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Windows Home Server Release Candidate

Wednesday, 13 June 2007

Windows Home Server RC (Release Candidate) is now available to download for everyone on the beta program, Plus the 100,000 other folks that had signed up and not been accepted so far. It looks like all new applicants to the beta will be approved straight away too, allowing everyone to take it for a spin!

It's not going to be possible to do an upgrade install if you already have a previous version on your server - meaning you'll have to wipe your OS AND data drives on your box to install. However MS say that from this release forward upgrades will be possible...

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Windows Vista SideShow Fridge Magnet

Wednesday, 16 May 2007

Descried as a "FM Fridge Magnet scribbler device", the The MK140 from Ricavision has a 3.5” QVGA LCD screen that can be used to display messages and send them on to the Windows Vista box. There are definitely going to be some Smart Home applications for this device...

"Scribbler for Windows SideShow Adds “Sticky Note” Convenience to Wireless Connectivity - Ricavision International Inc. is proud to introduce the MK140 FM Magnet, a portable home “scribbler” device that functions like an electronic note pad with Windows SideShow capability. The MK140 FM Fridge Magnet can be easily attached to the refrigerator, or wherever it is needed, for maximum convenience..

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Windows Home Server Community Technology Preview (CTP)

Thursday, 19 April 2007

From the Blog run by the Windows Home Server team at Microsoft...

"Great news! Today we're broadly rolling out a new test build of Windows Home Server - a Community Technology Preview (CTP.) If you've been following Home Server press coverage, or seen the subtle hints from the team in postings to the forums, you knew it was coming soon. CTP provides a wide range of code fixes, user interface improvements and feature enhancements, such as...

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Domia Launches New Harmony CCTV Server

Saturday, 17 March 2007

Domia have released information on a new addition to their Harmony home automation software range. The CCTV server application is available for £65.00, or bundled with a 4 channel DVR card for £160.00...

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Vista Media Center Review

Saturday, 10 March 2007

Here's a nice blog review of Vista Media Center. Worth a read if you are considering the upgrade from XP MCE.

"Media center is ready for the big time, and I highly recommend it become the central entertainment hub of your home. With extenders in any of your major entertainment areas, you now have access to everything. All your music, all your TV, pictures, even video library is now available everywhere from a centralized location...

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