Windows 2008 and SharePoint 2007 Don’t Play Nice
Recenlty i was trying to get a development environment setup on my new Windows 2008 computer, and was installing the typical Microsoft items. Little did i know that SharePoint 2007 wont install on Windows 2008:
Here is the error I ran into:
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OpenOffice 3.0 Beta Now Available, Adds Native OS X Support
Windows/Mac/Linux (all platforms): OpenOffice.org, the free office application suite, has released a beta of its 3.0 version to the public with a few key features rolled in. The biggest update is native support for Mac OS X platforms, meaning no need to install X11 packages on older Macs or switch to NeoOffice for a smoother experience (although NeoOffice plans to release a 3.0 of its own, so stay tuned). OpenOffice also adds built-in conversion filters for Office 2007/Mac Office 2008 files, a new “solver” function for spreadsheets, enhanced notes and viewing options in Writer, and other enticements for those willing to risk a few bugs. OpenOffice.org 3.0 beta is a free download for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux systems.
http://download.openoffice.org/3.0beta/
Problem with Aspose.word: System.AccessViolationException
We were using aspose.PDF + aspose.word on our local dev computers and everything worked fine (windows 2k3 server 32bit) We then deployed to our test server Windows 2k3 64bit and the site blew up.
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A Mac Among Us: Hiding Macs at work
Recently we wanted to get some Macs at work so that we could test our web applications. Our company mostly runs on Windows 2003 machines. So our solution? Hide them with our PC’s!
The new Mac Mini is perfect for hiding behind a monitor or around the corner somewhere. No one can really see it.
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An average day at the Microsoft Technology Center
Ever wonder what a day at the Microsoft Technology Center (MTC)would be like? Have you ever even heard of the MTC? For those who dont know, MTCs are places where Microsoft sets up environments to help companies envision, architect and demonstrate solutions with their products. I recently was able to visit one and have a talk with some of their employees…
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Asus Expecting Eee PC Shortage
Asustek’s wildly successful ultra-portable laptop, dubbed “EeePC”, is selling out faster than the PC maker can supply them. The Linux-powered laptop sports a 7″ LCD, 700Mhz processor, wi-fi, and 2GB or 4GB solid state hard drives at affordable sub-$400 prices. Since the EeePC’s initial release, the customized Linux OS has received generally favorable reviews and the consensus is that for it’s purpose as a “second laptop”, the EeePC does an excellent job.
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iPhone Photo Transfers on XP but it doesn’t work on Windows 2003 Server
iTunes and Windows 2003 Server get along fine but the iPhone as a digital camera is another story. While trying to get photos off my iphone for this blog, I ran into a little issue..HOW THE HECK DO I GET PICTURES OFF THIS DAMN PHONE???
Well it seems as if the iPhone is supposed to be picked up like any normal digital camera, and it worked that way on my Vista machine. The problem is that here at the office, all we have are 2003 servers….
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Reasons Why Some People Shouldn’t have a PC!
After many years in the IT field doing both reisdential and commercial work I’ve come to a very stunning conclusion, some people on this earth are not meant to have a pc. As many people know buying a PC is like buying a car, you get what you pay for. So don’t expect to go to walmart, purchase a $300 emachines pc and expect it to run Call of Duty 4, it isn’t going to happen.
More to come…..
