HP and Microsoft MediaSmart Server Webcast

November 10, 2007 — Philip Churchill

Over 200 people attended the HP and Microsoft MediaSmart Server Webcast yesterday. The sixty minute event included a sideshow, live demonstrations followed by questions and answers.

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If you missed it, the next event will be taking place on Tuesday November 27th with with Paul Thurrott from the Supersite for Windows site followed by the last event  on Thursday, November 29th with Ed Bott from ZDNet. More information is available in this post.

For those of you that are interested, included here is a copy of the Q&A from yesterday’s Webcast:

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HP MediaSmart Server – Pics and Review

November 10, 2007 — Philip Churchill

The reviews are rolling in for the HP MediaSmart Server’s. CNET awarded the EX475 8.7/10 and concluded their review by saying:

“…We recommend this system all the way to anyone looking to take full control of their data”.

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If you want to see what the inside of the MediaSmart Server looks like then SmallNetBuilder has a sideshow of both models, including a look at the HP customized interface.

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avast! WHS Edition – Antivirus Solution Updated

November 10, 2007 — Philip Churchill

avast! WHS Edition, the antivirus solution for Windows Home Server has been updated to RC (Release Candidate), which means that the next version should be the final retail version.

The change log for this version 4.7.26 includes:

  • fixed further communication issues with the WHS console
  • improved the file system filter driver (removed certain stability issues)
  • minor fixes in the WHS console
  • updates in the AV engine
  • added help files
  • added language packs (~30 languages)
  • This version should be feature complete

This version is available for testing from this page and support in available from the avast forums.

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Save $20 on HP MediaSmart Server

November 10, 2007 — Philip Churchill

Amazon.com have a special offer available at the moment on both the EX470 and the EX475 MediaSmart Server’s. Just enter the following code at checkout and you will Save $20.00 when you purchase 1 or more HP MediaSmart Servers. Great stuff, and by the way that is the same code that is being given to attendees of the HP and Microsoft MediaSmart Server Webcasts.

Code: 5KUHQHRB

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