Transcript: Chat - Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, July 2003
Published: July 8, 2003
Please note: Portions of this transcript have been edited for clarity
Host MS_John_E says: Good day. Welcome to today's chat 'Mobility... how to get the most out of your Tablet PC.' Before we begin the chat, we'd like to go over the ground rules and basic instructions.
Host MS_John_E says: First, the lower window is where you will post your questions and follow-up questions. In order to assist our hosts with finding the questions, we ask that you precede any question you ask with a Q:.
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Host MS_John_E says: Second, as some chats are very active, try to be patient while we go through and type answers up. If we don't answer the question in a reasonable amount of time (say 15 minutes,) send it again.
Host MS_John_E says: Third, today's chat is scheduled to last about an hour.
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Host MS_John_E says: Before we begin, lets meet our hosts for today's chat.
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: I'm a Program Manager on the Tablet PC Sustained Engineering team.
Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: this is Mason Jensen, I am a test engineer on the Tablet PC sustained engineering team
Host Guest_Anton_MSFT says: My name is Anton Krantz. I am a program manager in the wireless networking group in Windows. I'm responsible for the wireless zero configuration service in Windows XP.
Host Guest_SearsYoung_MSFT says: Hi, I'm Sears Young and work in our OEM Support Group.
Host Guest_Hmlam_MSFT says: I am Eric Lam and I am Software Design Engineer for Test in the Core File Services Team - testing UI for the Offline Files features.
Host Guest_Dalen_MSFT says: I'm a Program Manager in Windows Networking focusing on Home Networking and Networking Configuration.
Host Guest_bethanyb_ms says: Hi, I'm Bethany Borla and work with the Tablet PC product marketing team.
Host Guest_Sean_MSFT says: Hey, I'm Sean -- I'm a Program Manager in Windows Networking. I'm responsible for the Wireless user experience.
Host MS_John_E says: Now, lets get on with the show. Start sending in those questions about Mobility and the Tablet PC.
Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: Kevin : Q: what is the largest physical screen that can be on a Tablet model?
Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: A: Acer and Motion are working on 14 inch models.
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: monkeycack: Q: any upcoming apps from Microsoft?
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: A: Office 2003 will include OneNote, an advanced note-taking utility.
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: Stefano : Q: when other languages other then english? Specifically Italian?
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: A: Tablet PC currently ships in seven languages. Other languages are being considered since we want to expand into new markets. We don't have timing for that yet.
Host Guest_Anton_MSFT says: Q: I usually hibernate while travelling from home to work, both places have wireless + dhcp, quite often I find it does not connect to the new AP properly until I disable and reenable the wireless network adaptor, is this a known problem?
Host Guest_Anton_MSFT says: A: It should reconnect successfully. Is the issue with the re-establishing the connection or getting a valid IP address?
Host Guest_Anton_MSFT says: .
Host Guest_Sean_MSFT says: Q: PetersPPC: Will there be any support for Bluetooth?
Host Guest_Sean_MSFT says: A: I can't answer for Bluetooth support on specific Tablet PCs, but we are working on integrated Bluetooth support in the OS. We'll have some announcements in the near future, but we should have something released when Windows XP SP2 is released.
Host Guest_Sean_MSFT says: .
Host Guest_bethanyb_ms says: q: alfadxb : q: does Microsoft see the current sales of the Tablet application as a success?
Host Guest_bethanyb_ms says: a: Yes, we are pleased with the reported data. In addition to the strong early numbers (i.e. latest IDC report), we are hearing from our hardware partners that they are ramping up production levels to meet the strong demand, and aggressively planning ne
Host Guest_bethanyb_ms says: a: sorry, OEMs are agressively planning new hardware designs
Host MS_John_E says: As a reminder, this chat is 'Mobility... how to get the most out of your Tablet PC.'
Host Guest_Sean_MSFT says: Q: When is Windows SP2 being released
Host Guest_Sean_MSFT says: A: when it's ready :)
Host Guest_Dalen_MSFT says: Q: hailstorm: I didn't know Three Degrees did that? I thought it worked using MSN Messenger network as opposed to LAN
Host Guest_Sean_MSFT says: q: what is the url to the three degrees site
Host Guest_Dalen_MSFT says: A: Three Degrees does require you to find your buddies while you are online with MSN Messenger, but from then on it can work offline. Other P2P apps don't necessarily need to do this, however, that's just 3d.
Host Guest_Dalen_MSFT says: .
Host Guest_Sean_MSFT says: a: www. 3degrees. com
Host Guest_bethanyb_ms says: Q: Stefano : IS MS going to sell the OS separated from the hardware, I hate to be stack with Toshiba
Host Guest_bethanyb_ms says: A: There are no plans to make the Tablet PC OS available "out of the box"
Host Guest_Lisa_Osse_MS says: PetersPPC : Q: Is there anything I need to purchase/activate for voice recognition? A: Speech ships with Tablet PC input panel. IF you open Tools>Speech, it will walk you through the setup.
Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: eddwo : Q: I was looking at onenote earlier today, I like the idea of the sound synchronised note taking but the sound quality from using the internal mic on the tablet would be very poor. I was wondering if there is such a thing as a UPNP wireless microp
Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: A: I believe the current bluetooth technology requires a power supply that makes a microphone earpiece bulky, but not impossible. I don't know of any currently available
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Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: digitalcage : Q: Any plans to link the sharability of certain files to particular networks - allowing the files to be shared and modified only when connected to specificed networks?
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: A: What scenario do you see this being used for?
Host Guest_Anton_MSFT says: Q: How to update from Wifi B to G? Only new hardware?
Host Guest_Anton_MSFT says: A: You just need to replace your .11b adapter with an .11g adapter. No other changes are required
Host Guest_Anton_MSFT says: .
Host Guest_Dalen_MSFT says: Q: Hailstorm: Thanks for that Dalen. My original question was if you plan on developing more P2P apps?
Host Guest_Dalen_MSFT says: A: the P2P sdk will be an important platform in the future. I can't comment specifically on other what in in the works though.
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Host Guest_Anton_MSFT says: Q: the issue is reconnecting to the AP, the wirless light just keeps flashing indicating it is still scanning for a network
Host Guest_Anton_MSFT says: A: We would need to get further details to determine what the issue is. Please post your query with a more detailed repro to the wireless networking newsgroup
Host Guest_Anton_MSFT says: .
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: Lora : Q: What do you suggesr for syncing files, such as OneNote?
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: A: Some use Briefcase or Offline Folders.
Host Guest_Sean_MSFT says: Q: TomG : This maybe slightly off topic but I have put off buying the Microsoft Wireless networking components for my Tablet PC at home because they only support 802.11B, anyone know if and when there will be updates to support 802.11G?
Host Guest_Sean_MSFT says: A: I hate giving answers like this, but... there have been no announcements yet about whether or not there will be 11g support in MS Hardware Wireless Networking components.
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Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: eddwo : Q: i was thinking more like a conference mic, like a speakerphone, that people can connect to woirelessly and pick up a higher quality recording
Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: A: I can't find any offered currently
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Host Guest_Lisa_Osse_MS says: Q this is long, there is an urgent need for an app to sync outlook and other apps without Exchange. We are going to be able to receive mail in the car, the PDA, the tablet and the desktop. Is there any paln for a kind of home exchange?
Host Guest_Lisa_Osse_MS says: A We realize that this is an important scenario for mobile home users. Are you trying to consolidate information from Exchange and other sources?
Host MS_John_E says: As a reminder, this chat is 'Mobility... how to get the most out of your Tablet PC' and is scheduled to last approximately 30 more minutes.
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: monkeycack : Q: How do most of you use a Tablet PC to get online besides wi-fi?
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: A: If we're not using wi-fi at the office, we use the built in wired connection in our Tablets or docking stations.
Host Guest_sureshv_MS says: monkeycack : Q: I mean, are there other ways to get online while on the road. eg. in the car.
Host Guest_sureshv_MS says: sureshv_MS : A: You can use the 1xRTT card from Verizon/Sprint,or a GPRS card from AT&T/T-Mobile.
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: Stefano : Q is it just me or Tablet are too hot? I can't keep it on my legs, and I am serious.
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: A: The manufacturers are working on the heat output. We agree, they're a little toasty.
Host Guest_Lisa_Osse_MS says: Q: Does the new windows XP media center edition contain all the programs from windows Xp home edition or office A: Media Center is built on Windows XP Pro.
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: Stefano : Q Any paln to add G3 or GSM support to the Tablet?
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: A: The OEMs are always looking for new features. Networking is definitely an area of interest for them.
Host Guest_Anton_MSFT says: Q: On the general subject of Mobility, How far off do you think a national wi-fi network is? (Like the cell-phone net of today, not satelite))
Host Guest_Anton_MSFT says: A: Hotspot networks are rolling out rapidly, but will probably not cover all the areas covered by cellular networks owing to the range of the APs. They are predicted to have "ubiquitous" coverage in high-density areas in 2006
Host Guest_Anton_MSFT says: .
Host Guest_SearsYoung_MSFT says: Q: digitalcage: It's a minor irritation, but is there any way to keep the wireless-connection message from popping up every time a network comes and goes? Moving in and out of range makes this happen too often, and clutters the screen.
Host Guest_SearsYoung_MSFT says: A: There isn't a way to turn off balloon pop-ups for specific applications (e.g. only wireless network notifications). However, you can disable *ALL* balloon pop-ups using the steps outlined in the KB article:
Host Guest_SearsYoung_MSFT says: 307729 - HOW TO: Disable Notification Area Balloon Tips in Windows XP. Reminder: Changing this setting will prevent *ALL* future balloon tips from appearing in the system tray.
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Host MS_John_E says: Q: (BrianReillyPPTMVP) Client Server connected to SQL and IIS works fine. Issue is how will it work with ink files and sound files (not transtlated)
Host MS_John_E says: A: I'd think it would work the same way as any binary blob works with any form of wireless access, which would really be the same as on a wired network, just slower?
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Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: daeglan : any plan to make tablet pc's sinc like a pocketpc
Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: A: being a full-featured PC running Windows XP, Files must be synched the same way any 2 machines would be
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Host Guest_sureshv_MS says: monkeycack : Q: do you think TPC can function just as goood as PPC in terms as a PIM manager? sureshv_MS : A: We are exploring ways to get the information to the user quicker to the user. Guest_billy is away: Away
Host Guest_bethanyb_ms says: Q: wankr : MS John...will MS allow customization oif XP tab ed for oems to create "lite" pads that retail for cheaper amounts?
Host Guest_bethanyb_ms says: A: wankr, If your question is do we plan to parse out Tablet OS functionality, the answer is no. We realize the current price points are not palatable for all markets.
Host MS_John_E says: This chat is scheduled to last about 10 more minutes. Get your last minute questions in now!
Host Guest_sureshv_MS says: monkeycack : Q: can you elaborate on this? sureshv_MS : A: This is a feature on the consideration list for the next version of Windows. I have seen the Compaq Tablet solution implement a CF card based solution.
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: HPClean : when MUIRP pack will be released in final version ?
Host Guest_VictoriaHamilton_MS says: A: It will be available to OEMs and the Select program (Enterprise customers) in late summer.
Host Guest_SearsYoung_MSFT says: Q: eddwo : how does offline files work? i've never used it, can i make it keep my source code consisten ton two machines?
Host Guest_SearsYoung_MSFT says: A: Using Offline Files, you can make changes to shared files while disconnected from the network and synchronize them the next time you are connected to the network.
Host Guest_SearsYoung_MSFT says: For more information on how to use Offline Files, there's a lot of good information available in Help and Support, as well as in this article: 307853 - HOW TO: Use Offline Files in Windows XP
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Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: edwardb : Q: it would be nice if ink support could be the same across the PPC, SD, and TPC form factors
Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: A: for ink support like the Tablet, a digitizer would be required in the hardware
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Host MS_John_E says: That's about all the time we have left for today's chat. Lets give our hosts our thanks and we'd like to thank you for your questions.
Host MS_John_E says: Mason and Sears look to be answering two last questions.
Host MS_John_E says: .
Host Guest_SearsYoung_MSFT says: Q: HPClean : the final MUIRPack for tabletPC include speech composant in other languages (like speech recognition in french ?)
Host Guest_SearsYoung_MSFT says: A: When it's released, there will be a new speech recognizer available for Traditional Chinese in addition to those for English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.
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Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: edwardb : Q: mason It's my understan\ding that SD has one albeit a pretty cheesy one
Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: A: once the hardware requirement is met, the application itself needs to include ink support
Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: .
Host MS_John_E says: Look for a transcript of todays chat to be posted soon at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/chats/#transcripts
Host MS_John_E says: Hang out here in the ExpertZone chat room to discuss all sorts of Windows XP issues with your peers!
Host Guest_SearsYoung_MSFT says: Thanks everyone...have a great day!
Host Guest_Mason_MSFT says: thanks all!
