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Ever since I upgraded to Windows 10 (and then a couple of weeks later, paved the machine straight to Windows 10) I’ve been unable to install Quicktime, from Apple.

I used to be a Microsoft fanboy, really, used to be. I had Windows Phone back when it was SmartPhone or Windows Mobile, or whatever they wanted to call it (too long ago to remember, and it was always changing). I purchased a 30gb Zune the day they came out (unboxing video), I purchased a 4gb zune after those devices came out. I had a Zune Pass for too many years to count.

It's Christmas Eve, 2:30am, and what am I doing? Working of course. I've been up for a while here posting a bunch of things on Codeplex. The projects aren't published yet, so you can't see them, but you might see them show up here in a few days! Cool things, big changes, are a comin!

Wow, I was just about to head to bed when I saw this post from Cesar over at Zune Insider. Great news, the spring update for the Zune is here, or almost here. I'm looking forward to these specific updates.
It always seems that one project always leads to another, and I'm usually lucky if that other is only one. First I started on my Flickr module for this website. That leads to me needing to setup SQL server, that leads me to wanting to setup a server in the basement with SQL server on it. Which leads me to (for a brief moment) think of buying a Windows Home Server from Circuity City. Luckily I stopped with the thoughts of buying a new machine for now. At the moment I'm trying to install an eval version of Windows Home Server on an old machine in the basement with a new hard drive I bought today, which leads me to the question. Where do my mice go when they die? I can't find a PS2 mouse in this house to save my life, now to see if a wireless USB mouse will do what I need, as I can't get past the license agreement screen without a mouse.... Bad UI MS
I've gone through the process of flashing my Samsung Blackjack with the Windows Mobile 6 upgrade. If you're looking for the WM6 upgrade for the Blackjack you can get it from Samsung here. (www.samsung.com/us/i607/windowsupgrade) According to the Samsung website here are the new features/fixes that WM6 provides. Please see the condensed list below for details of some changes found in this HA1 update for the SGH-i607 (BlackJack).

Well apparently for exercise my lazy day is Thursday! I came home this evening with no motivation to go and run at the YMCA. I crashed on the couch with Natalie for a few hours and finally got up to move around a little. I need to eat dinner and do some computer things tonight. One thing I would like to do is provide a full write up of the process used to convert from CommunityServer to DotNetNuke. I'll see if I can't do that! I'm also going to upgrade my Samsung Blackjack to Windows Mobile 6 tonight.

It looks like today is the day I get to install the Zune software on my Windows Vista machine at home. Oh happy day!Though, so far, while browsing the Zune site with Vista I still can't download the software. i see"Zune software is compatible with the following operating systems:Windows® Home, Professional, and Tablet PC Edition XP Service Pack 2 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Update Rollup 2 Windows Vista"Which is really helpful, Vista is supported, but it still won't let me download it yet ;) Posted from...
Windows VistaWindows Vista is not supported at this time. Check back soon for updates.WTFO Posted from...
If you're a MSDN subscriber Office 2007 is available for download. I'm not the first one to post it on weblogs.asp.net but I had to do it anyways to get the word out to those subscribed to my blog. Posted from...
 Originally posted https://www.tmcnet.com/ce/articles/3343-abi-research-reveals-58-percent-ipod-users-may.htmBy Susan J. Campbell, TMCnet Contributing Editor All of you die-hard iPod enthusiasts may be dejected to learn that research has shown that Microsoft Zune may be posing a bigger threat to Apple’s iPod than you are willing to realize or admit.ABI Research has released the findings of a new study that reveal that many prospective MP3 player buyers – including current iPod owners – would be likely to choose Microsoft’s (News - Alert) Zune over Apple’s star product.When 1,725 teenage and adult US residents were asked whether they planned to buy an MP3 player in the next 12 months, of those responding they were likely to do so, 58 percent revealed they were “somewhat likely” or “extremely likely” to choose a Microsoft Zune player over the iPod or another MP3 player brand.This 58 percent that were likely to go the way of the Microsoft Zune – all identified themselves as existing iPod owners. The respondents owning other brands, 59 percent, were also “somewhat or extremely likely” to purchase the Microsoft Zune as opposed to another brand – including the iPod.Steve Wilson, ABI Research (News - Alert) principal analyst, shared that the firm’s conclusion is that iPod users don’t display the same passionate loyalty to iPods that Macintosh users have historically shown for their Apple products. The survey revealed that only 15 percent of iPod owners said that they were “not very likely” or “not at all likely” to choose Zune.With these survey results, the real question is whether or not Microsoft’s Zune will be able to draw the attention it needs to come anywhere close to iPod’s impressive sales record. ABI Research shared that it believes that a critical factor will be to what extent Microsoft can differentiate the Zune from competing products in some meaningful way.Wilson noted that one differentiator, Zune’s Wi-Fi peer-to-peer sharing, which Microsoft is playing up heavily, isn’t really all that compelling, at least not right now. There is a lot more that could be done with that capability.Considering the results of this survey from ABI Research, Apple will have to make some big announcements in the next year in order to maintain its competitive edge in the industry. Wilson advised that Apple should develop a new high-end device that works really well and looks really cool as other brands are catching up.The data contained in the ABI Research report was a result of an October 2006 Web-based survey among a nationally-balanced and demographically-representative sample of 1,725 online consumers, age 18 and older. Respondents were provided a photo and description of the Microsoft Zune device before being asked about their likelihood to choose it over a competitive MP3 player. To more close examine the survey results, click here.While Microsoft may still have some work to do to make its Zune the commercial success it is hoping for, the results of this survey are likely to cause waves in the industry. Apple cannot remain on its throne without making some changes as consumers will continue to demand more and the competition is not willing to take a “wait and see” approach. This ongoing saga will be one to follow closely to see how it plays out over the next year and who will end up coming out on top. Posted from...
Edgar posted a link earlier in spanish, I figure I'd help the english speaking folks out with a link to the english version of Microsoft Scoreboard. Now you can follow along with the World Cup and get your latest sports RSS Feeds inside of the scoreboard, download it now! Posted from...
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Chris Hammond

Chris Hammond is a father, husband, leader, software developer, photographer and car guy. Chris focuses on the latest in technology including artificial intelligence (AI) and has spent decades becoming an expert in ASP.NET and DotNetNuke (DNN) development. You will find a variety of posts relating to those topics here on the website. For more information check out the about Chris Hammond page.

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