The Home Server Show Podcast number 89

Andrew Edney
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Dave over at the Home Server Show has just published podcast 89, even though he is on vacation.

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Here is what Dave has to say about this weeks show:

The Home Server Show 89 – Time Traveler with DieHard and ITTOG.

Time Traveler, Media Center, DVR recording, and more with John Zajdler,(DieHard) cohost of the homeservershow and Lance Canaday known as “I’m the type of guy” in our homeservershow forums.

This is more of a conversational type show and not real formal and I think you will like it because of that.  I think this one has potential to generate some conversation in the forums.

Give it a listen and hit the forums and let me know what you think.

As usual you can listen to the show here: http://homeservershow.com/the-home-server-show-89.html

And Tim, don’t worry, I’m guessing the drinking game can take a much deserved week off as well as Dave!

The Media Center Show Podcast – Windows Embedded Media Center

Andrew Edney
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Ian over at the Digital Lifestyle.com has just released this weeks Media Center Show podcast, and this week is all about Windows Embedded Media Center.

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Here is what Ian has to say about this weeks show:

Last week it was announced that Windows Media Center will be an optional component of Windows Embedded Edition meaning we could se set top boxes with Windows Media Center installed in them. So this week I am chatting with Windows Media Center MVP Andrew Cherry about Windows Embedded, I will be asking Andrew what is is, why is it important that Media Center is included and what kind of devices will we see.

I also have email and the weeks news including a bug fix for the Windows 7 music library problem.

You may remember we did a couple of posts about Windows Embedded Media Center as well:

Is the REYCOM Entertainment Center the First Embedded Windows Media Center 7 Device-

Windows Media Center Part of Windows Embedded Standard 7

Also Ian mentions that Microsoft has killed the Courier project, which we also talked about last week:

Microsoft Kills the Courier Booklet and HP Kills the Windows 7 Slate-

As usual you can listen to the show here: http://thedigitallifestyle.com/cs/blogs/ian/archive/2010/05/05/the-media-center-show-255-windows-embedded-media-center.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheDigitalLifestyle+%28The+Digital+Lifestyle+and+Media+Center+Show%29

In some other news today from Ian, the planned event in June for the Media Center/WHS User Group meeting is not going quite as well as we had all hoped and planned for. Here is what Ian said today:

I was hoping to bring exciting news with the details of the next UK Windows Media Center and Windows Home Server group, but I can’t. We have been working very hard to make the event really special, we have some great presenters lined up with sessions on Media Center, Windows Home Server Vail, hardware vendors, Windows Embedded, DVB Link and others. Last year the first event was hosted by Microsoft which saved us having to pay for the room booking meaning we could make the event completely free and we were hoping to do the same this year, unfortunately despite the best efforts of our Microsoft MVP lead Microsoft are unable to fund the hire of a room for the event. We had hoped to have the event on a weekend at Microsoft’s UK office but sadly the powers that be at Microsoft couldn’t stretch to proving us a room. Its really disappointing that the various departments at Microsoft can’t see any benefit in engaging with Windows enthusiasts community, I would have thought the costs of a room hire would insignificant in great scheme of things but we still want to continue with the event because I can see it being so valuable to the community.

So seeing as we have lots of great sessions lined up we will look at various funding options including sponsorship or maybe membership payments. We are open to suggestions for locations so if you have any ideas let me know and hopefully we can get the user group event arranged soon.

This is very disappointed, Microsoft’s offices in Reading are great and would have been perfect for the event – there were some great things planned. I don’t understand what the issue is as I used to work there quite a while ago (back when there were only 3 buildings there, so that just shows you how long ago that was!).

But don’t worry, Ian is on the case…….

Would You Like to Develop an Add-in for WHS Vail?

Andrew Edney
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A few days ago we mentioned the WHS Vail SDK, now fellow MVP Nick Asseloos has published a guide to creating your very first Vail add-in.

In the past Nick has produced other guides on creating add-ins for Windows Home Server, so you can be sure it’s worth having a look at.

Vail SDK Guide

Nick says this about it:

– It is still very basic, just plain and simple.
– It is not fit for any production system.
– It’s only inteded for developers that want to have a try at starting to create an add-in. Nothing fancy yet.
– The installation mechanism isn’t described yet. Only how to configure your system to start coding, code a sample and test it on your server.

But it should get you on your way to start getting your hands dirty in the new Vail SDK. Have fun!

The link the full post is here: http://asoftblog.wordpress.com/2010/05/05/developing-an-add-in-for-vail/

The link to the guide is here: ASoft SDK Article 6

So go have a look and try out developing your first add-in, and then let us know how you got on.

SanDisk Launch Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive

Andrew Edney
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Today SanDisk have announced the launch of their USB Flash Drive for use with Xbox 360s.

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Here is the full press release:

May 5, 2010 – SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, today announced that it is shipping the Xbox 360® USB Flash Drive by SanDisk for the Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment console. The new drive makes it easier than ever for gamers to take their gamertags, saved game progress, map packs, Arcade game downloads and bonus content with them for fast and convenient access on another Xbox 360 console.

The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk delivers the best experience on the Xbox 360 console. Pre-configured for seamless plug and play action, the drive eliminates the need to format storage or download an initial software update for an Xbox 360 console. For gamers looking to get in on the fun or for those with existing accounts who want to extend their play, a one-month Xbox LIVE Gold membership is included with purchase of the drive.

“Xbox LIVE contains a world of content for gamers to explore and download, including full-length games, movies and music,” said Shuki Nir, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Retail, SanDisk. “The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk is specifically engineered to deliver a great user experience and maximum compatibility with the console, offering gamers greater freedom and flexibility in how they store, manage and enjoy their favorite files.”

“SanDisk has a proven track record of creating high-quality storage solutions,” said Ilan Spillinger, Vice President, Xbox Hardware and Technology, Microsoft.  “The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk provides a great solution for gamers who need portable storage for their Xbox 360 content. Its plug and play simple.”

Pricing and Availability

The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk is available now on SanDisk.com and at major retailers. The drive is available in 8 gigabyte (GB)1 and 16GB capacities, carrying suggested retail prices of £29.99 and £51.99, respectively.

The US prices are $34.99 and $69.99 respectively.

Includes these unique extras:

  • 1. Gold Membership
    One month subscription to Xbox LIVE® Gold membership included.
  • 2. Game On!
    It’s always “game on” with the Xbox 360® USB Flash Drive by SanDisk®. Carry your game with you anywhere you play.
  • 3. Hassle Free
    Preconfigured “Plug and Play” with XBOX 360®. The Xbox 360® USB Flash Drive by SanDisk® includes Xbox 360® updated software
  • 4. Take full advantage of Xbox LIVE®
    Download games, map packs, profiles, music and video.BONUS! Purchase one today from SanDisk.com and get a free lanyard.**

    (While supplies last)

Microsoft Release Bug Fix For Windows Media Center Music Library Issue

Andrew Edney
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Microsoft have released a bug fix for an issue with Windows Media Centers Music Library.

Here are the symptoms as described by Microsoft:

You access a music library in Windows Media Center or in Windows Media Center Extender on a computer that is running Windows 7. However, it takes a long time before the music library becomes available.

This issue frequently occurs when you perform one of the following actions:

  • You shut down the Windows Media Center Extender by pressing the power button.
    Note In a typical situation, you click Tasks and then click Close to shut down the Windows Media Center Extender.
  • You shut down the computer unexpectedly. For example, you shut down the computer by pressing the power button while you are using Windows Media Center.

Note It can take several minutes to rebuild the music library, depending on the size of the library.

To read the full Knowledge Base article, click here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981770

This update is not provided in the usual way, it is known as a hotfix and you have to request from Microsoft. And you should only request and install it if you are having this particular problem.

To do this, click here and complete the requested information: http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=981770&kbln=en-us

Microsoft Windows Home Server code name VAIL beta Remote Access Setup – Video Edition

Timothy Daleo
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Want to know what to expect when setting up Remote Access for the Vail beta? John “Diehard” Zajdler and I set up Remote Access on my Windows Home Server Vail beta and made a short video of the process.

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Get the Windows Home Server code name “Vail” Public Preview at:

Microsoft Connect

Want to a video of the software installation of Vail?

https://moviesgamesandtech.com/2010/04/28/microsoft-windows-home-server-code-name-vail-beta-installation-video-edition/

What’s New with Windows Server code name Vail beta

Windows Home Server Code Name “Vail” is the version 2 release of Windows Home Server and is based on Windows Server® 2008 R2.

Remote Access

Connecting to your Media

Computers and Backup

Drive Extender Enhancements

Dashboard and Launchpad

So enough of the text, lets see the video!

IMPORTANT

Please read the official Microsoft Release Notes file BEFORE attempting to install and operate the Vail beta software!

beta VAIL

Have a fun time with it and make Windows Home Server a part of your life.

Timothy Daleo

Atom Windows Home Server build on a Friday night – Purchase and Assembly – Video Edition

Timothy Daleo
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After a few calls with Christoper Lux from Home Server Show I decided to do a Windows Home Server build based on the D510 Intel Atom processor. Read on and check out the two HD videos showing the Windows Home Server build.

Clear Windows Home Server Case

Background

I had been looking for a small form factor for a WHS build for my sister-in-law in recent months. Since the LX195 I bought for my real sister was no longer sold, and not that powerful anyway, I decided that a dual-core small form factor would be powerful enough, not be a power hog and fit in their home entertainment center.

Christopher Lux and I had a telecon a few weeks ago and the topic of Atom processors came up. Could an Intel Atom power a WHS effectively? In addition, could we stay low power with the unit? My wife and I both have Dell Inspiron 10 netbooks with Atom CPUs and they have run well for us. My two home-builds are both dual core so I wanted to make sure I could get the Atom in a dual-core CPU, and not the single core like our netbooks. Chris said that the Atom dual-core board was just out and on sale. We threw a bunch of links back and forth and then last week after one more check with Chris I pulled the trigger on the board.

Since I was building this WHS for someone else I needed to meet three main requirements:

  • Cost less than a HP MSS (otherwise just buy a EX495)
  • Low watt power usage (35 watts target)
  • Small form and high acceptance factor

I had extra drives at home and since I just Vailed my test box I now had that OEM software as an extra Windows Home Server license for this build.

Equipment Needed

  • Two beers (Optional as always)
  • OEM v1 WHS or Windows Server code name Vail
  • Parts listed below

Lets set this pig on fire!

Cost Considerations

For about $72 you can get an Atom D510. The CPU is built into the board so no chip to install!

http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=43098

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WHS Parts Invoice

Other parts cost include (parts shown in detail on videos)

WHS Parts Invoice

WHS Parts Invoice WHS Parts Invoice

After tax cost, not including two used 2.5” USB Drives, was $309.61. Not a cheap build but not expensive either. This build is great for someone like me with extra parts lying around and a Vail beta installation.

This is also a great build for the family. It is not too complicated and could be a great project for you and your children. Your kids can see inside it and the assembly takes less than 30 minutes. Once it is up and running your family can spend hours looking inside and watching your WHS process your media. At least the front fans spin. They light up too!

Videos

Below are two 10 minute videos showing the parts and assembly of the Windows Home Server. They are in HD and show some good detail of what to expect with a small WHS build. Be sure to check back next week for the WHS software installation and testing over the network! Do not give me crap about the wiring. It is a SMALL case!

Assembly Results

I am not going to spend much time on text here. The two videos show the build and the pictures below have some shots of the case and internals.

Next week I will show the loading of Windows Home Server v1 and runs some tests over my network.

WHS D510 Build

WHS D510 Build

WHS D510 Build

WHS D510 Build

Viva Intel, Christopher Lux and Microsoft. Seriously.

A special thank you to Christopher Lux for the consult and encouragement on this build.

See you next Friday night,

Timothy Daleo

Thank you for checking in with the website and be sure to let us know what you would like to see next.

AMD Launch Phenom II X6 Processor

Andrew Edney
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Last week AMD announced the launch of their latest processor, the Phenom II X6.

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As you probably know here at UWHS we are all big fans of building our own machines, so this is something we are pretty excited about.

Here are the specs:

Processor : AMD Phenom™ II X6

Model : 1055T

OPN Tray : HDT55TFBK6DGR

OPN PIB : HDT55TFBGRBOX

Operating Mode 32 Bit : Yes

Operating Mode 64 Bit : Yes

Core Speed (MHz) : 2800

Voltages

Max Temps (C)

Wattage : 125 W

Virtualization : Yes

L1 Cache Size (KB) : 128

L1 Cache Count : 6

L2 Cache Size (KB) : 512

L2 Cache Count : 6

L3 Cache Size (KB) : 6144

CMOS : 45nm SOI

Socket : AM3

Here is the full press release:

SUNNYVALE, Calif. —4/27/2010

AMD (NYSE: AMD) announced the immediate availability of the AMD Phenom™ II X6 processor and AMD 890FX chipset ushering in a new era of immersive 3D entertainment and visualization.

Trailblazing consumers seeking immersive 3D entertainment and high definition multi-monitor display now can affordably upgrade to six-core performance and award-winning ATI Radeon™ HD 5000 series graphics. Today also marks the availability of the flagship AMD Phenom™ II X6 1090T Black Edition processor, AMD’s fastest and most tunable desktop processor ever.

“With AMD Phenom II X6 processors, discerning customers can build an incredible, immersive entertainment system and content creation powerhouse,” said Bob Grim, director of Client Platform Marketing at AMD. “AMD is answering the call for elite desktop PC performance and features at an affordable price.”

AMD Phenom II X6 processors feature new Turbo CORE technology that transfers performance to three dedicated cores operating at higher frequency. AMD Phenom II X6 processors can shift to Turbo mode for demanding games and productivity software which may employ two or three cores, or shift back to six real cores for the demands of core-hungry content creation and immersive 3D applications.

Systems based on the AMD Phenom II X6 processor and the AMD 8-series chipsets are immediately available in North America from BOXX, iBuyPower, CyberPower, Systemax, MainGear, NCS Technology, Velocity Micro, and ZT Systems. AMD Phenom II X6 processors and AMD 8-series chipsets are available on motherboard sold by online retailers NCIX, Newegg, TigerDirect, and ZipZoomFly.

  • The AMD Phenom II X6 processor works with existing AM3 and AM2+ socket motherboards with proper BIOS support, making these processors an easy upgrade
  • With the new AMD OverDrive™ 3.2.1, computer enthusiasts can tune system performance, customize settings, and tune memory performance for the latest AMD platforms with the new AMD Phenom II X6 processor1
  • The AMD 890FX chipset is the premier complement to the AMD Phenom II X6 processor, featuring ATI CrossFireX™ technology, and is ready for up to four ATI Radeon HD graphics cards and award winning ATI EyeFinity multiple-display technology2
  • All of the necessary components to build a complete AMD-based system featuring the AMD Phenom II X6 processor can be purchased for less than the price of our competition’s only six-core desktop processor3
  • The AMD 890FX with SB850 chipset includes the latest SATA 6Gb/s hard drive interface, Gigabit Ethernet, HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology, and PCI Express® Generation 2.0 designed to provide high performance data flow
  • Many AMD 890FX-based motherboards feature SuperSpeed USB 3.0, quickly synchronizing and transferring digital media files on the new generation of USB 3.0 devices

The AMD 8-series chipsets look very interesting as well.

What do you think? Let us know.

Is the REYCOM Entertainment Center the First Embedded Windows Media Center 7 Device?

Andrew Edney
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Has Reycom come up with the very first Windows Media Center 7 embedded device?

Last week Microsoft announced that Windows Media Center would be part of Windows Embedded Standard 7.

Reycom announced a device at CEBIT back in March that has a familiar looking interface and its called the REC, or Reycom Entertainment Center.

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If you look at some of the screenshots from the device, it certainly looks like Windows Media Center.

REC_catchup TVREC_EPG_Live TV

REC_MoviethekREC_recorded TV

Here is the press release that Reycom published at CEBIT back in March:

Reycom more than TV: HD TV packed with content

March 4, 2010 – CeBIT

Reycom, a supplier of Entertainment Solutions with offices in Switzerland and Germany, presents at CeBIT 2010 a next generation of hybrid set-top boxes based on an Intel® Atom™ Processor. The Reycom Entertainment Center (REC) enables cable network operators and telecommunication companies to leverage market opportunities and to extend the variety of entertainment offerings available to their subscribers. It closes the gap between HD-TV screens and Web content. The Swiss cable network consortium Digital Cable Group (DCG) is currently conducting extensive field tests and plans to introduce the Reycom solution in the 2nd quarter of 2010.

With simultaneous access to broadcast live TV and Internet, and backed by the power of an Intel ® Atom processor, the Reycom Entertainment Center REC provides unprecedented functionality and flexibility. REC users can enjoy both perfect live TV in HD with Time-shift and access to a wide range of films and TV shows via Video on Demand. Movies, music, photos and videos can be stored
and played with the inbuilt Harddisk, Bluray- or DVD player.

Reycom – more than TV

TV consumer gains unprecedented functionality and flexibility

For REC users it is commonplace to enjoy live TV in HD or SD with integrated timeshift functions or to record two simulcasts in parallel while watching a pre-recorded show. Recording of individual programs, movies or of entire series can conveniently and easily be programmed with the electronic program guide covering 14-days. Catchup TV, calling up time-shifted television broadcasts from the archives of ARD, ZDF, SF, N-TV, is a further increase in TV comfort coming along with Reycom’s Entertainment Center REC.

Beside such features enriching “classic” TV consumption with new worlds of experience, REC-users enjoy even more entertainment options right on the TV screen:
Video-on-demand gives access to a wide range of movies from all genres and to TV series. here is no need for an external player to enjoy Bluray Discs and DVDs and videos and music can be burnt on DVDs and CDs.

Presenting slideshows with personal photographs, watching holiday videos or listening to music or even synchronizing .music, photos and movies to mobile phones, MP3 players or portable video players are all part of the rich functionality and flexibility of the REC. And for optimal ease of use, all REC functions can be piloted with one single, compact remote control.

So more information when we get it, but if it is Windows Media Center embedded then hopefully it is just the first of many devices to come – so watch this space.

Twonky Release TwonkyMedia Server Version 5.1.4.

Andrew Edney
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With all the WHS Vail news this week, the fact that Twonky has released an update to their TwonkyMedia Server slipped through the net.

A few weeks ago, we reported that Twonky had released a beta edition of their TwonkyMedia Server version 6 : https://moviesgamesandtech.com/2010/04/25/twonky-release-twonkymedia-server-6-0-beta/

Well, last week, Twonky released an update to its current version, now at version 5.1.4.

So, what is included in this release:

Release notes for TMS 5.1.4

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Bug fixes:

– fixed: Windows 7 is requesting a driver installation for Twonky
– fixed: Twonky prevents NAS from going into sleep mode
– fixed: Crashes when sharing 3gp content
– fixed: File-scanner statistics not working
– fixed: DLNA certification fails when upload is disabled
– fixed: MKV support broken for Samsung TV
– fixed: Database is rebuilt whenever TMS is restarted
– fixed: Server generates continuous disk accesses, preventing the HD entering sleep mode

To download TMS 5.1.4. for Windows Home Server, click here: Windows Home Server Setup

If you have an HP MediaSmart Server then you will have to wait until HP release the update for your MediaSmart server, but everyone else can use this one now.

Add-in Central Add-in for Windows Home Server Gets An Update

Andrew Edney
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Last month we did a review of the very cool add-in for Windows Home Server known as Add-in Central. The guys over at Homeserverland.com have just released an update.

You can take a look at the review we did of the previous version here:

https://moviesgamesandtech.com/2010/04/07/add-in-central-whs-add-in-available-now-to-all/

Add-In Central logo

Here is what the guys say about the new release:

A new version of the add-in designed to help you discover and track useful add-ins right from within the Windows Home Server Console is now available.

Changes:
  • Updated web services layer and infrastructure
  • Removed forced expiration
  • Miscellaneous code fixes and enhancements
Add-In Central Features
  • Notifications of new updates for Windows Home Server Add-Ins
  • One Click upgrades that will provide a simple and fast way to upgrade your current Add-Ins
  • Browse, find information with screenshots, and download Add-Ins directly from your Windows Home Server console
  • View Add-Ins by popularity, category, or find the latest ones to hit the market
  • Direct links to support forums which help improve communication and provide direct troubleshooting support
  • Screenshots and descriptions help you make the right choice when downloading new Add-Ins
Stay up to date

With the exploding popularity of the Windows Home Server platform, both new add-ins and updated add-ins are being introduced to the community on a near daily basis. Add-in Central helps you keep track of them all by providing a list of all those newly released and newly updated add-ins in one convenient location. Once an add-in has been installed on your home server, how do you know that you always have the most recent version? Easy, Add-in Central does it all for you with its “Live Tracking” feature. Add-in Central notifies you whenever there is an update available for any of your installed add-ins, allowing you to rest easy knowing that you always have the latest and greatest version of your favourite add-ins.

Well done to Alexander and the guys – keep up the great work, as this is one of those must have add-ins.

To download the new version, click here: Download

How to Install Windows Home Server Vail on the HP MediaSmart Server

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Alex over at MediaSmartServer.net has a great article on installing the beta of WHS Vail on your HP MediaSmart Server.

Alex and I were both guests this week on the Home Server Show Podcast, and questions that keep coming in to us here at UWHS include “how do I install Vail on my MediaSmart Server”.

Well Alex has taken the time and trouble to put together a fantastic article on how to do just that for each MediaSmart Server model.

Here is how Alex introduces the article:

Now that Windows Home Server Codename “Vail” has been released to public beta, I’m sure there are several of you that would like to install the beta operating system onto the MediaSmart Server that you already own. While it is possible to install and run Vail on any MediaSmart Server, be aware that each model has its own unique requirements in order to successfully install.

To read the full article, click here: http://www.mediasmartserver.net/2010/04/26/how-to-install-windows-home-server-vail-on-the-hp-mediasmart-server/

Excellent job Alex!

One thing that is very important to remember though is that WHS Vail is a very early beta, it is not feature complete, there are loads of things to be aware of (so read that manual) and you shouldn’t use Vail as your production Windows Home Server.

Also, if you have any problems at all with your MediaSmart Server during, or after the Vail installation, you will not get any support from HP at this time.

Windows Home Server Vail SDK

Andrew Edney
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Do you want to develop some add-ins for the new version of Windows Home Server? If the answer is yes, then you are going to need the SDK.

Along with the public release of the beta for Vail this week, came the news that non of the existing WHS V1 add-ins will work with Vail.

So developers will have to start from scratch and will need the new WHS Vail SDK (Software Developement Kit).

The SDK provides the following content:

  • API references that help you understand all the API elements that can be used to extend and manage Windows Server Code Name “Vail”
  • How-to documents that help you to understand how to build add-ins
  • Templates that help you build add-ins with Visual Studio 2008
  • Samples that provide examples of complete add-ins

You need to download both files, well ok, you don’t, but you are supposed to read the Licence Terms document:

Vail SDK Download

Along with all the SDK files, there is a 9 page Getting Started guide.

You can download the Windows Home Server Vail SDK from here: https://connect.microsoft.com/WindowsHomeServer/Downloads/DownloadDetails.aspx?DownloadID=28277

So are you going to develop an add-in for Vail? If so, let us know, we would love to hear from you.

Microsoft Kills the Courier Booklet and HP Kills the Windows 7 Slate?

Andrew Edney
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There are lots of rumours floating around today about the Microsoft Courier booklet project and the HP Slate – are they true?

Back at CES in Las Vegas, there was a lot of talk about two particular products, the Microsoft Courier booklet and a Windows 7 Slate device from HP. These were both considered to be rivals to Apple’s iPad device (which at that point no one had actually seen).

Well, it looks like both of those projects are now dead.

Microsoft Courier Booklet

Image Courtesy of Engadget

Here is what Microsoft is saying, or not saying, depending on how you read it regarding Courier:

Over the past few months there has been a ton of speculation about the “Courier” project from Microsoft. We’ve not discussed or confirmed the project. There is more speculation today, and below is what we are saying publicly:

“At any given time, across any of our business groups, there are new ideas being investigated, tested, and incubated.  It’s in Microsoft’s DNA to continually develop and incubate new technologies to foster productivity and creativity.  The ‘Courier’ project is an example of this type of effort and its technologies will be evaluated for use in future Microsoft offerings.”

I am excited about the great set of products and services rolling out from the company in the next few months – Office 2010, Windows Phone KIN, Windows Phone 7, SQL Server 2008 R2, Project Natal from the Xbox team, Windows Live Wave 4, among others. It is going to be a fun next few months!

Posted by Frank Shaw

Corporate Vice President, Corporate Communications.

So, it looks to me like they are saying the technology might appear later, but don’t expect it anytime soon.

And as for the HP Slate, which having seen at CES was so cool and I really wanted one, it seems that this is also dead, perhaps because HP just bought Palm this week? There is no official statement from HP but a number of sites are reporting that it’s dead, at least in its current Windows 7 form.

hp-slateSo, is anyone bothered? Watch this space for more information as it develops.

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