With the RC1 release of Windows Home Server, we’re very close to seeing the final version which will be released later in the year. We are, of course, still waiting for key details such as release date and pricing to be announced. Another big announcement we’re waiting for is which languages Windows Home Server will [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, July 1, 2007
I’ve mentioned before that I’m not the biggest fan of the Code2Fame competition - however, if you’re a US developer who’s been working on a killer add-in for Windows Home Server, then you can now enter the competition. Here’s a quick refresher of the prizes and entry requirements: Prizes for finalists: Over $50,000 in cash and prizes [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, June 26, 2007
If you’ve been having issues with the RC1 release of Windows Home Server, then you need to get quickly to the MS Forums and post what you have been experiencing. This is vital to ensure as many bugs as possible can be fixed before the next build is released, or RTM happens - whichever is [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, June 14, 2007
Whilst Windows Home Server is now at RC1, and feature complete there’s bound to still be bugs knocking around that need to be squished. But, if your having problems, how do you know if it’s a bug, or a problem with your setup? Wouldn’t it be great if there were some kind of troubleshooting guides, [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, June 13, 2007
One of the big changes in Windows Home Server RC1 is a brand new look and feel for the installation experience. Nice to see the XP/Server 2003 installation process updated with a brand new look… Here a few quick screenshots.
Continue reading...Tuesday, June 12, 2007
So, you’ve been eager to try out Windows Home Server…. tried to get into the beta, didn’t manage it. Just stumbled upon WHS recently, and want a piece of it? Now’s your chance. Whilst the early stages of the beta were limited to a set number of managed beta testers, the Windows Home Server team [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, June 12, 2007
…according to PC World. They’re running an article on their site that’s claiming RC1 will be released to testers later today (Tuesday). What’s new in RC1? Bug Fixes (obviously) Additional remote access capabilities Improved setup wizard Automatic router-setup for UPnP 2.0 routers The article also hints at availability of yourserver.homeserver.com domains (via Windows Live Custom Domains) but this could be kept [...]
Continue reading...Friday, June 8, 2007
Andrew Grant has written a new add-in for Windows Home Server, which allows you to manage web links from the comfort of the WHS Console. With the add-in you can easily create new links or websites in a few simple steps. Here’s the features: Create new websites on your home server in a few simple steps. Create pages [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, June 7, 2007
Looks like the maintenance has been completed.
Continue reading...Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Josh now has the scoop on the Tech-Ed Windows Home Server talk. Yep, it actually happened this time. It’s looking like it could be out next week (my guess is, the team absolutely wouldn’t commit to a timeframe just in case a showstopping bug crept in), so my take: expect it when you see it! One [...]
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