Since the original computer bug shown in the image was documented by Grace Hopper , computer software sometimes fails in mysterious ways. This is frustrating for end users and developers alike, but there are a few do’s and don’ts that will get the problem fixed faster. I’m placing this here as something...
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TiGra Networks has developed a time tracking application that interfaces directly with Microsoft Office Accounting 2009, that we think will be really useful for people like Virtual Assistants, consultants, solicitors and anyone who needs to bill out their service by time. The application lets you simply...
This is a common problem that occurs with Windows Help (.chm) files that have been downloaded from the Internet. Ever seen this? Most people assume there is a problem with the help file, since the Help application opens, the Table of Contents is visible and can be navigated, but none of the content displays...
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Ray Ozzie delivered the keynote speech at PDC 2008 a few moments ago. He spoke about a number of interesting topics. Challenges of Virtualization & Distributed Systems Ray suggested that business continuity is a challenge not easily addressed by small and medium enterprises. The only real way to...
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I was fortunate to attend a Microsoft event in London today on the topic of Software plus Services, at which the keynote speaker was none other than Microsoft CEO Mr. Steve Ballmer. He was not what I expected - I was pleasantly surprised. He comes across as genuine but direct and to the point, humourous...
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I was reading an article by David Overton , a Microsoft employee whose opinions I really respect. Of course, being a Microsoft employee he is always keen to play up the benefits of Microsoft's products, but I think he manages to do so in a fair and reasonable way and his comments are always rooted...
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Windows Vista and Office 2007 Done Right TiGra Networks is pleased to be able to offer our own range of Office Ready PCs loaded with Windows Vista Business and Office 2007 Small Business Edition (other editions also available on request). Our PCs use the highest quality genuine brand name components...
This cute little demo of Windows Powershell provides a spoken weather forecast. I found this thread on the PowerShell team blog . You simply enter your US zip code or Weather.com city code (eg. UKXX0943) and the script trundles off to Yahoo weather, retrieves an RSS feed containing the weather forecast...
(sentiment mine). With Windows Powershell finally released, I hope I never have to use VBScript ever again. If you haven't tried Windows PowerShell yet, you have a treat in store for you. Download Windows PowerShell now and say goodbye to those tedious VBScripts. Subscribe to the PowerShell Blog for...