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Apple Really Wants Windows Users to Get Safari [Safari]

If you pop open Apple Software Update in Windows, you'll see a fresh item in there today: Safari 3.1. Even if you don't already have it installed. This is the first time they've used Software Update to push Safari on Windows users that didn't already have it. What's up with the new, more aggressive thrust? [TUAW] [lien] [EN]

How Visual Studio reads Windows SDK Registry Keys

The Windows SDKs write registry keys that are used by Visual Studio to determine which set of SDK headers, libraries and tools to use when building unmanaged applications.  This article applies to the following SDKs: Windows SDK for Windows Vista v6.0 Windows SDK for Windows Vista Update v6.0 Windows SDK Components in Visual Studio 2008 v6.0a Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008 v6.1 These top-level keys are written: On all platform architectures:  HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SDKs\Windows...(read more) [lien] [EN]

UPDATE: Sony Reads Consumerist, Decides To Replace Your PS3 [Success Stories]

Reader Dustin was upset that Sony responded with form emails no matter what he wrote, now he "has a smile on his face" because Sony contacted him and would like to replace his broken PS3. Dustin writes: I've got a smile on my face again. I wrote to you last week with a bad email exchange I had with Sony regarding the hard drive on my Playstation 3. They had replied with form letters, no matter what I wrote to them. I ended up calling Sony and setting up a service call, but they insisted on having proof of purchase to get the machine fixed under warranty. They said if I didn't include a copy of my receipt, I would have to pay $150 for the service call. Since I got the PS3 as a gift, I couldn't get a receipt and was upset at having to pay money to fix a machine that was still under warranty. [lien] [EN]

Why we need to change our current user creation scripts to powershell scripts in Exchange 2007

In Exchange Server 2003 we have a background service named Recipient Update Service (RUS) which update all users to have necessary exchange attributes; for example e-mail address. In Exchange Server 2007 we don't have a service for doing same updates for newly created objects. As a replacement to this functionality in Exchange Server 2007 (E2K7) we have a new component that behaves like a provider rather than a service, maybe we can call this  "Recipient Update Provider" . As you understand it's actually working as a provider not a daemon, process or service. If we need to create an object with exchange attributes, we will need to call this "update provider" help.   By default E2K7 GUI interface (Exchange Management Console --- EMC) and (Exchange Management Shell -. [lien] [EN]

Using IIS Manager Users Authentication in your Web Application

Today in the IIS.NET Forums a question was asked if it was possible to use the same IIS Manager Users authentication in the context of a Web Application so that you could have say something like WebDAV using the same credentials as you use when using IIS Manager Remote Administration. The IIS Manager Remote Administration allows you to connect to manage your Web Site using credentials that are not Windows Users, but instead just a combination of User and Password. This is implemented following a Provider model where the default implementation we ship uses our Administration.config file (%windir%\system32\inetsrv\config\administration.config) as the storage for this users. However, you can easily implement a base class to authentication against a database or any other users store if needed. [lien] [EN]

Microsoft Adding Its Own Instant-On Feature To Windows? [Windows]

This survey, sent to a random sampling of Windows users, seems to indicated that MS is at least thinking of integrating an instant-on mode to Windows. Existing quick-start features like Splashtop, found on the Voodoo Envy, Eee Box and a number of other machines, are usually Linux-based systems that stick their finger into the BIOS. A Windows-native solution would be a similar setup—giving you access to a limited feature and application set after a few seconds boot. That is, unless the respondents to this survey overwhelmingly select "1-2 minutes" as their definition of "instant." [Engadget] Read More: Adobe Creative Suite 4 Now Shipping, Microsoft Settles on "Windows 7" For Official Name of Next OS, First Screens of Firefox Mobile Surface with Few Surprises. [lien] [EN]

WPF: Allow your users to define their own styles using XAML

An application I’ve been working on has the vague property of “displaying items on the screen”, and a fairly unusual requirement which specifies that users be able to completely define how the items look. Our items are displayed on a timeline and can represent pretty much anything (up to the user), hence the flexibility required for the visuals. In order to support this, we do the following: · Have a generic class (DataItem) that represents a rendered item and which supports a few basic properties (name, start date, etc). · Support any number of custom properties for that class (stored as an internal collection). · Allow the user to define a “Style name” for any item (think of a CSS style name). · Allow them to define a global list of styles (think of a CSS stylesheet). [lien] [EN]

Windows Vista detected. Proceed with removal? [Software As A Disservice]

Bakasoftware, a Russian operation, makes $5 million a year pushing its Antivirus XP program on Windows users. At least, that's the estimate based on internal files obtained by another Russian hacker. John Markoff's report explains scareware for NYT readers. Best part: When Bakasoftware's malware program launches inside a PC, it checks the Windows registry. If the PC's default language is Russian, the program shuts down, rather than draw the attention of Russian law enforcement. Obligatory Times-speak: "Bakasoftware, which may be based in Moscow according to Internet domain name records, did not respond to telephone and e-mail requests for comment." Read More: What Windows Azure really means, Microsoft, Dell agree: Windows XP is worth more than Vista. [lien] [EN]

Invitation Round Table Euroskimeeting 2006 - Nico

Je reproduis ci-dessous l'invitation recue par e-mail pour l'Euroskimeeting 2006, organise par la table no 10 de Thun : In a few months already the classic Euroskimeeting week will take place again. A "must" for Tablers dreaming of skiing, powder snow, long nights and having fun with other tablers ! This year Round Table 10 Thun has the privilege to organize the 38th Euroskimeeting (see www.euroskimeeting.com). We offer a very attractive program and are convinced that this will encourage many Tablers to participate. Gstaad Mountain Rides as a waste and various ski area, the unique atmosphere of the Hotel Steigenberger in Saanen-Gstaad and an outstanding side program will offer an unforgettable Round Table Event. In the name of the organizing Table we invite you to our meeting in Gstaad from January 28th to February 4th. [lien] [EN]

Word Q & A: Tables and Charts

Last time I posted here, a few questions came up. One was whether people could ask questions in the comments. Another question was about charts, and we thought we'd take a few moments to address that question now. Tables and charts: Will they play together well? Could you explain how charts work with tables in Word 2007? I used to be able to highlight a table==>Insert a chart and viola, a chart of my data appeared. Now Excel opens and I need to either re-enter the data or copy and paste. Is there an easier solution? Is there a reason why the team decided to make another program open and one that does not automatically chart the data in my table I have already made? Yes, there is a reason why the team decided to open another program. The charting features in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 are much more varied and powerful. [lien] [EN]

DHD Update: Easier-To-Read Colors

I've received some complaints that the new array of blockquote colors are too dark. So they're lighter now. Windows users, hit Ctl/F5 simultaneously, and the paler colors will appear throughout the site. Mac users will want to hit the Command key while reloading. For other operating system or browsers, here are instructions for clearing the cache. Thanks for your input. And, of course, your tips! [lien] [EN]

Stealth Safari Update for Windows Was Super Effective, Tripled Marketshare [Safari]

Whether you took Mozzy's stance that Apple quietly slipping Safari into its Software Update for Windows users "bordered on malware" or just didn't give a shit, looks like you'll have to admit it worked like gangbusters: Net Applications reports that it tripled Safari's marketshare in only a month. Before the update, Safari's marketshare on Windows was a barely detectable 0.07 percent at its peak, with basically flat growth for nearly a year. Then BOOM, there's a huge spike post-update shenanigans. Wonder if it'll correspondingly drop as people rip out of their computers (or not, if they actually like it) since it's got its own pane in Software Update now. [Net Apps via Gadget Lab] [lien] [EN]

Why I Still Use Windows Despite the Peer Pressure [Bill Gates Retirement Party]

There are over a dozen people working at our fair Gizmodo, but as a Windows user, I'm in a definite minority. I still rock XP, and I'm pretty happy with that. Why haven't I switched to Macs? Plenty of reasons, not least of which being that I'm just too smart to switch to a Mac. That's right, I'm too smart for Macs. As Bill Gates's retirement rapidly approaches I figured now is a good time to lay out why I'm loyal to his OS. I grew up with Windows. Although my first computer was a Mac Classic (I was like 3 at the time, and I only used it to play that helicopter game where you have to drop the little man into the horse-drawn hay carriage), I've been using Windows PCs for nearly my entire life, learning how to fiddle with the command prompt in DOS and dealing with the rudimentary pile of crap that was Windows 3. [lien] [EN]

Modular Ping Pong Table Allows For Crazy 12 Player Games [Ping Pong]

If you have ever watched a professional table tennis tournament (or Forrest Gump at least) you know that a two-person game can get completely insane. Now, imagine the mayhem that would ensue with up to 12 people battling it out at once. Thanks to designer Guenter Arndt and his modular table tennis system, this ridiculousness is a reality. Simply put, users can arrange the tables in any configuration that they desire. You can even retro fit a traditional table to add wild new elements to your game. Currently, Arndt's table is up for a Next Big Thing Award for 2008, and a book is in the works that outlines configurations and rules for serious multi-player games. If it ever does go up for sale, all you would need is a really long Foosball table and some 3. [lien] [EN]