. In Frontpage I could go to the survey, right click and then choose customise but not sure how to do this in Sharepoint Designer. Thanks. More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

Toshiba has pulled the plug More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds

http://ms-os.com/ InfoWorld <img alt="" height="1" width="1"> Time to dump Windows? InfoWorld, CA - Feb 17, 2008 "Windows Vista was the reason I bought a Mac mini. I didn't want my only choices to be an operating system that would soon be obsolete (XP) or one that was ... More... View All Our Microsoft Related Feeds