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Microsoft Windows 8 Versions
Microsoft has announced four version of it’s new operating system, but what options does each one offer?
Microsoft’s largest operating system, Windows 8, will be available in just four versions – three for Intel and AMD PCs and, intriguingly, one that will run on ARM processors, allowing for greater adoptions of the OS in the tablet world. Only three of these will directly concern consumers, however.
Due to launch in late 2012, the four packages are: Windows 8; 8 Pro; RT and 8 Enterprise. The slimmed down line-up is designed to make things easier for consumers, many of whom were confused by the baffling number of Windows 7 versions. Customers currently using Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic and Home Premium will be able to upgrade to either Windows 8 or Pro.
In announcing the line-up, Microsoft said: “We have talked about Windows 8 as Windows re-imagined, from the chipset to the user experience. This also applies to the editions available – we have worked to make it easier for customers to know what edition will work best for them when they purchase a new Windows 8 PC or upgrade their existing PC.”
What Are Your Options?
Owners of Intel and AMD PCs and tablets with an x86 processor will be able to opt for Read more…
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How To Solve Windows 8 Installation Error: HAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILED
Your computer ran into a problem and needs to restart.
If you’d like to know more, you can search online for this code: HAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILED
It’s collecting error info and will start in : 0 seconds
Above was exactly the first message I have experienced when installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview on Windows Virtual PC. Check the screenshot below and you’ll see what I mean.
Looking at the dreaded blue screen (again?), what do you think a user will do? On the first line, it says you need to restart. And restart I did. I tried several times but the error is the same. Unfortunately, this did not fix the problem. “It’s collecting error info and will start in : 0 seconds”, on the third line is not working. The Virtual PC did not restart on it’s own.
The middle line “If you’d like to know more, you can search online for this code: HAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILED”, is the one that really saved the day for me. However, how I wish Microsoft is more clearer on this issue. So what are the solutions into this HAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILED problem? Read more…
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Error 0xc0000260 in Windows 8 Consumer Preview Installation on Virtual Machine
If you are like me who jumped into Windows 8 bandwagon, then congratulations! I know there’s a lot of good feedback already about Windows 8. However, not everything is rosy for some, like me. I’d experienced the error 0xc0000260 while installing Window 8 consumer preview today on Oracle VM VirtualBox.
Don’t you worry, it’s easy to solve error 0xc0000260 code in Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
How to solve the Error 0xc0000260
Here’s the step by step instruction. Just follow them and soon you’ll be able to install Windows 8 Consumer Preview in no time.
- If you are using Oracle VM VirtualBox, all you have to do is Go to Settings (click on the golden yellow icon on top).
- On the left side, choose System. You will see three tabs namely, Motherboard, Processor, Acceleration.
- Go to Processor tab. Click or Tick the Extended Features: Read more…
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Free Microsoft Office 2010 Beta
Grab the attention of your audience and inspire them with the new, rich and powerful new ways Microsoft® Office 2010 offers.
Be in control in getting things done and deliver amazing results. The final release of Office 2010 will debut next year but for now Microsoft is offering you to download their Microsoft Office 2010.
Get the download link below but while downloading it, you may want to know the top 10 benefits you can get in using Office 2010.
Top 10 Benefits of Office 2010*
- Express your ideas more visually. New and improved image editing tool lets you transform your documents visual into a superb work of art.
- Accomplish more when working together. Lets you work on a file with several people at once even if you are in a different locations!
- Enjoy the familiar Office experience from more locations and more devices. Extend your work using smartphone or virtually any computer with internet connection anywhere.
- Create powerful data insights and visuals. With the new Sparklines feature in Excel, you can now track and highlight and visually present your data.
- Deliver compelling presentations. Add effects on your PowerPoint 2010 presentation by embedding your video. Videos are not embedded by default, relieving from managing external video files. Read more…
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Choosing the Right Windows 7 Version
Just like any other previous Windows OS, Windows 7 will offer in many different flavors. For a mere mortal, choosing what version to use 
seems confusing. Don’t let the versioning scare you. Microsoft is a bit lazy this time. They are releasing 12 versions for Windows 7 against 18 on its’ Vista (Microsoft orginally planned to release more versions for Vista like the Itanium vresion but they cancelled).
Below are the versions for Windows 7
- Windows 7 Home Basic
- Windows 7 Starter
- Windows 7 Home Premium
- Windows 7 Home Premium (x64)
- Windows 7 Home Premium N (European Union Only)
- Windows 7 Professional
- Windows 7 Professional (x64)
- Windows 7 Enterprise
- Windows 7 Enterprise (x64)
- Windows 7 Ultimate
- Windows 7 Ultimate (x64)
Which version are REALLY available to the consumers?
Let’s further shorten the list on what version are really available for the regular user.
- Windows 7 Starter (32-bit or x64)
- Windows 7 Home Premium (x64)
- Windows 7 Professional (x64)
- Windows 7 Ultimate (x64)
Windows 7 Home Basic is only for new PC purchase in emerging markets. This will be unheard in North America and Europe.
Windows 7 Starter this is primarily for low end, budget PCs like netbook which will be sold worldwide.
Window 7 with N and K were produced for European Union and Korea market. This is to appease the anti-trust rules and
regulations on those countries.
Windows 7 Enterprise is for corporate users, available through corporate volume licensing subscription programs.
Windows 7 Ultimate functions like Windows 7 Enterprise except it is available at retail for new PCs (out of the box) and as stand-alone.
32-bit or x64?
The difference between the two is a bit technical in nature. To simplify, I suggest leave 32-bit word behind and transport your virtual world to to 64-bit(x64).
Windows 7 are still fully compatible with most if not all 32-bit software EXCEPT for some netbook computers that come with a version of Intel’s Atom processor which are not compatible with x64 instruction set.
The no.1 reason to step into 64-bit is BIG Memory! Windows 7 can use up to 192GB of RAM (it depends on version), compared to 32-bit version which can access to less than 4GB.
Intel and AMD are now both producing x64 platform. 64-bit is now the mainstream PC platform. With the increase of memory capacity and decreasing price, there’s no other way but to embrace x64 version.
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Windows 7 Philippine Launch
Windows 7 has been launched in the United States on the 22nd of October 2009. Philippine launch is not far either.
Windows 7 Launch
Mark this two dates on your calendar, Nov. 7 and 8, 2009. Be at the SM North EDSA Cyberzone on those days and witness the Windows 7 big launch!
You may also avail of the launch price of Windows Home Basic for only PhP7,777. Standard retail price of this version is at PhP8,000.
How to avail the launch price?
1. Go to your nearest participating Microsoft reseller (or email delphinoy@yahoo.com) and pay 50% deposit fee.
2. Claim your Windows 7 Home Basic on Nov. 7, 2009.
Promo period is from Oct. 15 to Nov. 6, 2009 only. Hurry and get your Windows 7 copy.
Microsoft prepared games and prizes, have celebrities, demos and freebies! They’ll giving away lots of goodies. Everyone gets a chance to bring home gadgets, goodies, maybe even laptops!
Don’t think about it, just be there!
Calling people from Cebu! You’ll have your own Windows 7 launch soon!
Junior Systems Analyst
- This position works directly with different project and support team members in both on-site and virtual teams to provide solutions to the firm’s needs and responsibilities. Main functions include executing and maintaining operation jobs handled by the team, analyzing and translating business needs to technical requirements and designing a technical solution that will meet the requirements set forth and that will adhere to firm standards. Technical solution consists of development, testing, deployment, monitoring and support plans to ensure maximum customer satisfaction. Additional duties are ad hoc reports and tasks directed by the supervisor.
Job Requirement
- 1 year of experience with systems analysis
- Has knowledge in Transact-SQL
- Knowledge in Reporting Services is a plus
- Has background in Microsoft technologies
- Process-oriented thinking
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Team player.
- Flexible to changing business needs, easily adaptable to new situations and directions.
B&M Global Services Manila is a wholly owned subsidiary of Baker & McKenzie International B.V., the support services provider to Baker & McKenzie International which is a network of member law firms around the world. We are the exclusive Philippine-based shared services center of this global network of firms.
Our young, dynamic organization provides a variety of support services to more than 70 offices in 38 countries around the world. Our continued growth demands the expertise of professionals for our team. If you see yourself working as a part of a global organization, driven by a passion for excellence, then, we would like to hear from you.You may send your resume and other relevant application documents to naomi.trovela@bakernet.com or bmgsm.hr@bakernet.com.
Note: kindly inform Naomi that http://www.delphinoy.com/ referred you.
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Database Administrator / Developer
- This position provides database administration and programming services to the Global IP Practice Group for all existing and future Global IP applications.
Job Requirement
- Practical experience in database administration technology, data analysis and data transfer (within an IP environment), design, file structures, retrieval and access methods, capacity planning, data modeling, project implementation, and data replication.
- Strong knowledge and experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) through GUI, Command Line Interface (ISQL), Data Transformation Services (DTS), scripting, transactional replication, stored procedures, user functions, extended stored procedures, and triggers within MSSQL 2000, 2005.
- Strong development background with asp.net, vb.net, c#. Knowledge and experience with web services a plus.
- Experience with Visio, MS Access and Citrix would be a plus.
- Experience in three-tier architecture with SQL backend or service oriented architecture.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft web tools (Visual Interdev, Visual Studio, and Visual Source Safe) and MS-SQL Enterprise Manager are required.
- A solid understanding of system development methodology and object oriented design.
- A strong understanding of Configuration Management procedures around distributed teams.
- A strong understanding of WAN communications, imaging, and Microsoft Operating System and security; experience in migrating a database management system from a midrange computer platform to client/server is a plus.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
B&M Global Services Manila is a wholly owned subsidiary of Baker & McKenzie International B.V., the support services provider to Baker & McKenzie International which is a network of member law firms around the world. We are the exclusive Philippine-based shared services center of this global network of firms.
Our young, dynamic organization provides a variety of support services to more than 70 offices in 38 countries around the world. Our continued growth demands the expertise of professionals for our team. If you see yourself working as a part of a global organization, driven by a passion for excellence, then, we would like to hear from you.
You may send your resume and other relevant application documents to naomi.trovela@bakernet.com or bmgsm.hr@bakernet.com.
Note: kindly tell the company that you are applying for that you’ve found the job posted here at http://www.delphinoy.com/. thanks!
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