Microsoft to Unveil Official Web-based Messenger

Microsoft announced that it is testing a new web-based version of its popular MSN Messenger Service, similar to Yahoo’s web-based service. There have been several third-party services to offer this, but this one’s official and will hopefully provide seamless support for all features. The interface is quite cool.

• Link: MSN Web Messenger Beta

August 9th, 2004  Software   Tags: im, messenger, microsoft, msn, ui, more...

PHP 5 Released, New Tools from Microsoft

PHP 5 was released, and if that wasn’t good enough, Microsoft is planning to release some swank development tools for ASP.NET. Also, they have a lite version of SQL Server, called SQL Express, that is to compete with the likes of MySQL but with fewer license restrictions (supposedly) than MSDE. Finally, they are also developing a lite version of Visual Studio, called Visual Web Developer, that is a supported follow-up to ASP.NET Web Matrix.

July 13th, 2004  Web - Development   Tags: asp.net, microsoft, mysql, php, programming, Software, sql, www, more...

Keep Your Computer Safe

Every year more and more more and more malware goes around trying to wreak havoc on your computer. Here are some tools to help keep you safe:

• SpamBayes – A free spam filter plugin for Microsoft Outlook and IMAP/POP-compliant mail servers.
• Adaware – A popular spyware detection and removal tool for Windows.
• Spybot Search & Destroy – An alternative to Adaware. Now includes spyware removal, Internet Explorer integration, and real-time protection.
• Windows XP Service Pack 2 – If you don’t have a hardware firewall, the next best thing is the excellent free firewall included with Service Pack 2. Also comes with popup blocking.
• SpywareBlaster – Proactively blocks spyware, adware, browser hijackers, and dialers from being installed on your computer.
• AVG Anti-virus – A free antivirus program from Grisoft, including updated definitions.

May 30th, 2004  Software   Tags: antivirus, Computers, malware, microsoft, Software, spam, spyware, more...

ASP.NET on Apache

I just found out that it is possible to run ASP.NET on Apache using, amazingly enough, Microsoft open source sample web server, Cassini! That’s pretty cool, considering how incompatible Classic ASP was with non-Microsoft web servers. Hopefully it will only be a matter of time before someone writes an Apache module for it.

December 17th, 2003  Web - Development   Tags: apache, asp.net, foss, linux, microsoft, mono, Software, more...

Java to Release Web Application Development Tool

Finally, Sun is finally understanding one of the reasons people like to develop applications with Microsoft technologies so much – a decent IDE. They are working on a new tool called Project Rave which is set to allow developers to quickly create Java-based web applications like Microsoft’s Web Matrix.

Now if they could only work on making Tomcat less horrible to use…

December 3rd, 2003  Software   Tags: java, microsoft, programming, Software, tomcat, more...

Black Microsoft Office Keyboard for Sale

Check out the keyboard I have for sale. I features a scroll wheel on the left side of the keyboard and many configurable Office and Multimedia buttons in a sleek silver and black color.

March 4th, 2003  For Sale   Tags: auction, ebay, For Sale, keyboard, microsoft, office, more...