Author Archive for Philip Churchill

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Windows Weekly Podcast with Paul Thurrott

This weeks Windows Weekly 37 Podcast with Paul Thurrott has devoted the first 13 minutes to Windows Home server. Discussed are the Code2Fame Contest winners and the Windows Home Server OEM software. The 1hr 19min podcast is available as a download in the MP3 format.

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Windows Home Server in depth: the Ars Technica review

Technology site ars technica has published an in depth 7 page Windows Home Server review explaining what WHS is and what it is not. They tour through the available features and finish with a benchmark and performance test and a list of features they would like to see in version 2 of Home Server. Overall […]

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Windows Home Server 120-Day Evaluation Kit – Pictures Emerge

Tom from Ramblings Of a Home Server User is giving away 3 copies of the Windows Home Server 120-Day Evaluation kit. Although it is not officially available as yet, Tom has been able to get hold of some copies.   At least now we can see what it is going to look like. Thanks for […]

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Aussie Distributors of Windows Home Server

Writing for Australian magazine apc, David Flynn has the lowdown on Aussie distributors of Windows Home Server. Ranging in price from $203 to $269 and David writes: “That $66 gap is proof that anyone wanting to roll their own server should shop around.” And some retailers would only sell it to him with a mouse […]

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PCMag Radio – Windows Home Server Review

This week PCMag Radio by PC Magazine has devoted airtime to reviewing Windows Home Server amongst other things. Hosted by Sascha Carroll the 49 minute MP3 download has the relevant WHS information 10 minutes in, and lasts approximately 12 minutes.

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America Delivers

One of our US contributors Paul Roberts kindly sent some pics of his Windows Home Server software package that he has finally received.   I am sure he is one of many of our American readers who are happy to finally get hold of a copy of Home Server.

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Chenbro ES34069 Mini-ITX Home Server Chassis.

Fancy a good looking case for your Windows Home server, then look no further than the Chenbro ES34069 Mini-ITX Home Server Chassis.  It not only includes 4 hotswap drive bays but also supports a slimline DVD drive, external power adapter, lockable front door, IR and a memory card reader. An extremely nice piece of kit […]

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Windows Home Server Wholesale $161 in America

American OEM distributor TechData is charging $161 which is the wholesale price for 1 copy of Windows Home Server. They are also offering a 5% discount on a purchase of 5 or more copies. Although they are taking orders, stock is not expected till the end of October and it looks like they are only […]

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Windows Home Server Presentations Available

Microsoft’s OEM Partner Center has two online presentations available for viewing: Selling Windows Home Server 101 Clearly communicate the benefits of Windows Home Server to your customers. Become familiar with its simple setup and ease of use. Explore different approaches to customer objections.   Selling Windows Home Server 301 This advanced course helps you explore […]

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avast! WHS Edition AntiVirus Beta Program

We posted back in September that the avast! WHS Edition BETA program was due to start on the 1st October (2007). A few days later than expected it is finally here and since the product is scheduled to be released in the first half of November 2007, this is a very short beta. Besides providing […]