Thursday, May 7, 2009

Virgin Galactic












Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic could be taking passengers to space in less than two years. Save your penny's. This trip will set you back $200,000. Mr. Branson has already collected $40 million in deposits. This would be fun if it weren't for the price tag.

Geek Stars



This is hilarious! Our heroes are different than most.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

New Microsoft Ads Are Made On A Mac
















This is hilarious! The new Microsoft 'Laptop Hunter' ads, done by the ad agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky, were made on a Mac. Is this irony or what?

Consumer Report Loves Apple Laptops















The new Consumer Report has an Apple laptop rated at the top of each category. This should make Microsoft happy :-)

Monday, May 4, 2009

Vista Memorial
















It seems that this is how Vista will be remembered. Microsoft announced today that when Windows 7 is released this Fall, Vista will no longer be available. They will however allow users that purchase Windows 7 machines to upgrade to XP.

Friday, May 1, 2009

Ultra Secure Windows XP














Microsoft actually makes a super secure version of XP. more than 600 settings are locked down tight, and critical security patches can be installed in an average of 72 hours instead of 57 days. The problem is that you have to be in the Air Force to get it.

This version of XP is a result of the NSA testing XP and making Swiss cheese of it. The Air Force then worked directly with Steve Ballmer to get a new super secure version of XP written.

Here is the question. Why can't conusmers get this super secure version of XP rather than suffer through Vista and now Windows 7?

It Is Spring














A sure sign of Spring. Donald and Daisy had their babies yesterday. These little guys are walking across the back yard. As they get older she will let us hand feed them. It is finally spring