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Archive for the ‘MSN’ Category

August 8th, 2006

Another Blogger Exists Microsoft

Niall Kennedy is the latest mainstream blogger to be leaving Microsoft, of course following Robert Scoble.
Niall was working on some of the various feed features being worked on in coordination with the Windows Live developments. He’s only been there 5 months, April to August.
The Windows Live initiative got off to a huge start, with lots […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

August 7th, 2006

Visual Studio 2005 Hotfix Available

I’m reposting a comment from Cameron McCall on behalf of Chris Mayo regarding a hotfix that is now available for Visual Studio 2005. We’ve been having some problems with Akismet identifying Cameron and Chris’ comments as spam. I’m looking into making sure that doesn’t happen anymore, but for now, here you go!
I’m sending this on […]

By Jason Bean -- 3 comments

July 11th, 2006

Building a Better Browser (for Pocket PC)

I’m really enjoying having the web on my PPC-6700. I’ve discovered that Gmail and Bloglines works great with the device.
The reason they work so great? Because both sites recognize I’m connecting with a mobile device and adjust their display to work with the smaller screen size and functionality of the device itself.
I’d still like to […]

By Jason Bean -- 2 comments

June 7th, 2006

Google Psych!

Jason at 37 Signals has a really interesting thought. Maybe all these little releases from Google that aren’t really anything earth-shattering are the equivalent of a chatter in the network:
What if Google was so brilliantly twisted that they’re using Writely and Spreadsheet and Calendar and massive numbers of new hires as flares to distract Microsoft […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

May 31st, 2006

Get “IT” in mBay

The latest rumors are that Microsoft is interested in purchasing eBay to beef up it’s MSN franchise.
“If Microsoft purchases eBay, it would certainly invigorate MSN and create a stronger community due to the growing use of Skype and PayPal,” she said. “A dramatic gesture of this sort is needed to achieve the promise of MSN […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

May 11th, 2006

Windows Live Messenger

The replacement for the MSN Messenger client has arrived. You can now dowload the Windows Live Messenger IM client for your own use. It’s still “beta”, but I’m beginning to think that word has taken the place of “e-” everything just for a marketing kick. But do try at your own risk.
I personally don’t rely […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

April 25th, 2006

Keep the Internet Open

Fight the apathy and take action on this, it will impact everyone.
The Internet brings you unrestricted access to information, low-cost services, and innovative new products. You go where you want, buy what you want, and use any services you need. As long has you have an Internet connection, no one can stop you. Until now.
Giant […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

April 25th, 2006

Microsoft Live Mail

I’ve been beta testing Microsoft Live mail although now it’s pretty much publicly available. The interface is a little improvement over the old Hotmail, but it’s still nowhere near enough for me to even think about switching away from my Gmail or Yahoo! account.
Right now I’m really only using my Live mail account as my […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment

April 20th, 2006

What day is it?

If you have been disconnected for the past couple of weeks, you’re probably not aware that Google released a new calendar tool. I’ve been quite impressed with the Google Calendar. I like the layout, it’s simple to use and the look and feel is great. The standard “user friendly” Google stuff is there too.
What I […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment

April 19th, 2006

Is Microsoft interested at all in the “techie” types?

A recent comment on Paul Stamatiou’s website gave some good oversight on Microsoft’s goals for their products:
…there are basic needs that Microsoft intends to satisfy with its products, and those are the needs of the following types of people, from all 7 continents - not just northern america where the IP infrastructure is utilized at […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

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