So, knowing some people complain about Vista...which I personally have had no issues with Vista...and knowing that Microsoft has Windows 7 due out in 2010...is there people considering to skip vista? If that is the case, do you think the communities will pressure Windows 7 to come out in 2009? What is the main reason for not going to Vista? Is it because of the memory requirements? Now, for the ones...

WorldWide Telescope WOW...Amazing! digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/05/13/wow-microsoft-research-worldwide-telescope.aspx';digg_title='WOW - Microsoft Research - WorldWide Telescope';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor='transparent';

This gadget makes it easier to find help for Microsoft System Center products because it uses Live Search macros to search specific sites instead of the entire web. Search results are only returned from sites that are known to contain helpful information about System Center products. Use the settings in the gadget to pick the System Center product that you want to find information about, and then enter...

22 Minutes and one reboot. Not bad for a Service Pack. So far, so good. digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/05/06/xp-sp3.aspx';digg_title='XP SP3';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor='transparent';

WOW, what an event for us! Gearing up for the conference started at the end of last years event. And we are already gearing up for next year's MMS. Which, I'm excited to say is in Vegas!! See you in 2009! The hype for the myITforum party button was even bigger than last year...the buttons were of so much value and demand this year it was crazy. During the Freshman - Conquering the Summit by...

John Baker's WebLog : Migrating Physical-to-Virtual and Virtual-to-Virtual Machines with SCVMM During one of my presentations the other day I had mentioned a tool that can migrate physical and VMWare machines to virtual machines for Virtual Server and HyperV (once SCVMM supports HyperV). An attendee had emailed me to get more details, so here are the links to the information on System Center Virtual...

VMware shipping yet another lifecycle management product — Server Virtualization Blog digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/04/01/vmware-shipping-yet-another-lifecycle-management-product-server-virtualization-blog.aspx';digg_title='VMware shipping yet another lifecycle management product — Server Virtualization Blog';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor='transparent';

Microsoft is working on a set of System Center Online Services, but some IT professionals say it won't be a good fit for enterprises. Microsoft executives have said many of its products will be available as online services and its System Center systems management line is no exception. Already in the works are asset and licensing management services, and Microsoft has confirmed that it will provide...

I just got my confirmation email that I have been re-awarded the Microsoft MVP Award for 2008!! WOW! I am so honored! digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/04/01/mvp-award.aspx';digg_title='Microsoft MVP Award';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor='transparent';

Microsoft says no Blu-ray for Xbox 360 instead would continue to invest in its Xbox Live online service that already lets users rent hundreds of movies, including ones in high-definition. Read the rest here. digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/03/13/microsoft-says-no-blu-ray-for-xbox-360.aspx';digg_title='Microsoft says no Blu-ray for Xbox 360';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor...

Sony is in talks with console rival Microsoft about offering a Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360, according to a senior executive. The Japanese electronics maker has until now touted Blu-ray as an advantage its PlayStation 3 holds over Microsoft’s console. Microsoft has backed Toshiba’s HD-DVD format and offered an HD-DVD drive that can be plugged into the 360. But after Sony’s victory last month in the...

Brief Description Microsoft App Virtualization (Formerly SoftGrid) 4.5 Trial Guides Trial guide that walks a user through the setup and use of the Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5 system in standalone mode or with full infrastructure Download details: Microsoft App Virt 4.5 Trial Guides Overview These trial guides provide step by step directions for experiencing application virtualization....

Wow, impressive! I really like the new look. Take a look: Microsoft Silverlight: Light Up the Web digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/02/28/microsoft-updates-silverlight-page.aspx';digg_title='Microsoft updates Silverlight Page';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor='transparent';

DotNetNuke 4.8.1 Released - DotNetNuke Developer DNN 04.08.01 released today! Want to know what changed? Well here's a list I pulled from Gemini RSS Bug DNN-6651 Syndication / RSS Not Handling Guid Correctly Installation / Upgrade Bug DNN-6310 Turkish-I problem in database scripts Dependencies Bug DNN-6704 Delete user account, filter lost PA Loader / DNN Files Bug DNN-6923 Error in Authentication...

Take a look at the new look of the site. IIS.net : Home : Microsoft Internet Information Services digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/02/27/new-iis-net-redesign.aspx';digg_title='New IIS.net redesign';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor='transparent';

1. I am currently out of the office at a job interview and will reply to you if I fail to get the position. Please be prepared for my mood. 2. You are receiving this automatic notification because I am out of the office. If I was in, chances are you wouldn’t have received anything at all. 3. Sorry to have missed you, But I’m at the doctor’s having my brain and heart removed so I can be promoted to...

TryPhone : Select Phones Are you shopping for a new cell phone, but feel completely overwhelmed by the variety of devices out there? Or wish you hadn't felt so pressured to make an on-spot purchasing decision with a don't-ask-me-anything salesperson breathing down your neck? Or recently bought a phone and have no clue how to use all its cool features? You are not alone. TryPhone gives you the...

Vista SP1 - 2 hours in, 2 hours out - nothing to show for it - Rod Trent at myITforum.com Wow, Rod had some issue with installing SP1. Not sure why his upgrade failed or why it took two hours...I wonder what type of PC he has? Hopefully he will have better luck with it the next time. Here is how it is suppose to run !! digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/02/15/rod-s-vista...

WOW...I'm impressed. 45 minutes and a reboot or two in-between and SP1 for Vista x64 was up and running. Not sure if it's just me or what...but I think its a lot faster and smoother! Way to go Microsoft! digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/02/15/vista-sp1-x64.aspx';digg_title='Vista SP1 x64';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor='transparent';

First thing I noticed... New command line for using Terminal Services Client (mstsc.exe) The new switch to connect to the server's active console session is: %systemroot%\system32\mstsc.exe /admin Not sure why the change...but enjoy! Plus the old /console doesn't work anymore! That vacuums! digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/02/14/vista-sp1-changes.aspx';digg_title...

Sharepoint has a great command line that will help you with this project: stsadm -o migrateuser -oldlogin OldDomain\username -newlogin newdomain\username digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/02/14/moving-users-from-one-active-directory-to-another-within-sharepoint.aspx';digg_title='Moving users from one Active Directory to another within Sharepoint';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor...

If you are a subscriber you can download Vista SP1 now. The 64bit exe with all the languages is 764 MB. WOW! digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/02/14/vista-sp1-on-technet-and-msdn.aspx';digg_title='Vista SP1 on Technet and MSDN';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor='transparent';

Robert Scoble is hinting at something from Microsoft that is huge... Microsoft researchers make me cry « Scobleizer — Tech geek blogger What could it be? It's nice to see him not bashing Microsoft! digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/02/14/microsoft-researchers-make-me-cry-171-scobleizer.aspx';digg_title='Microsoft researchers make me cry « Scobleizer';digg_skin...

Improving Network Compliance with Windows Server 2008 Network Access Protection Network Access Protection (NAP) is a policy enforcement platform built into Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 that allows you to better protect your private network by enforcing compliance with computer health requirements—for example, having a firewall installed and enabled and having the latest operating...

2009 Chevy Camaro Caught In Winter Wonderland of Detroit, Still Blurry digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/02/12/my-next-car-hopefully.aspx';digg_title='My Next Car...Hopefully!';digg_skin='compact';digg_bgcolor='transparent';

XPERIA X1 Hiptop Killer: Sony Ericsson's First Video Plus Gallery Very nice looking phone! Sony Ericsson XPERIATM X1 - At a Glance Camera * Auto focus * 3.2 megapixel camera * Photo light * Video recording Music * Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP) * Media player * Music tones * PlayNow™ * Windows Media Player Mobile * 3D games * FM radio * Java * Video streaming * Video viewing Internet * Internet Explorer...

February 9th, we took the church youth Snow Skiing at Paoli Peaks . We had a ton of fun! I really enjoy working with the youth at our Church. They are a great blessings to me. All the kids had a ton of fun and everyone crashed and burned a few times...one girl crashed a ton, it was very fun to watch the various ways she crashed. I didn't even think you could fall that way, but she did...over and...

http://blogs.technet.com/smsandmom/archive/2008/02/11/sms-2003-troubleshooting-the-data-flow-for-security-and-office-updates.aspx J.C. Hornbeck posted a good article on troubleshooting the data flow for Security and Office updates. digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/02/11/sms-2003-troubleshooting-the-data-flow-for-security-and-office-updates.aspx';digg_title='SMS 2003...

Brian posted about the 1E Roadshow in Texas...however, I wanted to let everyone know that I will be presenting about myITforum.com and how this online community is more than a website. Come and join us! Us the link below to register: http://www.1e.com/roadshow/eventdetail.aspx?Location=Austin&EventDate=14%20Mar%202008 digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/02/07/myitforum...

WOW, really? The first time Microsoft had to borrow money to buy something! Hmm, must be nice. I know I've borrowed money before for cars, houses, etc...would have been nice not having to borrow the money. digg_url='http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2008/02/06/microsoft-may-borrow-for-first-time-to-buy-yahoo-update6.aspx';digg_title='Microsoft May Borrow for First Time to Buy Yahoo... More Posts Next page »