So Vista SP2 is now available to the masses. I’ve downloaded it and am in the process of installing it. So far no problems, but it is claiming that my machine may reboot several times and the total installation time may be 1 hour or more. Here’s hoping the upgrade goes smoothly and I still have full functionality when the process completes…I’ll post my results here later today.
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Vista SP2
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009Microsoft Attempting to Assassinate Google?
Thursday, May 21st, 2009Microsoft appears set to display a new version of its search engine early next week. The boys in Redmond have been scratching their heads trying to compete with the behemoth that is Google for the past few years. Looks like this may be their latest attempt at assassination.
Sometimes I feel bad for Microsoft. They have to compete with both Google and Apple. Then I remember all the unfair things Microsoft has done to stifle competition in the past and I stop feeling bad.
Microsoft Opens Its Protocols
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008Last week, in a surprise move, Microsoft announced Open Access to Protocol Documentation[microsoft.com]. Microsoft is releasing their protocol technical specifications for interoperability with Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Exchange, and others. This means third party and open source software will be able to “talk” directly with Windows components that had previously been closed to them. This is quite a change for Microsoft, who until now kept their protocols propriety, forcing vendors to reverse-engineer the protocols. This should result in greater support between open source products and Windows. I hope other companies follow Microsoft’s lead.