Category Archives: Microsoft

Unlocking Cingular/ATT Phones bought on eBay

Microsoft, Mobility
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One of the most common questions people have when they see my collection of Windows Mobile phones is how we get them, are we made of money? Apparently so, since Katie is now even giving away handsets, box and all. … Continue reading

The South Shall Rise Again!

Microsoft
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Break out your finest overalls and roll out your moonshine barrel: The Greater South is BACK! Ok, not really, but Microsoft has reorganized its territories and the new Greater Southeast District now covers Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Georgia, NC and SC. … Continue reading

We’re now a 2 Blackjack house

Gadgets, Microsoft
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Nearly a month after I got the Samsung Blackjack for development purposes (and a day to a month that Katie took it from me) I’ve placed an order for another one. As much as it pains me to dump the … Continue reading

Orlando welcomes Microsoft MGX

Microsoft
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It’s that time of the year, Microsoft MGX started today and Microsoft’s entire sales troop got to Orlando for a week long swim in the koolade: You can’t Photoshop that! Photo credit to Karl Palachuk So, welcome to Orlando folks. … Continue reading

Finally! MAPS Legitimacy

Microsoft
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Well over a decade in the making, MAPS finally has some legitimate barriers that establish who can obtain the Microsoft Action Pack Subscription, aka, thousands in free Microsoft software. How big is this? Very. Specifically for the frugal SMB sector … Continue reading

Windows Home Server Goes Gold

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Windows Home Server Goes Gold.. for once, our opinions of this product are in line thought my impression of this product has slightly more red pigment on that gold color spectrum chart. But, alas, I’m under NDA contract for this … Continue reading

WWPC: Impression-Reflection

Events, IT Business, Microsoft
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The other night I was traveling back from WWPC with two girls from Microsoft that were heading to their MDX meeting. I did my best as a Floridian to give them an idea of what to do, where to go, … Continue reading

WWPC: Where’s the beef Vlad?

Events, Microsoft
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From the mailbag: Subject: Where’s the beef Vlad? Enjoyed the reports from WPC thank you for doing them. It looks like you had a great time. Thank you for representing our interests to Microsoft. Thank you, thank you, thank you! … Continue reading

WWPC: The End

Events, Microsoft
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Back in my hotel room, WWPC is done with and I have a folder full of notes, project ideas, business goals and improvement plans that will take years to implement. As you head back home and are waiting for your … Continue reading

WWPC Day 4: The Big MAPS Wrap

Events, Microsoft
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On a personal and social side, I’m quite down and out today, on a number of fronts for a number of reasons. On a professional and corporate side, however, I am excited, clueless and more driven than ever before. I … Continue reading