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It isn’t very often a piece of software comes along and puts a big smile on my face, but “Windows Home Server” is just that piece of software. It’s core is based on Windows Server 2003 and I have been lucky enough to participate as a beta tester.

I’m really looking forward to this package/product to hit the streets. It will be a pc in the home which will take care of all the other pc’s in the home. This pc is a SERVER on end user steroids!

Features:

* Centralized Backup - Allows backup up to 10 PCs using Single Instance Store technology to avoid multiple copies of the same file, even if that file exists on multiple PCs.
* Health Monitoring - Can centrally track the health of all PCs on the network, including antivirus and firewall status.
* File Sharing - Offers network shares for commonly used files like MP3s and videos with network-attached storage.
* Printer Sharing - Allows a centralized print server to handle print jobs for all users.
* Previous Versions - Takes advantage of Volume Shadow Copy Services to take point in time snapshots that allow older versions of files to be recovered.
* Headless Operation - No monitor or keyboard attached to the device itself, much like a firewall or router.
* Remote administration - Provides a client UI to remotely perform administrative tasks. Also allows Remote Desktop connections to the server.
* Remote Access Gateway - Allows access to any PC on the network from outside the home.
* Media Streaming - Can stream media to an Xbox 360 or other devices supporting Windows Media Connect.
* Data redundancy - Guards against a single drive failure by duplicating data across multiple drives.
* Expandable Storage - Provides a unified single and easily expandable storage space, removing the need for drive letters.

No Monitor, KeyBoard, or mouse needed! Just a box you leave tucked away in a closet which is connected via an Ethernet cable. Finally someone has filled a need for automated backups without the hassle associated with backing up your pc’s in the home.

For more information click on these links:

http://www.stopdigitalamnesia.com/
http://on10.net/Blogs/jesse/windows-home-server-will-live-in-your-closet-simplify-your-life/

My Fellow Americans: As you all know, the defeat of the Iraq regime has been completed.

Since congress does not want to spend any more money on this war, our mission in Iraq is complete.

This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American forces from Iraq This action will be complete within 30 days. It is now time to begin the reckoning.

Before me, I have two lists. One list contains the names of countries which have stood by our side during the Iraq conflict. This list is short. The United Kingdom , Spain , Bulgaria , Australia , and Poland are some of the countries listed there.

The other list contains everyone not on the first list. Most of the world’s nations are on that list. My press secretary will be distributing copies of both lists later this evening.

Let me start by saying that effective immediately, foreign aid to those nations on List 2 ceases immediately and indefinitely. The money saved during the first year alone will pretty much pay for the costs of the Iraqi war.

The American people are no longer going to pour money into third world Hellholes and watch those government leaders grow fat on corruption.

Need help with a famine ? Wrestling with an epidemic? Call France .

In the future, together with Congress, I will work to redirect this money toward solving the vexing social problems we still have at home . On that note, a word to terrorist organizations. Screw with us and we will hunt you down and eliminate you and all your friends from the face of the earth.

Thirsting for a gutsy country to terrorize? Try France , or maybe China .

I am ordering the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with France , and Russia . Thanks for all your help, comrades. We are retiring from NATO as well. Bon chance, mes amis.

I have instructed the Mayor of New York City to begin towing the many UN diplomatic vehicles located in Manhattan with more than two unpaid parking tickets to sites where those vehicles will be stripped, shredded and crushed. I don’t care about whatever treaty pertains to this. You creeps have tens of thousands of unpaid tickets. Pay those tickets tomorrow or watch your precious Benzes, Beamers and limos be turned over to some of the finest chop shops in the world. I love New York

A special note to our neighbors. Canada is on List 2. Since we are likely to be seeing a lot more of each other, you folks might want to try not pissing us off for a change.

Mexico is also on List 2 President Calderon and his entire corrupt government really need an attitude adjustment. I will have a couple extra tank and infantry divisions sitting around. Guess where I am going to put ‘em? Yep, border security.

Oh, by the way, the United States is abrogating the NAFTA treaty - starting now.

We are tired of the one-way highway. Immediately, we’ll be drilling for oil in Alaska - which will take care of this country’s oil needs for decades to come. If you’re an environmentalist who opposes this decision, I refer you to List 2 above: pick a country and move there. They care.

It is time for America to focus on its own welfare and its own citizens. Some will accuse us of isolationism. I answer them by saying, “darn tootin.”

Nearly a century of trying to help folks live a decent life around the world has only earned us the undying enmity of just about everyone on the planet. It is time to eliminate hunger in America It is time to eliminate homelessness in America . To the nations on List 1, a final thought. Thank you guys. We owe you and we won’t forget.

To the nations on List 2, a final thought: You might want to learn to speak Arabic.

God bless America . Thank you and good night.

Thanks EVOC. a.k.a Sgt. Hans Schultz

If you are ever in the position of having to create a letter of recommendation for anyone to help them on their journey in the business world, Boxfreeconcepts.com is the right place for you.

It helps you create the most elegant glowing letter I have ever seen. If anyone remembers using “MadLibs” as a kid, this is the grownup version.

Click here to get started…

Thanks for the Link Jseven.

Yes, there’s actually a hidden music track in Windows XP, which used to be the title track for Internet Explorer 3.0’s install CD

After listening to Slacker this weekend, I’m inclined to say, “Goodbye Pandora”. As mentioned in a previous post earlier, Slacker is new and has certainly hit the ground running.
I have been an avid Pandora follower for a long time but honestly got put off by so many obscure artist’s that dotted the various broadcast stations that I set up. On one hand it’s great to be able to explore different avenues of artistry and on the other, most of those starving artist’s work shouldn’t have even hit the streets or my ears.

Slacker has such a wide selection of predefined music categories, I’m sure there is something for everyone’s taste with an eye on mainstream music we have grown to love.

Give Slacker a try and let me know what you think. No commercials, Popular Music selections, Just great Streaming Internet Radio. The only requirement is a computer connected to the internet, speakers, and a thirst for some great tunes.

Hiddenpcmaster

Meet the scientific prophets who claim we are on the verge of creating a new type of human - a human v2.0.

It’s predicted that by 2029 computer intelligence will equal the power of the human brain. Some believe this will revolutionise humanity - we will be able to download our minds to computers extending our lives indefinitely. Others fear this will lead to oblivion by giving rise to destructive ultra intelligent machines.

One thing they all agree on is that the coming of this moment - and whatever it brings - is inevitable.

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Already bored with Internet radio? Well, lucky for you technology continues to evolve at a rapid clip. Slacker Inc. has announced the latest in user-friendly interfacing, which they call “Personal Radio.” The format, which will allow listeners to customize their own radio stations and listen to them anywhere, is already available for use on their site, www.slacker.com, but later this year the company will release portable radio players that will be powered by Wi-Fi, as well as satellite car kits.

Aimed in name and concept at the music lover who does not want to fritter away hours creating playlists, Slacker offers millions of songs grouped into radio stations by genre or artist. Music can be streamed on the Web using the company’s music player at www.slacker.com. To indicate their preferred types of music and bands, listeners can flag tracks they like and dislike.

Slacker has already acquired content rights from Universal and Sony. BMG have also expressed their interest. Since they are ad-funded, Slacker services are all free, aside from the satellite radio, which will include a $7.50 monthly fee.