Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Microsoft's virtualization plans; Service pack extravaganza Vista, Office, XP, SharePoint, Exchange

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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK:

Microsoft’s virtualization plans
Microsoft wants to virtualize the entire software stack so applications no longer reside on the PC, but stream to users in realtime. Writes Microsoft Subnet blogger Mitchell Ashley: "I like and agree with much of Microsoft's vision for virtualization. But it is a very software-centric view of the world. What's left out of the equation? First, the network."


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FROM OUR BLOGGERS:

Mitchell Ashley: Converging on Microsoft
Microsoft previews Volta for 'cloud computing'
Last week, Microsoft Live Labs introduced a "technology preview" version of Volta. Volta is a programming tool intended to help make the transition from a single monolithic .NET software application to software which has components running both on the client and on the server.

Patrick Regan: Microsoft Exam Cram
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Alex Lewis: Windows into Silicon Valley
When is Windows better than Linux?
The SMB market should avoid Linux, argues Microsoft Subnet blogger Alex Lewis: "Linux does some things better than Windows. ESX is a great example." But Linux is inherently hard to use and Linux-trained consultants are next-to-impossible to find. "The comparable Microsoft app may offer 80-90% of the same performance with an easier to use interface."

Tyson Kopczynski: Hidden Microsoft gems
An evening on the Google Space Station
Last night, I took a shuttle from the Google space port to the Google Space Station for a smashing holiday party. I really found it amazing that they were able to construct this massive structure without anyone finding out. Don't believe me? I offer a photo as proof.

Kerrie Meyler: Managing Microsoft
Comparing OpsMgr 2007 Security with MOM 2005 Security
If you've used MOM 2005, you're in for a big surprise when it comes to security in OpsMgr 2007. Like most things in the more recent release, things have changed completely. MOM 2005 security was pretty simple.

Michael Dortch's Musings on Microsoft
Which browser is more secure – Microsoft’s Internet Explorer or Mozilla’s Firefox?
Jeff Jones, self-described “Security Guy” at Microsoft reports that IE has actually had fewer bugs that required fixing than Firefox. Hmm. At the Mozilla Security Blog, Window Snyder, head of security strategy at Mozilla, rapidly posted a response. That response says, among other things, that Microsoft’s bug count is suspect, because it only includes publicly disclosed bugs.

HOT DISCUSSIONS AMONG MICROSOFT SUBNET READERS:

Microsoft pulls plug on potty-mouth Santa

Will SilverLight Shine On Web Developers?

Forget sticky notes, Microsoft using inkblots as password reminders

10 funniest Microsoft YouTube videos

Microsoft Vista's IPv6 raises new security concerns

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  9. Cisco warns of bug in desktop software
  10. Vista's IPv6 raises new security concerns


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