Author Archive for Philip Churchill

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Time is Running Out – Code2Fame Challenge

Many Add-Ins have been published for Windows Home Server. If yours is good enough why not submit it for the Code2Fame Challenge?  NOW is the time to submit it as an entry (entries must be postmarked by August 25, 2007).  Over $50,000 in cash and prizes is up for grabs don’t miss out on this chance to […]

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WHS General Availability Date Announced

The Microsoft Product Support Lifecycle web page shows Windows Home Server as being generally available as from 27th August 2007. We know already that it is available in some countries already but at least those of you in America and the rest of the world now have a date to look forward too. It is also interesting to […]

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DHCP for Windows Home Server Aka DHCP4WHS

DHCP4WHS is a DHCP server add-in for the WHS console. A DHCP server in included in Windows Server and also in your router but if you would like more control over the settings then that’s when DHCP4WHS comes to the rescue. Providing a simple front end that enables you to manage existing DHCP leases and create new […]

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UPDATE Windows Home Server Availability

We have the latest information for you about the availability of WHS. New Zealand – Today (16 August 2007) Australia – 18 August 2007 UK –  22 August 2007 My estimate of 15-21 August 2007 for the first release of Home Server was correct with those of you lucky enough to live in New Zealand getting […]

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UK Live Event to include WHS

The first live technical event which will include Windows Home Server is to be held here in the UK by Microsoft’s Technology Specialists James Senior and Matt McSpirit. Taking place in London, Manchester, Newcastle and Scotland the event entitled Vista After Hours will cover a lot more than just Windows Vista. The guys will show you how to […]

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Video Time

Matt McSpirit is posting a series of videos to show some of the technologies in the digital home. The first part of his “The Microsoft Digital Lifestyle” is on Windows Home Server. The Microsoft Digital Lifestyle – Part 1  NOTE: Examples shown are using the RC release of WHS.

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New Zealand Has It

Windows Home Server is at two suppliers in New Zealand today (15 August 2007) and will be available to the public from tomorrow morning. The rest of the world awaits…

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Bits & Bobs

Blue Solutions another UK trader has pricing up for Windows Home Server @ £74.44 + VAT. Our Knowledge Base has been updated with another article 940882. Remember Microsoft Partners with an Action Pack Subscription will NOT be getting a copy of Windows Home Server, neither will it be available on TechNet or MSDN. The only available version will […]

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Its Due!

One of my trade suppliers has told me this morning that Windows Home Server was due for release on 1 August 2007 but has been delayed due to “printing”. I am still being told a date of 15th – 21st August 2007. Will it be with us tomorrow? I am still waiting confirmation from the Microsoft Press […]

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More Pricing Details Emerge

More pricing details are emerging for Windows Home Server. In New Zealand Aquila Technology have it priced at $253 excl GST whilst Ascent Technology’s price includes GST at $298.74. Over here in the UK ebuyer’s price is £88.74 inc VAT which is a lot better than our original estimate. Germany has pricing for the English version between €130 […]