Tag Archive for 'windows'

Comment of the day

Published on December 13, 2007 in Funny. 0 Comments
“Windows and IIS…rock solid and secure”
Is that a new tickbox?

in Jeff Alexander’s blog.

 Microsoft’s track record on security is improving, but the comment still cracked me up :D

Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.0 (Beta)

Published on August 1, 2007 in Mac. 0 Comments

Today Microsoft released the Beta version of its Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac, dubbed v2.0 .This release includes the following new features:

  • Universal Binary

    • Runs natively on both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Macs.

  • Remote Desktop Protocol 6.0

    • Provides better compatibility with Windows Vista, improved security features, and many other improvements.

  • Multiple Sessions

    • Lets you connect to multiple Windows-based computers at the same time.

  • Improved User Experience

    • Provides a true Mac experience and improved usability.

  • Improved Customization Options

    • Lets you change application preferences, including keyboard shortcuts, while you are running a session. Changes take effect the next time that you connect.

  • Dynamic Screen Resizing

    • Lets you resize your session window or switch to full-screen mode during a session.

  • Improved Printing Support

    • Supports all configured printers on your Mac. No longer limited to PostScript printers.

    This new version is now a Universal Binary and uses the latest Remote Desktop 6.0 protocol enabling better Vista support.
    Another nice feature is the support for several running sessions.

    Download available here.

    The downside of letting Macs run Windows…

    Published on June 4, 2007 in Apple and Mac. 1 Comment

    I bought a house (again) last Friday and went to see some shops today with my girlfriend at the local mall.

    We we looking for some Wok cooking books and went to Fnac, which happens to be one of Portugal’s biggest Apple retailers.

    Right next to the Apple zone it’s the kids zone and what do I see in a small “kids” table with small “kids” chairs? A pair of iMacs. What really got my attention was when I saw a kid playing Solitaire. Wait, but OSX doesn’t come with Solitaire… what gives?! You guessed right, it was running Windows! I went to check the other iMac and it was also running Windows. Not running Solitaire, but with a visible Windows desktop.

    Want it with a cherry on top? On the side of the iMacs there was a flyer with something like “With support from Apple IMC Portugal”.

    Now, who decided to promote Macs running Windows? Fnac? IMC? Does IMC know this is happening? Does Apple know?