Microsoft wants IT Professionals to dive into the Windows Server 8 beta, according to the Windows Server blog post that announced its availability today. You can download a 64-bit ISO or VHD to evaluate and provide feedback of the limited-time trial OS. You can find the download from TechNet behind a Windows Live login. The 64-bit ISO is 3.3GB in size. Server 8 is being called … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
8 annoyances of Windows 8
My initial take with Windows 8 was that beyond the Metro style Start Menu, it was just an updated Windows 7. The more I mess around with it, the more I find that leaves me scratching my head. The interface was adapted to work well on tablets and touch-sensitive monitors but when you still have a keyboard and mouse the interface actually has a bit of a learning curve to it. … [Read more...]
Already used a Google product this morning? You have accepted their new Privacy Policy
It's March 1st today and one of the things happening today is the updated Privacy Policy across 60 Google products. While the initial reaction was strongly negative, Google clarified its changes and stood their ground. By unifying their Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, they are able to use their information about you in various products to create a more customized, … [Read more...]
Where is the Start Button in Windows 8? A slideshow of setting up the consumer preview
After a download of the Windows 8 Customer Preview made available earlier today, I have been messing around with it in a VM. If you'd like to check it out for yourself, you can download the ISO and setup a VM with VirtualBox, all for free. The basic Windows 8 x64 install will use up at least 18.5 GB of hard drive space, so size your VM accordingly. For Windows 8, you will need … [Read more...]
Windows 8 Consumer Preview now available for download
Ready to get a look at Windows 8? The Consumer Preview is now available in 32-bit and 64-bit varieties across multiple languages. Compared to the Windows 7 preview, it seems Microsoft has greatly simplified the process that sent their servers kicking and screaming last time. The .iso files are available for direct download and the product key is publicly posted on the same … [Read more...]