Entries from November 2006

No Geek Left Behind - Episode 005

Date November 25, 2006

After SMB Nation wrapped up, geeks from around the globe split up and went their separate ways.  Some went back to the hotel to relax, some had to catch a plane, and others went to parties, etc.  But nearly a dozen geeks hung out together for a special behind-the-scenes tour arranged by Allen Miller and the […]

Register for the Louisville Vista / Office 2007 Launch

Date November 21, 2006

Register today for the: 
Microsoft Across America Vista / Office 2007 Launch Event
Louisville, Kentucky
Tuesday January 30, 2007 
IMPORTANT:  These events will fill up completely so be sure and choose one or two events below and SIGNUP TODAY! 
 
Event Location:
Hyatt Regency Louisville
320 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202 
Morning Events 
Small Business Track – Vista / Office 2007 […]

Windows SharePoint Services 3 Available

Date November 17, 2006

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 is now available for Windows Server 2003 in x86 and x64 versions.
Links:

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Download (77.7 MB)
Installing WSS 3.0 on SBS 2003 (.doc) *
System Requirements
Compare WSS 3.0 to WSS 2.0 (.doc)
Upgrading WSS 2.0 to WSS 3.0 (Visio)
Preview New Application Templates for WSS 3.0 
Downloads for WSS

*Note, per the WSS 3.0 & SBS whitepaper above:
“Some of the […]

Vista & Office Launch Jan 30, 2007

Date November 8, 2006

It’s official - Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 have been released to manufacturing (RTM) and the scheduled world wide launch date is Tuesday January 30, 2007. 
You can read the Nov 8 press release or check out the short video below with Jim Allchin:
Video: Windows Vista JimAllchin RTM Announcement
Insider Tip:  There will be a Vista / Office […]

Vista Ultimate Box Picture

Date November 3, 2006

A special thanks goes out to Seth Lopez for pointing me to the following picture that details the Vista DVD face and how the boxes open.  Thanks Seth!

(Click the picture above for a larger view)

Vista and Office 2007 Packaging Pictures

Date November 3, 2006

The Windows Vista Team Blog has pictures of the new packaging for Vista and Office 2007.  Gone are the days of cardboard packaging.  These are hard plastic, and this is the new format of software packaging from Microsoft. 

Windows Vista Home Basic
 

Windows Vista Home Premium
 

Windows Vista Business
 

Windows Vista Ultimate
 

Microsoft Office
Home and Student 2007
 

Microsoft Office
Professional 2007
 

Source:  Windows […]