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septembre 01
Windows Mobile – Windows Mobile 7 is now RTM
by  Benoit HAMETNo presence information  on 01/09/2010 23:10
Category: Windows Mobile

Microsoft has announced that the next version of Windows Mobile, called Windows Mobile 7, is now RTM since today.

This is a great news !!!

“This has been one of the most incredible product development efforts I’ve ever been a part of. Today’s milestone is exciting not just because of what we’ll deliver to customers later this year, but how it sets us up for success over the long term in the mobile space… we’re really just getting started.”

More details (while waiting for the first Windows Mobile 7 devices) at http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2010/09/01/windows-phone-7-released-to-manufacturing.aspx

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septembre 01
DNS – Look for the quickest better DNS server (DNS Benchmark utility)
by  Benoit HAMETNo presence information  on 01/09/2010 23:01
Category: Various

If you’re looking to improve your Internet connection, you may take a look at this tool provide by Google.

This will help you to find the quickest DNS server, as well as the better – i.e. the one which more secure (DNS poisoning or if some request are rerouted by FAI).

Go to http://code.google.com/p/namebench/ to download the tool, and user guide.

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août 31
French computing museum is looking for a new home
by  Benoit HAMETNo presence information  on 31/08/2010 20:45
Category: Various

I just heard that the French computing museum will not be able to reopen at his current location, ‘Le toit de la Grande Arche de la Défense’.

Do we, French people, have a problem with our computing history? We don’t have to be shy with it!!!

Please help Philippe Nieuwbourg to find a new home for this unique museum in France.

Quick update: you can sign the online petition.

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août 30
Hotmail – Now supporting push mail, calendar and contact with Active Sync
by  Benoit HAMETNo presence information  on 30/08/2010 23:05
Category: Windows Live; Exchange

See full size imageHotmail is making it easier for you to stay up-to-date and be productive on your phone. Starting today, you can get your email, calendar, and contacts pushed automatically to your phone using Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) – as it’s already the case since Exchange 2003 and Windows mobile, iPhone and some other mobile devices.
EAS keeps everything in sync between your phone and Hotmail, so whatever you do on your phone, like delete an email, add an appointment, or update one of your contacts with a new number, will also be reflected on the web, and vice-versa. If you use an email client on your PC that already syncs with Hotmail, like Outlook with the Outlook Connector or Windows Live Mail, what you do on your phone will show up there as well, delivering a seamless experience for managing your stuff between your PC email client, your browser, and your phone. 

Settings

Server / URL m.hotmail.com

Username Enter full email address, for example: someone@example.com

Domain  Leave this blank

SSL Enable this

Certificate Accept the SSL certificate when prompted

Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Tasks All can be enabled (see the Solution Center article for exceptions on some phones)

For more information go here

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août 25
Exchange 2010 – The Service Pack 1 is now available
by  Benoit HAMETNo presence information  on 25/08/2010 20:24
Category: Exchange

After a long waiting, Microsoft has delivered the SP1 for Exchange 2010.

You can download it here.

More details about the SP1 here.

Be carefull with the prerequisites, you may have to reboot few times your server.

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août 19
Windows Server 2008 R2 - Free ebook offer
by  Benoit HAMETNo presence information  on 19/08/2010 18:03
Category: Windows

Learn about the features of Windows Server 2008 R2 in the areas of virtualization, management, the web application platform, scalability and reliability, and interoperability with Windows 7. Sign in to download Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2, written by industry experts Charlie Russel and Craig Zacker along with the Windows Server team at Microsoft.

 

https://profile.microsoft.com/RegSysProfileCenter/wizard.aspx?wizid=0a180c17-32d4-4151-93a0-92b384d15ca6&lcid=1033​

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août 19
Windows Home Server - Next version in beta
by  Benoit HAMETNo presence information  on 19/08/2010 18:02
Category: Beta; Windows

Windows Home Server is part of a long-term vision by Microsoft to create a new platform for the home. Windows Home Server helps families and home-based businesses with multiple computers to organize, share, and automatically back up photos, videos, music, and other important documents. With over 130,000 registered Microsoft Connect users, there is a stong and vibrant community of enthusiasts helping to improve Windows Home Server software.
Windows Home Server code name "Vail" is the version 2 release of Windows Home Server, now based on Windows Server ® 2008 R2.  There are some exciting new features that you can try out if you choose to join the Windows Home Server Connect program such as:
  • Extending media streaming outside the home or office
  • Improvements in multi-PC backup and restore
  • Simplified setup and user experience
  • Significantly expanded development and customization tools for partners
  • Much, much more!
Join the Windows Home Server Connect program now and you can have an impact on current and future versions of the product!
  • Test the latest beta software (and then tell us what you think about it!)
  • Submit bug reports 
  • Suggest ideas on how to make the product better
  • Participate in the Windows Home Server forum and hear from others who are actively involved in making the product better for everyone, get answers to your questions and get feedback on your ideas for the product
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août 19
Windows Live – New beta version
by  Benoit HAMETNo presence information  on 19/08/2010 00:01
Category: Beta; Windows Live

A new beta version of the next Windows Live Essentials has been delivered.

Some of the more visible changes you’ll see in today’s update:

  • Performance and quality of service improvements
  • Facebook chat in Messenger
  • Quick previews and improved tree view in Photo Gallery
  • Flickr video publishing and Snapshot in Movie Maker

More info at http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_live/b/windowslive/archive/2010/08/17/windows-live-essentials-2011-beta-refresh.aspx

Download update at Windows Live Essentials 2011 beta

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août 16
Windows Small Business – Next version in beta
by  Benoit HAMETNo presence information  on 16/08/2010 20:45
Category: Beta; Small Business

Microsoft has announced the beta program for the next version of Windows Small Business Server (SBS), codename Aurora.

Windows Small Business Server Codename “Aurora” is part of the greatly anticipated next generation of awarded winning Windows Small Business Server, and represents a significant departure from our traditional on premise version because Aurora will be Microsoft’s first server to deliver both on premises and cloud computing capabilities for small businesses.

Windows Small Business Server Codename “Aurora” provides a cost-effective and easy-to-use way to simplify those businesses’ IT infrastructure, reduce cost and spend more time focusing on core business’ needs and less time worrying about their IT.

Aurora offers small businesses the help they need to ensure their data is safe through advanced backup and file restoration features. Aurora’s users can quickly set automatic, daily backups of every computer and server on the network and if problems with files arise, the customers will be able to restore individual files, folders, or an entire PC or server with simple recovery tools.

In addition, SBS is giving our users the power to utilize their files and documents to address business challenges even when they’re away from the office. By using a personalized web address, Aurora’s users will also be able connect to the server from virtually anywhere and access their computers and documents from any common web browser.

Finally, Aurora offers our customers the possibility to run their critical line of business applications on a stable, reliable platform based on Windows Server 2008 R2.

If these on premise functionalities are not enough, Windows Small Business Server Codename “Aurora” is a true “bridge to the cloud” designed to integrate between on-premise and online services and to use pay-as-you-go online services to extend the server functionality without increasing workload and maintenance needs. To learn more about the next version of Windows Small Business Server, visit our SBS site.

The beta release is available on connect website and can be downloaded now.

Additionally, Microsoft have posted a version of our Windows Server Solutions SDK for those that are interested in developing add-ins for “Aurora”. The SDK can also be found on our connect site in the download section.

For Windows Small Business Server Code Name “Aurora,” the SDK provides a toolset to extend the platform, develop server and client add-ins, and provides customized interoperability with cloud services. Partners can develop integration components for new and existing cloud services for Windows Small Business Server Code Name “Aurora”

The SDK provides the following content:

· API references that help you understand all the API elements that can be used to extend and manage Windows Small Business Server Code Name “Aurora”

· How-to documents that help you to understand how to build add-ins

· Templates that help you build add-ins with Visual Studio 2008

· Samples that provide examples of complete add-ins

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août 13
Internet Explorer 9 – Beta program starting Sept. 15th
by  Benoit HAMETNo presence information  on 13/08/2010 13:45
Category: Beta

The next version of the Microsoft browser will be in beta in September.

You can already start using it with the Technical Preview, which should help you to test your website.

IE 9 will be compatible with HTML 5, CS 3 and will have better results at the Acid test.

More information here.

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