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• 'Last lecture' professor dies of cancer - Randy Pausch

  I was sad to find out today that Randy Pausch had passed forward into a better life. I was deeply moved by his speech and the way he lived. You can read the full article here: 'Last lecture' professor dies of cancer For those of you that have... Posted Jul 25 2008, 02:52 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, Interviews, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts, Health and Fitness, IE 8

• Are you a TechNet Subscriber? Use TMSAM09 and I can save you 15%

  Happy Friday Boys and Girls!  Due to the success the program from last year, it is back again this year and I can save you 15%!!!!! Just Use TMSAM09 when ordering your new subscription.  I also have a big announcement based on your feedback... Posted Jul 18 2008, 02:08 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, IE, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, Interviews, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts, IE 8

• More Imagine Cup Videos!

  Check out the two new interviews my buddy Chris took from imagine cup.  Chris spoke with two MS executives, Scott Davidson and Chris Weber.  Check it out here: Microsoft Executives at Imagine Cup Share this post: Read More... Posted May 13 2008, 04:51 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• The Last Interview and Huge Personal Announcement!

  Well folks, it almost brings a tear to my face.  Here is the last Matt and Keith video interview for a while.  We are both getting ready to move into our summer schedules, Keith will be at TechEd and MMS.  My huge announcement below will... Posted Apr 22 2008, 06:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Interviews from Las Vegas during the Windows Server 2008 Launch Event

  Keith Combs and I just got back from Las Vegas, Nevada where we attended the Windows Server 2008 launch event. We took along our video cameras for the ride and captured some customer and partner conversations. During our time in Las Vegas I met with Evan... Posted Apr 11 2008, 05:46 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Live Events, Podcasts, Small Business Server 2003, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Randy Pausch gets a dream day with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

  Being a Cleveland Browns fan it is nearly impossible for me to say anything nice about the Pittsburgh Steelers.  However when they recently gave Randy Pausch a dream day, I have to give them respect and admiration for making a dream come true. ... Posted Apr 11 2008, 12:31 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts, Health and Fitness

• Matt on the Floor at SXSW* Getting his Jing with TechSmith

  One of the wonderful people I met walking around the floor were the folks from TechSmith.  For those of you who have not heard of TechSmith they are a software company that creates screen capture and recording tools, that are simply great. ... Posted Apr 04 2008, 08:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• Matt on the Floor at SXSW* The Pulse has Frog in its throat

  One of the great things about SXSW is all of the online community support that conference garners.  Specifically the folks at Frog Design got to handle and build a great web site to help the community come together.  They built a web site called... Posted Apr 03 2008, 08:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Learn about Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption

  Want to learn about BitLocker and want to have fun?  Then check out my good friend Chris Henley's post and video on BitLocker.  He did a fantastic job and let him know what you think!  Follow the link to watch the video! Blue : BitLocker... Posted Apr 02 2008, 11:57 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, TechNet Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Matt on the Floor at SXSW* Talking with Cynergy and a New User Interface

  In this interview I talk with Rick Barraza from Cynergy Systems. Rick works a lot with new interfaces.  In this video he discusses one of the coolest interfaces I have ever seen.  Additionally he led the presentation team that won the PhizzPop... Posted Mar 25 2008, 08:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• A fun look at two IT Pro Evangelists

  My buddy Keith and I decided to go to interview some IT Pros at the Houston Launch event, but we also decided to interview each other.  As my buddy Keith said this is 7 minutes of your life you’ll never get back .  :-) Also Keith and I... Posted Mar 24 2008, 08:45 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• Matt on the Floor at SXSW* Rocking Out with Christoph Schittko

  Happy Friday and it is: Time to Rock Out I did not spend all my time on the show floor talking to some fantastic folks, I rocked out on Guitar Hero with one of them: Christoph Schittko Check it out and watch us rocking out on medium!  :-) Just click... Posted Mar 21 2008, 08:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• Matt on the Floor at SXSW* Technology and the DJ with DJ Tina T!

  One of the great things about Technology is getting see all the fantastic uses.  During one of the many fun events at SXSW was the PhizzPop challenge , which was won by Cynergy!  During the event we had a fantastic DJ!  DJ Tina T rocked... Posted Mar 19 2008, 09:55 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• Matt on the Floor at SXSW* Learning about Silverlight 2 and O'Reilly

  During this interview I got to speak with Laurel Ackerman from O'Reilly Media about a new book they have on shelves: Essential Silverlight 2 Up-to-Date .  What is amazing is that we just announced Silverlight 2 on March 3rd and Laurel was holding... Posted Mar 18 2008, 03:37 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Podcasts, Screen Casts

• Highway to Powershell!

  If you love Rock & Roll and Powershell check this out! Share this post: Read More... Posted Mar 11 2008, 11:33 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Exchange 2007, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Heroes Fans: Your Zune Can Save the Cheerleader, Save the World!

  I am I was doing some surfing this morning, and found something very cool!  To promote the release of the Heroes Original Soundtrack album release on March 18, the producers of the show are going to release 5 videos featuring songs from the soundtrack... Posted Mar 02 2008, 10:58 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• Simply Amazing, Randy Pausch reprising his "Last Lecture"

  If you have never scene this talk, I highly recommend it, it is about 10 minutes long and worth every second.  I guarantee it will touch you.  It is an shorter version of a full lecture that he gave, and you can click on his name to learn more... Posted Feb 20 2008, 08:55 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts, Health and Fitness

• Screencast: How To Install Office Sharepoint Server 2007 on Windows Server 2008

  The other day I was building some new demo servers to showcase search capabilities with Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server 2007 (MOSS).  During the process I decided to install MOSS on my brand new RTM copy of Windows 2008 Enterprise server. ... Posted Feb 15 2008, 07:45 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Search, TechNet Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Straight out of Star Wars and Star Trek, 3-D Conferencing Technology Today!

  Attention on the holodeck!  Wow folks, seeing truly is believing.  I want to share with you a video one of my worldwide counterparts sent out.  This was simply too cool not to share! The folks at Cisco came out with a wonderfully innovative... Posted Jan 03 2008, 02:15 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Fun and Family, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• Looking for a last minute gift idea for the geek in your life?

  Well then look no further than a TechNet Subscription and I can save you $100! Remember we are still having our contest on the TechNet team and I am holding my own, but could use your help. :-) Click here to get your TechNet Subscription: Purchase a TechNet... Posted Dec 18 2007, 09:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Exchange, Active Directory, Search, Virtual PC, Windows Vista, System Center, ISA Server, Group Policy, SQL 2005, WebCast Question Logs, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, XBOX 360, Book of the Month, System Center Data Protection Manager, Podcasts, Virtual Server, ForeFront, Small Business Server 2003, Data Protection Manager, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Server 2008, A More Secure and Well Managed Infrastructure (SWMI), Screen Casts

• Interview: How do you think about Search in your Enterprise?

  Welcome to another on the street interview!!!!! While traveling in Ohio a few weeks ago, I had a chance to sit down with James Lakes to talk about search and where does he see it fit in an enterprise. We also talked briefly about Microsoft Search Server... Posted Dec 13 2007, 09:32 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Search, 2007 Office system, Podcasts, Screen Casts

• Windows 2008 Screencasts from the Edge

  Good morning everyone! I do not know if you have checked out the new place for IT professionals, but the place is out on the EDGE! TechNet Edge is a place where IT professionals go to get the inside scoop on the latest and greatest technologies. You can... Posted Dec 07 2007, 11:28 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet Events, Live Events, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• Announcing Microsoft Search Server (MSS) 2008 and Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express (MSS Express)

  Yesterday we announced some huge news the addition of two new search products for you! Microsoft Search Server (MSS) 2008 and Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express (MSS Express) and you you even try the release candidate (RC) of the express version today... Posted Nov 07 2007, 09:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Search, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Live Events, 2007 Office system, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows Desktop Search, Screen Casts

• What happens when IT and Football Collide: Cleveland Browns Style

  I am extremely excited about this post!!!!! A few weeks back our team got some really nice cameras from Sony , with the goal to do some interviews with IT folks like you. We wanted to find out how you use technology, what challenges you have and other... Posted Nov 02 2007, 03:05 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Exchange, Active Directory, Windows Vista, SQL 2005, TechNet Events, Live Event Questions and Answers, Exchange 2007, Fun and Family, Podcasts, Windows 2003, Windows 2003R2, Windows Server 2008, Screen Casts

• SharePoint Search, Business Data Catalogs (BDC) and Oracle... oh my

  One of the more fantastic features of SharePoint Server 2007 is the Business Data Catalog (BDC). The BDC is shared service and it will allow you pull data from databases or Web services directly into SharePoint. That is, you can use Business Data Catalog... Posted Nov 01 2007, 08:07 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Search, SQL 2005, 2007 Office system, Podcasts, Screen Casts