How can I get Windows7 Free?
by J. Miller on Aug.25, 2009, under Computers, Operating Systems, Software, Windows
ArsTechnia has just posted an article…
Who wants a free copy of Windows 7? You probably just instinctively raised your hand or yell out “me!” without thinking
twice. Well, we’ve got good news for you. Microsoft is hosting The
New Efficiency launch events in 25 cities between September 28, 2009 and November 9, 2009 for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2,
and Exchange 2010. All attendees will be receive a free copy of Windows 7 Professional. The events are targeted at IT professionals
(Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Exchange Server 2010) and developers (Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2).
… Unfortunately there are no launch events mentioned outside the USA with this nice little perk. Though if you’re in the area its well worth it to get registered for the launch closest to you while spots are available.
New Jet v1.1.1 theme released!
by J. Miller on May.11, 2009, under Internet, Linux, OpenSource, Software, Updates, Web Hosting
Version 1.1.1 of our Jet Wordpress theme is now live! This is our latest design based on our brand new redesign of Jethost. Its crisp, clean, easy on the eyes, and looks great! A light flowing smooth layout with a crisp and clean look. Theme options include settings for the sidebars such as location, visibiliity (left/right/hidden/visible), and size. Its also ad-sense ready and very easy to edit and customize.
This release includes a LOT of bugfixes over v1.0 as well as a great new feature within the theme-options to specify the width of the sidebars!
Major Change within the IT and Business Landscape
by J. Miller on Apr.27, 2009, under Applications, Computers, Hardware, Internet, Networks, OpenSource, Operating Systems, Reference, Reviews, Software, Web Hosting
MySQL is quite well known as its one of the most popular open-source database systems utilized around the world today. We use it quite heavily within SAFI… as do many IT and non-IT companies. Unfortunately a large marjority of MySQL users will have never heard of Sun Microsystems and Oracle.
The recent $7.4Bil. (USD) buyout of Sun Microsystem’s by Oracle is going to have repercussions that are felt across the entire Info. Tech. landscape worldwide. Changes will be seen and their effects cast upon both the hardware and software sectors of IT; in addition catching many other businesses and end-users outside the IT industries in the midst. (continue reading…)
