Microsoft passes OpenAjax interoperability testing; Corporations rushing to Vista - NOT

Microsoft News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Microsoft Download the Windows Server(r) 2008 Beta: Join the global community. The Windows Server(r) 2008 Beta operating system is ready. See how built-in Web technologies make Windows Server 2008 a robust, security-enhanced, and reliable foundation on which you can develop, deliver, and manage rich user applications and experiences. Join the growing global community. Download the beta today. Network World's Microsoft News Alert, 09/25/07 * TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Microsoft passes OpenAjax interoperability testing Microsoft certainly has a love/hate relationship with open source. So chalk another one up in the “love” column. Microsoft officials said that they have passed OpenAjax interoperability tests. Specifically the company’s software passed InteropFest 1.0 tests which means that it will work with other AJAX components in the OpenAjax Hub. The hub will provide interoperability between different AJAX frameworks. It has a decent list of participants including Adobe, IBM, SAP, Tibco and more. Plus: Network World Security Buyers Guide Find the right security products for your enterprise - fast. From anti-spam to wireless LAN security, our Buyers Guides have detailed information on hundreds of products in more than 20 categories. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features to make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Security Buyers Guide now. Corporations rushing to Vista – NOT When it arrives, Microsoft hypervisor will outshine VMware Office 2003 SP3 released, but kills off features Microsoft pays $2 million to relocate a single employee For daily news and opinion, and FREE TRAINING visit Microsoft Subnet. * FROM OUR BLOGGERS: Ron Colonna – Microsoft Certification/Training Corner Your certification questions answered here “Welcome to my blog. The purpose here will be to try to discuss, debate and understand Microsoft Education, Training and Certification … There are no bad questions here. Ask away.” Tyson Kopczynski -- Hidden Microsoft Gems Managing VMware infrastructure with Windows PowerShell (in the future) “I never thought that I would see the day. I know people have been managing VMware infrastructure with some custom PowerShell scripts. But, to think that there may soon be glorious cmdlets from which I can unleash the hounds of PowerShell automation upon VMware based datacenters. Well, I’m shocked.” Chris Dalby – The Essential Microsoft Toolkit Soapbox is now part of MSN video beta “Soapbox is no longer a separate and dedicated site but part of the next generation of MSN video. Some features include a single integrated site to view premium MSN video content and Soapbox user-created videos; A full screen option for the Soapbox embedded player.” Also see: Popfly Facebook mashup app  Alex Lewis – Windows into Silicon Valley Using SAN-enabled certificates for OCS and Unified Messaging “I ran into an interesting situation with a client today regarding their LCS 2005 implementation. It was a great opportunity to discuss the use of SAN-enabled certificates. There seems to be a limited understanding of certificates that allow Subject Alternative Names.” Sue Hanley – Designing collaboration projects It's mine and you can't have it ... “I read an article this week about creating an incentive to encourage sharing, something that is often a big challenge inside organizations ... while many people ... have new ideas, they aren't willing to share them.” * HOT DISCUSSIONS AMONG CISCO SUBNET READERS: IBM offers office suite for free, others also attack  Windows breaks Skype (or lessons in P2P networking)   With Microsoft ruling, a precedent for IT in Europe * FREEBIES, GIVEAWAYS AND OTHER NOTABLES: Win a free training course from New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Enter to win one of 15 copies of Why Software Sucks... And What You Can Do About It Read a free chapter of Why Software Sucks Check out Microsoft Subnet’s library for more free chapters and special discounts on best-selling books. Visit the Microsoft Subnet page for daily news, opinions, hot topics.

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