Transcript: Chat - Windows XP Tips and Tricks, June 2003
Published: June 17, 2003
Please note: Portions of this transcript have been edited for clarity
Host MS_John_E says: Good day. Welcome to today's chat 'Windows XP Tips and Tricks.' Before we begin the chat, we'd like to go over the ground rules and basic instructions.
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Host MS_John_E says: Before we begin, lets meet our hosts for today's chat.
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: Hi I'm Mark Salloway, a Windows Shell MVP from England and also a full time student.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Hi all. I'm the new Community Programs Lead for the Windows Desktop team. I've been with Microsoft for almost 5 years, and prior to working with Windows Desktop, I was in the Mobile Devices Division as the Community Lead for Pocket PC and Smartphone.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: I'm interested in hearing ways in which Microsoft can better connect with folks.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Good Afternoon! My name is Chris Avis and I am a TechNet Presenter in the Southern California Area. I just came in from surfing so forgive the sand in my postings! J
Host MS_John_E says: And I'm John Eddy, the Windows XP User Experience MVP Lead. :)
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Good Afternoon! My name is Chris Avis and I am a TechNet Presenter in the Southern California Area. I just came in from surfing so forgive the sand in my postings! J
Host MS_John_E says: Now, lets get on with the show.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: What Ftp servers actually run on windowsxp? that you can configure rights per user?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: That is off topic but you are asking about 3rd party which we can not realyy speak to. You would have to speak to the software manufacturers about what options their applications have.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Windows XP Tablet Trick: I love to Print to Windows Journal as a way to keep web page confirmations stored as is.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: TIP: If you are *NOT* in a coprorate network, you can enable thhe built in Windows XP Firewall in the network settings area.
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: A tweak I make use of is to increase the number of items shown in my recent documents folder to maximum (25) by creating a registry file containg the following information
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: How do u install ie 6 on windows XP?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: Go there and install it!
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: Will: will there be a windows messenger comparable to that of msn messneger 6?
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: You can always stay tuned to the Windows Messenger site for latest details on upcoming betas, etc.
Host MS_John_E says: Q: (nw|HPMCommander) When is concurrent sessions going to be implemented?
Host MS_John_E says: A: Just a point of clarification: Which version of the OS? What exactly are you looking for? But, as you could guess, we can't really talk about future versions, but I can definately submit requests for features.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q:When will you release the offical patch to fix high hdd usage on winxp+sp1
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Surfzilla - can you be more specific as to what settings you are trying to save?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: I am unaware of a specific issue for which we need to issue a specific fix. Can you refernce a KB article that details the issue?
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: Compound_G: Is there a way to completly remove the start bar from my computer, not hide, but remove.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: AFAIK you can only hide the bar - not remove completely.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: What's the coolest network trick that can give important info?
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: Q:How do you uninstall Windows Messenger from Windows Xp??
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: Don't know if this is “the coolest” but you can go to a command prompt and use the “net statistics” command line option.
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: A: A: With Windows Messenger 4.7 you can completley remove it from XP by entering the following into the run box. RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: Compound_G: Q:Beth_MS: There must be a way, some way to remove explorer.exe or something.
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: This will make programs such as OE that rely on Windows Messenger to pause slightly when starting. You can stop outlook express trying to start WM when it opens my running this registry file mvps.org/marksxp/Downloads/Messenger/oe/stopmessenger_oe.reg Guest_y26404986 is away: Away
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: Chrisavi is going to tackle this one for me as he has some thougths.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: Will be see an IPv6 update for WinXP that supports RFC 2472? A.k.a. IPv6 over PPP? Guest_LM whispers to MS_John_E: hey
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: You can check the site for Ipv6 info. I can not speak to any future updates to XP for Ipv6 at this time. Guest_LM whispers to MS_John_E: can i come in that room plz
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: . Guest_LM whispers to MS_John_E: or be able to talk?
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: surfzilla : beth, All the settings revert back to i guess new settings, desktop, network connections, 3rd party software.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: Does this happen each time he shuts down his computer, and then restarts? Or is it during a session?
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: .
Host MS_John_E says: Q: (nw|HPMCommander) i was referring to connecting via Remote Desktop to an XP Pro machine, having more than one connection allowed, like how it works with Windows 2003 Server's Terminal Services.
Host MS_John_E says: A: Ah. I'm not sure the direction that the RDS functionality of the client OS will go, unfortunately. I will submit that as a request, although I'm sure it's been requested before.
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Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: Is there any way to create a custom context menu with a pull out (where it has an arrow beside it, when hovered over provides more options)? I would love to be able to create some registry files or INF files to create such a menu to add funcationality.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: This is a development issue and outside the scope of this chat.
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Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: surfzilla : Beth during reboot, he logs onto his username, and uses a pasword Guest_numb is away: Away
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: And when he does this, his settings are not as he last left them, is that what is happening?
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Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: Q: Is there a way to add the Administrator to the Logon Menu?
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: A: Yes, the easiest way to do this is to use one of the Windows XP Powertoys called TweakUI See - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: Now that SP4 is closing to an end with a few delays here and there are we expecting to see SP2 Betas begin soon? How will these be dealt with? Publicly or privately?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: There will usually be “RC” builds issued but they are listed and public or private on a individual basis. Watch the Microsoft sites for Beta Release sign up information.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q:Beth_MS: There must be a way, some way to remove explorer.exe or something.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: There are 3rd party “shells” that can be used in place of Explorer. A good site to find these is
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: how do i configure/remove level1 file attachment blocks in outlook ie: exe's?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: This is an Outlook tech issue. Not an XP Tip or Trick. :)
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: XP Trick: If you're running Windows XP Professional as a local user in a workgroup environment, you can create a password reset disk to log onto your computer when you forget your password. To create the disk:
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click User Accounts. 2. Click your account name. 3. Under Related Tasks, click Prevent a forgotten password. 4. Follow the directions in the Forgotten Password Wizard to create a password reset disk. Guest_StevefromDell is away: Away Guest_StevefromDell has returned.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Store the disk in a secure location, because anyone using it can access your local user account.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: is there going to be a new ipv6 protocal release for windows xp instead of the ipv6 dev we currently have?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: Check the site for Ipv6 information. Unknown about future XP updates regarding Ipv6
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: Beth, yeah he set up Starband, outlook, Zonealarm, network, and clicks apply, then ok, then later when he reboots for somereason, all the settings he made are gone
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: I think this may be a question for the newsgroups, as we'll need to figure out more about his configurations, etc. or you can send me an email.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: bethg@microsoft.com
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: ChrisAvi_MS: Well, problem is that the MSRIPv6 site doesn't get updated too often, and is actually pretty sparse in informations. Waiting till Longhorn wouldn't be the bomb
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: Unfortunately that is all that I can provide at this time.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Icefusion: Good to know!
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: .
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: XP Trick: If an older application gives you trouble when running Windows XP, you can set the compatibility properties manually so that the program runs in a different mode, such as Windows 95, or in a different display or resolution setting.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: To set the compatibility properties for a program:
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: 1. Right-click the executable or the program shortcut to the executable, and then click Properties. 2. Select the Run this program in compatibility mode check box. 3. From the list, select an operating system that the program runs in comfortably. 4. If
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: necessary, also change the display settings and/or resolution, or disable the Windows XP visual themes.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Run the program again when you're finished changing the settings. Adjust the compatibility settings again if the program is still not running smoothly
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: Any eta on Winxp+Athlon64 patches? Will it be a new release? Ie, cost me another £100 for Windows
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: You would need to watch the Windows XP site for additional information. Typically “patches” are no charge. If there is extensive NEW FUNCTIONALTY being released then there could be a charge. But I would doubt it for XP.
Host MS_John_E says: As a reminder, please preface any questions or comments you want the hosts to recognize with a Q: Guest_LenS is away: Away
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Tip: If you are in a workgroup or peer-topeer- setup, you can share a single internet connection useing Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing Service
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: nw|TomServo_489782 Half-OT, but since there's no WMP chat scheduled, and WMP being a component of WinXP: Will there be a "major" update to WMP9 anytime soon?
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: Best way to keep track of WMP9 is to check both the Windows Media website and the WMPlug-ins community site.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: q: how many windows can you possibly run on a computer?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: a: Can you clarify? Do you mean how many versions? Or how many actual open GUI Windows?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: can windows xp host a domain?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: No
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: XP Tip: If your being bombarded with popup messages in a Windows titled 'Messenger Service', you can prevent these by either enabling the built in firewall in windows xp or disable a windows service called 'messenger'. (start > run > services.msc).
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: This service is not related to Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger.
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: .
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: shaark: i was gettin delayed write errors on my hard drives connect to the built-in raid i got...any solutions to fix that?
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: your best bet is to contact either your hardware support vendor - or you may want to post this in either a newsgroup or webforum in order to troubleshoot with all your settings and info. In other workds, not a quick fix.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: How do I move the My Docs folders to another drive and have any new info I save into My Docs go onto the new drive?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: You can use Folder Redirections in Group Policy to do this. Folder Redirection Feature in Windows - KB - Q232692
Host MS_John_E says: Q: (DBMfins) Does anyone know how to get rid of the pop-ups that appear on my desk top. These pop-ups say they are advertising in a new form through some way Microsoft built in to Windows xp.
Host MS_John_E says: A: Take a look at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,990145,00.asp
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Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: Tim: Is there an article listing all of the keyboard shortcuts like windows key + E for opening windows explorer?
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: http://support.microsoft.com/?id=301583
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Host MS_John_E says: Q: (Compound_G) Will microsoft ever include extra programs into it's OS' like more games, better notepads and wordpads?
Host MS_John_E says: A: Future versions of Windows may always include new features, but we can't talk about those here.
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Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: iS it true the Microsoft site 'was' running OpenBSD due to the mass amount of people exploiting IIS5?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: No true. The Microsoft sites themselves run IIS. However, Hotmail was 3rd party when MS purchased it and it did run *nix. We have published a White Paper on the migration at the following
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says:
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: nw|HPMCommander Q: Where can i download Windows 95?
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: MSDN
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: . Guest_nik is away: Away
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: Q: is there any other way to lock the keyboard besides the Win+L key?
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: A: On the keyboard no, but you can create a desktop shortcut to rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation which will also lock the workstation.
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: when i'm tryin to empty the recycle bin or some other task accessing the hard drive sometimes the mouse freezes for a few seconds...can that be a problem with the hard drive waking up?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: Usually this is hardware related due to IRQ queries. New hardware usually resolves this due to faster bus speeds. You can also check the BIOS of your motherboard to see if you can enable bus-mastering for you harddrive controller.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: BOFH : What is the current status of the Internet Explorer project in regards to being a stand-alone project, rather than an integral part of the Windows Operating System.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: We're only able to discuss current products.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: For this Chat.
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Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: Is there a registry change possible to make all installation programs put their start menu icons in Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu instead of Documents and Settings\\Start Menu?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: This is completely determined by the producer of the application. They can choose where icons are displayed. It is not controlled by Windows itself.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: .
Host MS_John_E says: As a reminder, this chat is 'Windows XP Tips and Tricks' and is scheduled to last approximately 20 more minutes.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: is it legal to download copies of Windows 1.01, 2.03, 3.0, and 3.1?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: No.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: someone : does anyone know if or when codename:Longhorn will be released?
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: Yes, it will be released, at this time no official release date has been announced.
Host MS_John_E says: Q: (nw|HPMCommander) is Windows 95 out of support?
Host MS_John_E says: A: Yes. See http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecyclefaq.mspx for more information. There is a Wizard at the bottom of the page.
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Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: shaark : Q: any way to password protect individual folders in winxp?
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: Clarification shaark - do you want to password protect or simply encrypt folders?
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Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: Are there any known networking issues when sharing folders on a windows xp pc and windows 98 accessing them? Win98 doesnt seem to like winxp networking much. Guest_finster121 whispers to MS_John_E: hello
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: Not that I know of. However, Windows 9x systems use NetBIOS to locate network resources where Windows NT, XP, 2000 and 2003 use DNS/HOST name resolution by default first.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: .
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: shaark : Q: i want to password protect so people sitting on my comp need to type a password to access some folders
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: No, you are not able to password protect individual folders in Windows XP.
Host MS_John_E says: Q: (nw|HPMCommander) XP is going to die October of 2004?
Host MS_John_E says: A: Not acc'd to the life cycle wizard. Mainstream Support: December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2006 Extended Support: December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: Is it possible to extend your desktop resolution past what your monitor can see in one screen, and then scroll with, perhaps, your mouse
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: This is driver dependent. ATI creates drivers for some of their adapters that allow for “virtual screens” and desktops. I assume ot manufacturers do as well. But you would have to speak with the vendor for that information.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: XP Trick: Every Windows XP folder provides a list of hyperlinked tasks appropriate to that type of folder next to the folder contents. For example, the Pictures folder type contains task links for ordering prints online and for printing pictures. If you
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: want to use a folder type as a template for a selected folder, follow these steps:
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: 1. Right-click a newly created folder, and then click Properties. 2. Click the Customize tab. 3. In the Use this folder type as a template list, click the template type you want to apply, and then click OK.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Now, when you open the new folder, it will contain a hyperlinked task list common to the type of folder you selected as the template.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: .
Host MS_John_E says: Q: (shaark) i want to password protect so people sitting on my comp need to type a password to access some folders
Host MS_John_E says: A: If that machine is your only machine, have you considered using a password protected zip file rather then a directory? It might be a functional workaround. I'd also suggest hitting the newsgroups, someone else might have a better workaround.
Host MS_John_E says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: What will be the system requirements for Windows Codename: Longhorn?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: Not published yet. And we can not speak about non-public details of yet-to-be-released products
Host MS_John_E says: Q: (nw|HPMCommander) MS_John_E: But on the life cycle page, it appears that the mainstream phase is only three years after release... your calculation said five... and Q: Is Windows XP going come out of mainstream phase before Longhorn is available?
Host MS_John_E says: A: Well, strictly speaking, it depends on when Longhorn releases, but it would be logical to assume that we would extend support for the current OS until the next OS is available. As for the life cycle page, all I can say is what the wizard said.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: TIP: When asking wuestions about "Longhorn" be prepared to get vague answers. We will not be able to discuss this product in detail. Period.
Host MS_John_E says: .
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: someone : q:can someone tell me about palladium?just read some "very bad" things about it......
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/ngscb/default.mspx
Host MS_John_E says: This chat is scheduled to last about 10 more minutes. Get your last minute questions in now!
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: That should give you some good starting info.
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Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: windowsxp doesn't work well when massive data is copyed over network from an xp box... the mouse barely moves in some cases on the machine that has the files that are copyed. Will be released a patch to adress this performance issue?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: There are many items that could cause this issue. There is no way this can be resolved in this arena. Please use the newsgroups or contact PSS.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: q: when will xp support non-standard aspect ratios?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: This is NOT an XP issue. This is a video Driver issue. Contact the vendors.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: shaark : Q:how do i network my xbox with winxp?
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: They can exist on the same network, but no connectivity between the two.
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: q: when's msn messenger 6.0 coming out
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: Check the Messenger site for details
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: .
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: Q: ETA for XP SP2?
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: A: At the moment the current published prediction is in the final quater of this year, no firm dates yet.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: Why are you unable to remove unwanted things from winxp that hog resources like special document types,general junk, linux has the ability to 'customise' the kernel, will winxp not get this advanced user configuration?
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: You can remove document types. What else do you want to remove?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: Does Microsoft within the next ten years intend to create a new filing system for one of their operating systems?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: 10 years is a long time. I would assume so but I can't say for sure. Will anything be the same in 10 years? :)
Host MS_John_E says: Q: (Evolution) Will it be possible to disable all of the trivial visual effects in Windows Longhorn?
Host MS_John_E says: A: Maybe. The final product is not complete and we can't discuss future features. We will, however, make sure to submit this as a request for the future versions of the product.
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Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q. Were there any big kernel level changes between Windows XP and Windows Server 2003? like optimisations etc.
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: Windows XP and Windows 2003 share a simlar code base but they are not the same product. So of course there are many diffrerences
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: .
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: kim : Q: How come messenger 4.7 and 6 work with my upnp router and not messenger 5.0
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: Kim are you talking MSN or Windows Messenger?
Host MS_John_E says: We're near the end of the chat now. We'd like to try to hit all the questions that have been asked up til now, so we ask that you stop sending in new questions :)
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Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: kim : windows messenger (4.7) the one preinstalled with xp
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: And is 6.0 the MSN Messenger Beta?
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: Why does the winxp system almost freeze when reading Cd's and become sluggish and slow? And when unable to read a CD(bad disk) almost bring the system down
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: This is usually a hardware IRQ issue. Check to see if you are sharing IRQ's, if PCI bus-mastering, is enabled and if caching is enabled.
Host MS_John_E says: Q: (finster121) this is a super vague question, but can we expect to see some crazy new programs in the near future, that's already in the planning?
Host MS_John_E says: A: Super Vague answer: Sure. Less vague, slightly marketing type answer: We always are trying to come up with new, cool programs. For lots of cool stuff happening at Microsoft, check out http://research.microsoft.com
Host MS_John_E says: .
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Q: Is it possible to donate money to Microsoft to contribute to the further development of MS Platforms?
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: A: Sure....my address is.... :)
Host Guest_ChrisAvi_MS says: Thank you all for the questions today. As always it has been a pleasure avoiding Longhorn questions in favor of answering questions regarding the Topic. Have a great day!
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 Guest_Beth_MS says: Q: someone : q:will palladium be all bad?
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: A: Let me know what you think after taking a look at the link I sent you. bethg@microsoft.com
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: .
Host MS_John_E says: Thanks for joining us everyone!
Host Guest_Beth_MS says: Bye everyone! Awesome first chat for me - looking forward to the next one!
Host Guest_Mark_MVP says: Cya guys, thanks for coming tonight.
Host MS_John_E says: And I'm always available at johneddy@microsoft.com. Well, not always, I do sleep. If you see anyone who you think would be a good candidate for the Microsoft MVP Award,
Host MS_John_E says: drop me an email with some information about why and where I can see this person in action assisting people in the online or offline communities.
