IE7 is having a layout problem

I think Microsoft is going to discontinue on development of IE7 and they try to stabilize IE8. Some website like Facebook, you will find the layout is out when using IE7 to view. This is because of the CSS method is no longer supported by IE7.

Lots of web site need to undergo some serious layout re-code and get the layout in place like usual do. For those who still using IE7, please get a new version of IE from Microsoft.com and enjoy the latest plug-in by IE8.

Windows 7

Windows 7 is the next version of Microsoft Windows and the successor to Windows Vista. According to Microsoft's statement Windows 7 would not be released until January 2010 because Windows Vista was released to consumers in late January 2007.

For my point of view, I don’t see Vista is successful enough to replace Windows XP and Microsoft will try to come out with a better solution to replace Windows Vista and Windows 7 might be the ultimate solution for that. They will try to release by next year as I predict. I am not sure how true it is, but I am really looking forward to try it when it’s ready to use.

I think everyone is also very optimize about the development and hope that new version of window can be very useful and suitable for every individual and every professional.

Windows Live SkyDrive

Millions thanks to Microsoft that open to Malaysia for using the windows live skydrive. We now can enjoy online storage with just a click away. This is one of the convenience tools for people who like online storage and can share things online.

Windows Live SkyDrive offer a free with password-protected online storage and sharing space to access files and share with the people you choose. You can Access 5 GB of free storage from any online PC or Web-enabled mobile device. You can even drag and drop files directly from your PC to your SkyDrive with the optional upload tool. Maximum file that can upload to Skydrive is 50 MB. That is quite big.

Inside the skydrive, each folder has its own Web address that you can send in an e-mail, paste in a document, add as a favorite, save as a shortcut. This can ease people from sharing their files online and also for those who don’t prefer carry there files in their personal PC can store their file online and get download from any PC when go oversea or not beside their PC.

I am getting excited with this offer as I can use it as my storage backup for my important files. You can try to get one with your live ID or hotmail ID, if you don't have, please go to live.com for registration and enjoy the services.

IE7 memory Usage is highest for my PC

Recently I found out that my PC are quite slow and sometimes hang, I am surprise with my PC memory usage. IE7 take the highest usage for my pc, no way can a web browser take out the most memory usage for a PC as they are only use for surfing, and my IE7 is without plug-in. It’s clean.

PC's memory usage

Just wonder Microsoft never considering on the memory usage when develop the IE7. I am quite happy with IE7 features but because of the high memory usage, I might switch permanently to Firefox.

Any one is facing the same problem like mine?

Computer Virus and Spyware

Computer viruses and Spyware are a growing threat on the Internet. Millions of virus been develop and release on the Internet nowadays. Many people heard about computer virus but not sure what is the virus look like and how your PC infected. So, I am going to describe and discuss in this post.

There are types of threat on the internet nowadays, they are virus, Trojan horse and spyware. A viruses spread thru internet, it actually replicate itself and attack program and file system. A Trojan horse is dangerous program or virus that can erase some file from your system and cause your program in PC cannot work and so on. A Spyware is virus software that installs into your PC and gets your PC run their Software and benefit them in running this program in your PC. Spyware need your intention to install it into your PC. They are actually some pop-up ads and ask you to click on it for the authentication for installation. So, don’t simply click on ads that prompt when you browsing thru some web site, especially porn’s site.

Once your PC got attack, immediately need to clean it. Because the longer time virus stay in your PC the highest chance for your PC got hack. Worst to worst, you need to reformat your hard disk to fully clean the virus from your PC.

Almost every month, Microsoft will release some security updates and you can download it free from Microsoft web site to enable strong security for your current PC.You can go to Microsoft Security central to check on the release and updates. If current security updates are not downloaded and installed on a computer, it’s possible to get a virus just by visiting a Web site or opening an e-mail. Your PC is more secure if with Antivirus software installed. You can scan your entire computer regularly with the latest update on software security updates.

Don’t worry if you cannot afford a antivirus and Anti-spyware software, there are some free antivirus and anti-spyware software available online, you can download it and install to protect your PC. There are 2 well known free antivirus software like AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition and avast! 4 Home Edition. The most popular Anti-Spyware software is Ad-Aware 2007 Free. Microsoft also have their free version of AntiSpyware name Windows® Defender. You can install on your PC and get your PC protected from the attack.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 RS2

Windows XP Service Pack 3 is currently in development, Microsoft already release the beta version which is Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate 2.

Window XP service pack 3 fixes a range of bugs and adds new features to Windows XP.
From Microsoft web site, they stated that there are 2 new features will be provided in Service Pack 3. I losted at below for 2 new features:

1. Black Hole Router Detection Windows
2. Network Access Protection (NAP).

File size for service pack 3 is 315.2 MB for English version. Please click on the link to download Service pack 3. I think most of the XP users are looking forward for the new service pack to release. It has been announce last year that Service pack 3 will be release in first quarter of 2008. Now it's almost close to the full package.

Please ensure that you understand about risk and problem to install any software which still beta version. Then you can go ahead with Service pack 3 installation.

Virtual Server 2005

I am currently working very closely with virtual server 2005. I am going to install Additional linux server in my Window base server. I think this is going to be very challenging task for me as I only have my R&D server to test with, any error come will infect my development server.

I am going thru the documentation and also article to make this task complete with no mistake. I got some experience with Virtual PC but not Virtual server. Hope it be very similar with virtual PC. So, it will ease my work on setting up the server.

Microsoft acquire Yahoo

I think this been a rumored since last year, but now it’s going to be reality and Microsoft is going to buy Yahoo. Microsoft has made an unsolicited $44.6 billion bid for Yahoo on Friday, 1-Feb-2008. I got this new from Saturday’s The Star paper. CNN posted it on 1st of Feb 2008.

Microsoft seeking to join forces against Google Inc with acquire of Yahoo. Yahoo has been competing with Google since last few years. This time is going to be hard for Google with the joint technology with Microsoft.

With news showing that Google has run into problems with reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday that fell a penny a share short of forecasts and the company also announced a slowdown in its revenue growth.
I think in near future, Google will buy more assets to compete with them.

Microsoft Office

It has been a year after Microsoft launching their new version of Office, but I still can find users who are still stick with the old version in their PC or notebook. Lots of cooperate users are also keen with the old version. Some of my company’s PCs are still using office 2000. Why?

This is because of the memory usage of the application is getting more and more. New version come with more features, this directly will cost the increment of memory usage. Old PC with windows 98 is not suitable with the new version and it has to stick together with the older version of Office. New PC which came with Office 2007 need to convert back to previous version as per request from users with the reason interface is making them sick.

This is what I see from my company. In the other hand, for IT junkies, we need to try every new product that came into our work space. As we need to understand before implementing the version. So, I already get used to the new version. What about you?

Second generation of Zune

Today is the day that Microsoft is going to launch the second generation of the Zune music Player.

According to source, the main part of the announcement is the player will include the first flash memory based. By included the flash memory, the players will measure 3-inches by 1.25-inches and are said to look much like the iPod nano.

The smaller Zunes will be video capable, and are rumored to include Wi-Fi and higher storage than competing products.

However, the new players are expected to be available beginning in November. Will microsoft boost their sell in music player by launching the 2nd generation of Zune?
Please keep on eye on today's news for the New Zune.

TechEd SEA 2007

As a Web developer, I have been looking around for latest tools to catch up with technology today. By September TechEd SEA 2007 claim as the largest annual conference from Microsoft in the South East Asia region, will be happen by 10 to 13 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tech•Ed SEA 2007 features:
More than 120 breakout sessions
This year’s event will feature even more speakers from Microsoft Corporation allowing you to hear about your favorite technologies from the sources who develop them. Create a personal learning program from 6 technical tracks with more than 120 breakout sessions.

Hands-on experiences
Tech•Ed offers opportunities to evaluate products both from Microsoft and from 250 of our most important industry partners. Additionally, based on attendee feedback from last year, we will be more than doubling the number of Instructor Led Lab sessions as well as introducing a whole host of new self-paced Hands On Lab content.

Networking with your peers
Walking around Tech•Ed are more than 2,000 minds just like yours. 2,000 IT pros and developers to meet. 2,000 opinions to consider. Add to the mix Microsoft product team members and industry gurus and you will immediately see why a Tech•Ed crowd is like no other.

For more information about TechEd SEA 2007, please look at link below: http://www.microsoft.com/malaysia/techedsea2007.

Since the promotion is still valid until 15 August, I think I still got time to catch it because dateline. I missed last year event as there is some projects going on, this year I wish I can go and but still seeking for approval from management. So, hope to see you all there.