Windows Weekly 121

Windows Weekly Episode 121

Topics

• Windows 7 Secrets has shipped
  • I've gotten a number of copies and will be getting more to give away, probably in late September
  • Working on a Kindle "best of" edition right now

• Microsoft collaborated with Intel to make Windows 7 better
  • Faster boot-times, resume
  • Better battery life
  • Better multi-core performance
  • Reality: Evolutionary improvements all around. Again, Vista wasn't horrible

• A 90-day trial version of Windows 7 Enterprise is now available
  • But only while supplies last[1]

• VMWare vs. Microsoft
  • Some have described VMWare as Microsoft's biggest competitor
  • Join the line behind Apple, Nintendo, IBM and about 20 other companies
  • I think VMWare is in trouble and they just don't know it yet

• Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 now available
  • Microsoft has shipped a free version of Hyper-V 2.0 that removes most of the previous **version's limitations. It's kind of shocking how full-featured this is.

• Zune HD will be the only Zune device going forward
  • Microsoft discontinues "classic" Zune devices, makes a stand on the HD
  • On sale September 15

• Windows Mobile 6.5 coming October 6
  • Numerous devices from numerous wireless carriers on that day
  • Appears to be an attempt to overcome the traditional weakness in WM; that devices are slow to market after an OS rev

• Nokia netbook details emerge
  • And it looks overpriced

Tip of the Week

• Use Windows 7 libraries for new "arrangement" views - From Windows 7 Secrets, Chapter 5: "You can arrange Library views in ways that aren’t possible with folders: While Libraries support the Sort by and Group by options utilized by folders, they also offer a unique visualization option called Arrange by that is not offered to traditional folders."
  • Unique to Libraries, not available in other folder views
  • Especially nice for rich media like photos: Uses stacks

Software Pick of the Week

• WinToFlash - Automate the process of creating a bootable USB-based Windows install. Not just Windows 7: Works on XP, Vista too. Thanks to Steve G. for the tip

Significant Products

• Link URL and optional brief description

Sponsors

Audible

• http://www.audible.com/windows

Picks

The World Is Flat: Further Updated and Expanded by Thomas Friedman (UNABRIDGED) Narrated by Oliver Wyman

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Production Information

• Recorded Date: September 3, 2009
• Release Date: September 4, 2009
• Duration: 1:30:14
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• Edited by: Tony
• Notes:

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