Browser choices launch via Windows in the European Union

As part of the settlement Microsoft lost in the European Union, Microsoft is now required to provide a Windows update that offers computer users in the European Union choices for web browsers.   I encountered the site early this morning while browsing the web and found it to be utterly amusing.   If you would like to… Continue reading Browser choices launch via Windows in the European Union

Improve your relationship with your consultant

1. Never use the phrase “it’s not rocket science”  in reference to computers or computer science.   You will be correct.   Computer Science requires a much higher level of dedication and personal time invested in learning than rocket science does.  The principles of physics that govern rocket science have changed very little in 100 years.  Gravity… Continue reading Improve your relationship with your consultant

My criterion for valid benchmarks.

Recently I have fielded many inquiries related to building the fastest servers available. So, in reply. I am publishing the list of criterion I adhere to. These are requirements for the server systems that I build and sell for production web or file servers. My standards of quality and moral values in this regard will… Continue reading My criterion for valid benchmarks.

Windows 7 x64 Enterprise edition!

For my new workstation, I installed the 64 bit version of Windows 7 Enterprise edition. Install from start to first log in took 15 minutes. System reboot from pressing shutdown to seeing the clock on the desktop 34 seconds! The install is currently occupying  12.6G of hard drive space on my Intel X25-M SSD.  That… Continue reading Windows 7 x64 Enterprise edition!

New Toy oh oh oh!

I built a new workstation Tuesday, February 23, 2010.   I built the last one starting in June of 2008, upgraded April of 2009.  It was time for something entirely new. The system is a very capable mid ranged workstation, comprised of: ASUS P7H55-M Pro  Motherboard  mATX Intel Core i5 660 3.33Ghz Processor 4G Corsair DDR3-1333 2X2048… Continue reading New Toy oh oh oh!

WebDAV and Windows XP Pro x64

They seem to have MAJOR compatibility issues.   I have attempted to use WebDAV to connect with OfficeLive web servers.   Using Windows XP Pro x64 with the latest service pack and Windows updates installed, I have had no success.   Windows XP Pro x64 is the fastest Microsoft operating system available.  This taints my love of… Continue reading WebDAV and Windows XP Pro x64

Windows 7 technical review release to expire soon

Just a reminder that the Windows 7 technical review release ends in two weeks.  Time to weigh the alternatives.   I planned to re-install Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit.   On doing so today I found that the OS takes up 30G of hard drive real estate after you apply all of the latest updates.  This is… Continue reading Windows 7 technical review release to expire soon