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The latest derivative of Ubuntu has just been released – this one is called Ubuntu Studio and comes preloaded with audio, video and graphics editing applications. The website is worth checking – even just to see how cool it looks – but it’s just been Dugg so may be a bit sluggish for a while. […]

For the Exchange 2007 architects out there, Microsoft have released a comprehensive (over 500 pages) document detailing the architectural changes from previous versions of Exchange. I’m looking forward to reading through this in a comfy chair, in front of the fireplace… Download link: Technical Architecture of Exchange 2007 Abstract Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 introduces several […]

Since moving into the contracting/self-employed market, I’ve splashed out a bit on my home office setup. First I bought an HP Advanced Docking Station for my nx8220 notebook which provides full connectivity for audio, gigabit networking, DVI connector, plus a bunch of extra USB ports. Then I invested in a new monitor to upgrade my […]

I’ve mentioned before how I recommend that all infrastructure consultants subscribe the TechNet Blogs feed, and once again I’ve picked up on a gem. This one is courtesy of the “Schweiser” blog in Switzerland and they have provided PowerShell courseware and demos for download. The courseware is an introduction to PowerShell and is in pdf […]

I just received an email alert from Telstra Clear saying that I have gone over my 20GB traffic limit for the month. Seeing that we’re only ten days into the month it seemed strange, so I jumped on to the Telstra Usage charts (which I check fairly regularly.) The screenshots below show my usage for […]

Good to see Microsoft and Apple working together to come up with an update for Vista that corrects some of the compatibility problems that have caused corruption on some iPods. You can download the update from the Microsoft Download Center.

Service pack 3 for SMS 2003 has been released which now includes full support for Windows Vista, and improved asset tracking and inventory reporting. The improved reporting is the first integration of the AssetMetrix technology which Microsoft purchased last year and is called “Asset Intelligence“. I’ve used AssetMetrix for reporting in the past, and although […]

Last week Microsoft released Service Pack 3 for ISA Server 2004 which includes a couple of interesting new features such as a new troubleshooting node, and the ability to publish Exchange 2007 OWA. This is the list of new features and functionality: Service Pack 3 features Improvements to the ISA Server Management console with the […]

A lot of people have been complaining about Windows Vista’s poor battery life and now the bigger news outlets are picking up on it too. CNet reported that OEMs are resorting to their own power management tools to try to squeeze out as much battery life as possible while running Vista. The finger is being […]

I’ve got a bit of blogging to catch up on, but I couldn’t resist posting this funny story… Social news site, Digg, recently deleted some news stories that were posted containing the encryption key required to unencrypt HD-DVDs. They also apparently (I can’t confirm this) banned the users that posted these stories. Unfortunately for Digg, […]