SharedView (previously codenamed "Tahiti") is now available without an invite. SharedView will let you connect up to 15 friends or co-workers to your computer so they can see your screen. Sessions can be initiated through Windows Live Messenger and up to 200MB worth of files can be…

Tag 3 auf der CeBit war ziemlich cool.  Ich habe die Chance gehabt mit Thomas Stowasser über das ZFS – Zentrum für Softwarekonzepte zu reden und auch ein Demo von Feuerlösch-Roboter, der kein Feuer löscht zu sehen.  Andere Themen sind der IT-Fitness-Test auf der CeBIT 2007, ein…

I ran in to Major Nelson earlier grabbing take-out at Pasta Ya Gotcha. I'm surprised he noticed me at all since he was twittering, checking email, and talking on a conference call all at the same time. Turns out there's been a few problems on the Xbox Live network today. Sounded like everyone on the…

The Polish Team entry for the 2006 Imagine Cup Short Film Competition.

Back when I was playing Pong, the idea of a home computer was a distant science fiction fantasy. By the time I was playing Pac Man, the idea of home networks seemed absurd. Now here I am playing Call of Duty 4 while my home server backs up all the home computers across my home network. Times have…

For those of you lucky enough to find a Home Server under your Christmas tree (or other gift sheltering holiday ornamentation), you'll be happy to know a nice update was released today that, among other things, will give you your own trusted SSL certificate. This means that when you connect to your…

Am Tag 5 auf der CeBit durfte ich ein bisschen hinter den Kulissen gucken.  Björn Schneider (ITaCS) führt durch den Server-Raum, erklärt das Microsoft-Messenetzwerk und weiß, wozu 6 Kilometer Kabel nötig sind.  Auch dabei, Helmut Otto (OSST) präsentiert ISA Server Appliances.  …

Okay, so you're at home and you grab a scrap piece of paper where you begin jotting down your grocery list.  Eggs, Milk, Flax Seed, anti-aging cream and suddenly, out of nowhere, a giant gust of wind comes roaring through your house only to rip that grocery…

First off, you guys bring a great perspective into the gamer exclusivity topic.  Great comments.  I tend to bounce back and forth on the subject and I appreciate your opinions.  But Ted, let's be real...how awesome would it be to play Mario on the 360?    I see your point…

The creative forces at WORKTANK here in Seattle show us how they built the seewindowsvista site.  From Story Boards and scripts to Photoshop and After Effects.  They worked with actor Tom Skerritt of Top Gun fame, but it's a cool opportunity to see the behind the scenes stuff.  Come…