Windows Weekly 104
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Episode 104 |
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Recorded: April 23, 2009 Published: April 24, 2009 Duration: 56:14 |
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Topics
- Release Candidate Scheduled for May 5th
- Build 7100 dated April 21st
- Will be available on MSDN/Technet and then publicly
- Technical testers haven't gotten any interim builds since the beta
- Upgrades from previous builds are possible, but not recommended
- Previously mentioned guest mode will not be included in the final verison
- There will be a Windows 8
- Julie Larson-Green, head of Windows user experience, confirms they are looking towards the future
- Very little known about it besides job postings on Microsoft's website
- Windows Live Wave 3 Updates
- Intregated web messenger with Live mail
- Added more web activties for your personal portal such as Facebook, flickr, and more
- Contacts integration with myspace, facebook, and linkedIn
- Oracle buys Sun
- Oracle really had only two direct competitors, mySQL and SQL Server
- Java is one of the most installed pieces of software
- Oracle's attempt to be viable on the future
- Big impact on cloud computing
- Little effect on the desktop
Tip of the Week
- If you buy 4,000 Xbox live points on the Amazon Store before May 1st you will get a $10 credit [1]
Software Pick of the Week
- Real Player Lets you download FLV files from youtube and other sites in its HD form.
- Jaunty Jackalope Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope ships today
Notable Quotes
Significant Products
- Link URL and optional brief description
Sponsors
Audible
- Audible URL
Picks
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Production Information
- Recorded Date: April 23, 2009
- Release Date: April 24, 2009
- Duration: 56:14
- Log line:
- Edited by: Tony
- Notes:
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