Microsoft Hires WebGuide Developer, Software Now Free
Microsoft has gone and hired Doug Berrett, developer of
WebGuide. WebGuide is
an amazing piece of software that lets you access Windows Media Center (XP or Vista) from a web browser, letting you watch live TV and recordings,
schedule new recordings, access music and pictures, all over any internet connection, and do pretty much the same thing through Windows Mobile as
well. Its amazing, and it is now 100% free!
Microsoft hired Doug to work on Media Center development (though not related to the
things WebGuide does), so he wrapped up development and removed the $18 price tag. Active development of WebGuide is over, which is a shame, so
hopefully someone will think about doing open source updates, though the software is pretty excellent already.
Download WebGuide now that its free and see what the fuss is about.
Interestingly, there is a
recent beta
of WebGuide for Windows Home Server. Hopefully Doug will let someone else complete the project, because that is too damn useful to not be
finished.
winbeta.org -
07.09.2007New WebGuide 4.1 beta brings Xbox360 streaming support, "Prism" multi-system interface
In addition to the capacity to
stream DVDs, which was
featured in the previous beta
of 4.1,
WebGuide
boasts two new features a
Media Center add-in and the
"WebGuide Prism"
multi-system interface.
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06.06.2007Microsoft Announce WebGuide To Be Released Free
Microsoft has announced that together with Doug Berrett it is making WebGuide available to all for free.
WebGuide is a 3rd party plug-in
that allows Windows Media Center users to view live and recorded TV, schedule and manage recorded television programs, and access music, pictures and
videos remotely from any Web browser. WebGuide has also added support for mobile streaming to its list of features.
If you haven't
installed this application and you're using Media Center 2005 or Vista with Media Center then check this out today especially now it's free
neowin.net -
06.09.2007WebGuide 4 Beta Released
WebGuide is a 3rd party
application designed to allow
you to record your favourite
TV shows from anywhere with
Windows Media Center.
Not only can you schedule
and manage your Media Center
recordings, you can now access
all of your music, pictures
and videos! And WebGuide4
provides more access via your
web-enabled mobile device.
WebGuide
features:
- Schedule
recordings from any web
browser
- Quick
installation and familiar
easy-to-use
interface
- Access your
own MCE PC which means live
scheduling without
delays
- Provides
LAN-based access to recorded
TV shows via networked PCs
with playback in Windows Media
Player
- Homepage
provides quick access to
recent and upcoming
recordings
- Search
results grouped by show or
date/time
- Set manual
recordings and adjust the
settings of scheduled
recordings
- Access your
Music, Pictures and Videos for
viewing and streaming over the
Internet
- PocketPC and
Smartphone enabled
EPG
- Localized
languages include: Danish,
Dutch, French, German, Hebrew,
Italian, Norwegian, Spanish
and Swedish
neowin.net -
16.10.2006When will you get Windows 7 RTM?
When will I get Windows 7 RTM?
Brandon LeBlanc: I recognize this is an important question to have answered. Many of you
have said you want to know exactly when you will be able to get your hands on RTM.
Last Monday, I gave an update on RTM to close
out some myths. In that update, I also gave a broad timeline on when different groups of people “ or śaudiencesť “ would get the final RTM code.
While I have nothing new to add regarding RTM today, I do however have more precise information to give on when you will be able to
get RTM. Again, when you can get RTM depends on who you are.
winbeta.org -
22.07.2009Partner Software Ecosystem Continues to Line Up to Support Windows 7
Hi, Mark Rogers here. I run the Software Ecosystem Team here at Microsoft. Building on
Mikes recent post
on overall ecosystem readiness, I wanted give you a quick update on our progress helping developers get ready to serve the hundreds of millions of
users of Windows with our next release...
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31.07.2009Update on Windows 7 in Europe
Brandon LeBlanc: I want to provide a couple of updates for my friends in Europe today in regards to Windows 7.
I want to start
off with an update to our plans for the Windows 7 Family Pack.
As I mentioned last
month, starting with the launch of Windows 7 on October 22nd, customers will be able to buy a Family Pack in the US & Canada. This allows users to
install Windows 7 Home Premium on up to 3 existing Windows PCs for a reduced price. Its an easy and cost effective way to get customers entire
household on Windows 7.
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24.08.2009Windows 7 Closer Than Ever?
The Windows 7 Beta 1 Release seems to be closer than ever.
The Windows 7 Website
Windows 7 Website is currently down. Could this mean that the beta download is being prepared? Maybe they are going to release
the beta in tandem with the Macworld opening. That would be interesting!
Let's hope so. Click the picture below for a full shot of the
Windows 7 Website:
jcxp.net -
06.01.2009Clarification on the Date for Bi-hourly Shutdowns for the Windows 7 Beta
Brandon LeBlanc: Bi-hourly shutdowns for the Windows 7 Beta will begin July 1st, 2009 as weve stated both here in
this blog post on May 5th
and also in the
Windows 7 RC FAQ...
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26.05.2009OEMs Pick Up Windows 7 RTM Code Today in Redmond
Brandon LeBlanc: When we
announced Windows 7 had
RTMd on Wednesday, I posted that OEMs would receive the RTM code within a few days. Well, its been a few days! Earlier today, a handful of OEMs
arrived in Redmond to pick up their RTM code. In the past when a Windows release reaches RTM, we have traditionally given some/selected OEMs the
opportunity to come to Redmond and pick up the RTM code personally. I thought it would be neat to showcase these OEMs that came to campus today as the
RTM code is handed off to them to begin preparing for General Availability (GA) on October 22, 2009!
winbeta.org -
25.07.2009What's new for audio in Windows 7?
Microsoft took the wraps off the next version of Windows Tuesday at its Professional Developers Conference, and the Web's
abuzz with first impressions and
previews--most of which are positive.
It looks like Microsoft is making the right moves to counter some of the problems with
Vista: application and hardware compatibility are top priorities, and most of the UI tweaks I've seen so far seem helpful rather than arbitrary, as
many of the changes in Vista seemed to be. But the release of Windows 7 is still a year away, and there will no doubt be modifications between now and
then.
But forget the big picture...what's in store for digital audio in the next version of Windows? Here's a quick rundown of
what in known based on the very early pre-beta shown in Los Angeles...
winbeta.org -
29.10.2008Windows 7 Enterprise Edition; Understanding Software Assurance/Volume Licensing
As Brandon
just posted about, MSDN and TechNet Plus Subscribers can now download Windows 7.
Starting tomorrow August
7th, our Software Assurance/Volume License customers will be able to download the Windows 7 Enterprise Edition as well.
We are
also planning an Enterprise Edition Evaluation version to be released in the near future. Watch for more details on that here in this blog.
(Evaluation version was mentioned in Brandons previous post
here)
winbeta.org -
07.08.2009Websites scramble to register forgotten Windows 7 domains
According to the
APC Mag website, the
popular
xpmediacentre.com.au community site, managed to grab windows7.com.au, while
Gavin Howard from IT training agency
Which Training was quick off the mark to
snatch up Windows7.net.au. Howard told APCmag.com that he was “probably looking to sell off” the domain name in the coming year, saying
“I’d love to get $10,000, $15,000 or even $20,000 for it”.
While I doubt that Microsoft is losing any sleep
over the many, many name variations for Windows7 domains on offer around the world, the case of
Vista Windows Pty Ltd springs to mind; the company was "allowed" to continue using the domain because it was registered way
before Microsoft decided on Vista for its latest version of Windows, as far back as 1999.
Microsoft Windows enthusiasts have in the past
started their websites using the trademarked name variants of client (or Server) releases, and eventually, most succumbed to the requests of Microsoft
to stop using them, for
reward or the
threat
of legal action. It remains to be seen if customers become confused enough to believe that the Australian variants of the Windows 7 address,
warrant any sort of legal action on Microsoft's part in the future.
For now, I wouldn't hold out for that 5 figure compensation,
should you find a "forgotten" Windows 7 domain still available for registration somewhere.
Read full story.....
neowin.net -
30.10.2008Awesome Windows 7 Resources
Microsoft Learning has developed a wide range of training and resources for IT Pros that address the benefits and key technical aspects of Windows 7.
With these resources, IT Pros can prepare for deployments and become Windows 7 experts within in their organization. These resources include...
winbeta.org -
30.10.2009Update on Windows 7 RTM
Brandon LeBlanc: Over the past week, there have been many rumors surrounding RTM.
We are close, but have not yet signed off on
Windows 7. When we RTM you will most certainly hear it here. As weve said all along, we will RTM Windows 7 when its ready. As previously stated, we
expect Windows 7 to RTM in the 2nd half of July.
winbeta.org -
14.07.2009An Ecosystem Update for Windows 7
Mike Nash: Earlier this week, I was in New Orleans at Microsofts Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC). It was amazing to see the strength and scale of
the Windows ecosystem at this event, particularly as we get closer to the launch of Windows 7.
As I return to Redmond, Id like to
give an update on our approach to partner outreach and enabling the Windows ecosystem...
winbeta.org -
16.07.2009Windows 7 Release Candidate Update
Brandon LeBlanc: There certainly has been a lot of discussion about Windows 7 in the last few weeks. A lot of folks want to know when they can get
their hands on the official RC, when we are going to RTM, and what I had for breakfast.
Im pleased to share that the RC is on
track for April 30th for download by MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Broader, public availability will begin on May 5th.
winbeta.org -
25.04.2009Test Updates for Windows 7 Beta Users
Brandon LeBlanc: Starting February 24, we will be releasing up to 5 test updates to PCs running the Windows 7 Beta (Build 7000) via Windows Update.
These updates allow us to test and verify our ability to deliver and manage the updating of Windows 7. We typically verify servicing scenarios during
a beta...
winbeta.org -
20.02.2009Windows 7 Flies off Virtual Shelf
The latest version of Microsoft's flagship operating system, Windows 7, is
available for pre-order in the
UK. Amazon said that sales of Windows 7 in the first eight hours it was available
outstripped those of Windows Vista's entire 17 week pre-order period.
winbeta.org -
15.07.2009MS: How we really designed the look and feel of Windows 7
Brandon LeBlanc: An inaccurate quote has been
floating around the
Internet today about the design origins of Windows 7 and whether its look and feel was "borrowed" from Mac OS X. Unfortunately this came from
a Microsoft employee who was not involved in any aspect of designing Windows 7. I hate to say this about one of our own, but his comments were
inaccurate and uninformed...
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12.11.2009
