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IntelliAdmin LAN Beta
The time is almost here. We are getting ready to release our first beta of Remote Control LAN Edition - compatible with Vista, and 64 bit windows. We have been accepting beta application requests for almost a year now, and over 5000 people have asked to be on the list.
We have setup a private beta website that will be the central location for the latest builds, and updated information about the current beta version:
http://www.intelliadmin.com/beta
Because of the way we saved our beta requests we have to enter them all by hand into our system, so if you are on the list...you should be getting an email within the next day or so. It will have the username and password you need to login. Make sure to add beta@intelliadmin.com to your spam filter whitelist.
The beta is not released yet, but once you login there is more information about what the beta will consist of, and our road map to completion.
If you want to be on the beta list we are still accepting applications. Simply send an email to support@intelliadmin.com with 'Beta' as the subject, and we will get you on the list.
Posted By: Steve Wiseman on Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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Free Windows Security Guides
I have been looking for a "best practices" document to use when setting up Vista in a business environment. While searching the MS website I came across these three security guides:
Windows Vista Security Guide
Windows XP Security Guide
Windows 2003 Security Guide
They offer a tremendous amount of information that can help you get your machines as secure as possible in any type of environment.
Take a look - you will be surprised by how much is covered.
Posted By: Steve Wiseman on Wednesday, June 11, 2008
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How to purchase Windows XP after June 30th
If you are like me, you were brought to Windows Vista kicking and screaming. All of the flash and lights just do not seem to be worth all of the broken drivers, slow boots, and frequent crashes.
Microsoft is trying to sunset XP as quickly as they can, and after June 30th it will be much more difficult to get your hands on it. Microsoft released a statement a few days ago saying: "Windows XP will no longer be available for purchase from Microsoft for general retail and OEM partners as of June 30, 2008."
That seems like there is no way around it, but MS is not telling the whole story with that press release. If an OEM, or a computer store still has copies of XP, or machines with XP installed - they can still sell them as long as they please. The same is true for computer makers like Dell, and HP.
Additionally hardware makers like Dell, and HP are selling their higher end Vista machines with 'Downgrade' rights. This means if you are not pleased with Vista, and want to switch back you can call them up and get an XP disk to upgrade (oops) downgrade your machine. This also is allowed after the June 30th deadline.
Finally, makers of lower end notebooks that simply cannot handle Vista (like ASUS in Taiwan) have been given the right to sell XP all the way through 2010. The requirement is that these machines have a small screen and a low powered CPU.
So it looks like we are almost at the end of the road with XP. At least from Microsoft's perspective. I think people will be using it for many years to come. Heck...I still get asked if we support Windows 98. I bet in 2018 we will still be getting support questions asking if we support XP :)
Posted By: Steve Wiseman on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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