May 2006 - Posts

Finally, BlogJet back!
Published 29 May 6 4:15 PM | Charlie Russel
Many thanks to Susan Bradley , the extraordinary MVP who manages this blog space. After much pain, she has managed to get the underlying Community Server that we run on to work with BlogJet , my preferred tool for uploading blogs. I’m not sure if...
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Upgrading x64 Edition from the Trial to the Full Version
Published 29 May 6 6:11 AM | Charlie Russel
Microsoft makes a trial version of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition available free for the download, and many of you have taken advantage of the offer to test out x64 Edition. A great way to make sure it's really appropriate for you and that you are...
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AMD Socket Change
Published 23 May 6 2:46 PM | Charlie Russel
I don't usually bother with press releases here, but just in case any of you are thinking about buying a new 64-bit motherboard or computer, be aware that AMD officially released a new socket configuration for their Athlon 64 processors - the AM2 socket...
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New AMD CPU Drivers available
Published 19 May 6 4:20 PM | Charlie Russel
There are new AMD CPU drivers available on the AMD site. Especially a good idea for dual core CPUs, but worth the upgrade for any 64 bit CPU. AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Driver 1.3.1 AMD Athlon 64/FX Processor Driver 1.3.1 Mobile AMD Athlon 64...
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Vista Hardware Requirements
Published 18 May 6 7:2 PM | Charlie Russel
Microsoft has opened a new website that has specifics of what will be required for Vista - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx . As the web site makes clear, the minimum requirements for Vista are substantial, but not unreasonable...
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Longhorn Server - New Server Manager
Published 16 May 6 9:54 PM | Charlie Russel
Want to know more about Longhorn Server and how it will be administered and confirgured? Then tune in to the TechNet Webcast coming on Wednesday, May 31. http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032294712&EventCategory=4&culture...
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Windows Vista Boot Loader Solution
Published 16 May 6 4:22 PM | Charlie Russel
OK, anyone who has spent any time at all running the current beta of Windows Vista knows that it has a new bootloader that doesn't use boot.ini. And that it is remarkably stupid and unfriendly if you want to make any changes to it. The program you're...
New (to me) expression
Published 11 May 6 2:31 AM | Charlie Russel
Heard a great new expression today. Someone who was in a position to know referred to one of the bundled applications that ship with Windows XP (including x64) as a "craplet". Perfect. We all know exactly what he was saying! The promise, of course, is...
Is XP x64 Right for You?
Published 11 May 6 1:21 AM | Charlie Russel
Good question, and one that doesn't have only one answer. To address this question and help you decide, I've written a straight talking whitepaper that's now up on Microsoft.com at: http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/8/6/B868C664-13FC-4F91-9651...