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Left Hand, Right Hand

Vista rolls out, in some sense, without support coming from the Developer Division.

The Name Game

We don't see Chief Renamer on the Microsoft org chart, but that person has got to be on there somewhere....

Is There a PowerShell In Your Future?

If your goal as an admin is to become more efficient by automating more of your environment, the answer is yes.

Virtual Bliss

VMWare and Microsoft are pitted against each other in the virtual server space and we benefit by not having to pay much up front. In fact, we pay nothing.

Surviving in a World Without Betas

Community Technical Previews are here to stay -- if you're concerned about quality issues, keep a nice, high barrier between your test and production environments.

Would You Install a Windows Patch From This Man?

Security fixes you obtain from the official source or a third party should still undergo the same scrutiny as any software you'd roll out to the troops.



The Server Strategy

The idea of Office as a service sounds oddly familiar. Will it work this time around?

Revolution as a PR Maneuver

Microsoft's "leaked" memos appear to be mandates from on high made public on purpose to kick itself in gear.

Is Microsoft Eating Its Children?

The Redmond giant competes squarely with partners on two fronts that might have other partners shaking in their boots, wondering who'll be next.

A Feather in Your MCAP

The new IT architect title seems to be heading in the right direction, but the "board-level" comparison is going down the wrong path.

Through a Window, Darkly

The vista on the upcoming operating system from Redmond isn't so crystal clear.

New World of Hype

The Office 12 pitch may sound like familiar drivel, but its target may not be you, after all.

The Human Face of Microsoft

Microsoft has found an innovative way to get fast feedback from customers -- blogs.

A Feather in Your MCAP

Comparing the MCAP to a PhD is a bit lofty, and, well, wrong.