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Microsoft and Oracle announce enterprise partnership

Created: Jun 25, 2013
Microsoft Corp. and Oracle Corp. yesterday announced a partnership that will enable customers to run Oracle software on Windows Server Hyper-V and in Windows Azure. Customers will be able to deploy Oracle software — including Java, Oracle Database and Oracle WebLogic Server — on Windows Server Hyper-V or in Windows Azure and receive full support from Oracle. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. For additional information: Microsoft Press Release at https://www.

Windows 8 Upgrade ... it's so easy!

Created: Nov 05, 2012
Today I decided to upgrade my home computer to Windows 8 Pro. One thing you have to know is that this is a very critical system for us at home. It runs the entertainment system and most importantly feeds our TV system (XBox 360) in the living room. I was specifically nervous about the fact that the TV signal for the Media Center comes from a powerline connected devolo dLAN TV Sat PC device (that actually sits on the top floor of our house).

Cliplets: still and dynamic images

Created: Nov 01, 2012
If you are as addicted as I am with looking at Bing’s totally awesome photographs, there is now a way to actually create your own piece of art. Microsoft Research provides a nice little interactive app that gives users the power to create “Cliplets” – a type of imagery that sits between stills and video, including imagery such as video textures and “cinemagraphs”. The app provides a simple, yet expressive way to mix static and dynamic elements from a video clip.

Windows Azure: updates from the spring release

Created: Jun 08, 2012
Below please find some new information on Windows Azure and related information: Now Available: New Services and Enhancements to Windows Azure: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/now-available-new-services-and-enhancements-to-windows-azure/ Announcing New Windows Azure Services to Deliver “Hybrid Cloud”: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-new-windows-azure-services-to-deliver-hybrid-cloud/ Case Study: E-Publisher Aims to Triple Revenues by Switching from Amazon to Windows Azure: https://t.co/Y4srAaiq Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions!

BMW 5-series E61: CD-changer hangs/does not release magazine ... do it yourself

Created: May 01, 2012
Today, I noticed that the CD-changer of our BMW 5-series E61 hangs and it did not release the CD magazine. What made it worth is that it tried to release it every couple of minutes which started to hurt the car’s battery. I bing’d and luckily found this post (in German) that describes how to fix it yourself. Basically you have to follow these steps in order to solve this problem:

Windows Phone: Skype 1.0 now in Marketplace

Created: Apr 23, 2012
Skype for Windows Phone is now officially available in Marketplace. Download it now here. It supports free voice and video calls to other Skype users (or cheaper calls to landlines and other cell phones with Skype Credit) along with other cool features like portrait mode video calling, support for joining audio conference calls, call-in-progress notifications and block and unblock contacts. See more information at Big Blog or at Skype Garage.

Microsoft Script Explorer for Windows PowerShell (pre-release)

Created: Mar 20, 2012
If you always wanted to learn how to script using PowerShell, this tool makes it even easier to learn and explore all the cool features. Very nice new experience of guidance and content. Check it out at https://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=29101

Skype app for Windows Phone is here

Created: Feb 27, 2012
Finally, the long awaited Skype app for Windows Phone is here. This information has been announced today during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Please find a blog post here (original URL https://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2012/02/27/windows-phone-at-mobile-world-congress-2012.aspx). Just in case the Zune link does not work, please try it via marketplace (original URL https://www.windowsphone.com/en-GB/apps/c3f8e570-68b3-4d6a-bdbb-c0a3f4360a51) … this worked for me!

Windows Phone 7 - new update named Mango coming soon

Created: Sep 03, 2011
If you have some knowledge of Silverlight and .NET it will be so easy to leverage your knowledge and develop for WP7 codenamed Mango. Please see this new ad for Mango update: [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpI8252TieM&feature=player_embedded]!

Yay! my first Windows Phone 7 Mango app officially published

Created: Sep 02, 2011
Today I uploaded my first Windows Phone 7 Mango app to Microsoft’s App Hub. It is all about the service provided by OnlineTvRecorder.com. It talks to their API to view TV programs/schedules, shows your own recordings as well as future highlights and top-recordings. An integrated search lets you search the OTR catalog using keywords. I just got confirmation that it is officially certified and published to private beta test. Please let me know if you are interested in testing ;-)
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