Office Web Apps Begins Preview; Bing Could Beat Google; Google Praises Microsofts HTML 5 Plans
Published 09/18 courtesy of Bamboo Solutions Community
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Office Web Apps Enter Limited Technical Preview (Ars Technica)
Microsoft is giving a limited number of testers access to Technical Preview versions of the Word Web App, the Excel Web App, and the PowerPoint Web App. A public beta is set to come out in a few months and the final version will arrive with Office 2010 in the first half of next year.
Microsoft Office 2010: A First Look at PowerPoint Web App (PC World)
Microsoft has kicked off the Technical Preview of Office Web Apps. I looked at the Office Web Apps version of Microsoft's PowerPoint presentation software to see how it stacks up to its more robust Microsoft Office desktop cousin. After logging in to my SkyDrive account and accessing My Documents, I started the Office Web Apps PowerPoint application by clicking New and selecting Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.
Why Bing Could Beat Google (PC World)
Microsoft's Bing is making some inroads as it continues to challenge the reigning search leader, Google. But Bing faces a long, steep road ahead if it's ever going to beat Google. Bing was the fastest growing search engine for the month of August, metrics firm Nielsen says. Bing expanded by 22.1 percent to claim 10.7 percent of the U.S. search market. Google also grew, by 2.6 percent to take a 64.6 percent market share, while Yahoo continued its decline shrinking by 4.2 percent to hold a total of 16 percent of all U.S.-based searches.
Google Praises Microsoft's HTML 5 Thoughts (PC World)
In a rare display of public goodwill between Google and Microsoft, the companies are bonding over Microsoft's decision to actively participate in the HTML 5 standards process. In a post to the The WHATWG Blog spotted by Ars Technica, Google's Mark Pilgrim, the company's leading HTML 5 evangelist, thanked Microsoft's Adrian Bateman for joining the conversation over HTML 5 development several weeks ago. "On August 7, 2009, Adrian Bateman did what no man or woman had ever done before: he gave substantive feedback on the current editor's draft of HTML5 on behalf of Microsoft. His feedback was detailed and well-reasoned, and it spawned much discussion," Pilgrim wrote.
Microsoft to Offer Cheap Windows 7 for Students (CNET)
Microsoft plans to offer a substantial discount for college students who want to pick up a copy of Windows 7. Starting October 1--and for a limited time--those in the U.K. will be able to preorder Windows 7 for 30 British pounds, according to a Microsoft Web site. In a Twitter posting, Microsoft said that U.S. college students will be able to get the software for $30, but the Web site it linked to does not yet have details on the offer.
Realizing Microsoft’s Potential in the Cloud (Venture Beat)
Cloud computing is democratizing the internet in the same way that personal computers democratized computing itself decades ago. With the greater efficiency and agility of the cloud, running internet-scale applications is now within the reach of any company. Just like the advent of the personal computer, the cloud is creating brand new opportunities and revolutionizing the way companies do business. Startups in particular are looking to the cloud as a way to get applications built and deployed faster, with no up-front costs.
Why Cloud Turbulence will Leave Users Unruffled (ZDNet)
Cloud computing may bring massive changes, but they will not necessarily be felt by developers or consumers of the technology, says Lori MacVittie. Much has been made of cloud computings imminent arrival, centre stage, in datacentres across the world. But despite its potential for cutting capital expenditure, the big switch to the cloud is largely an internal phenomenon. For consumers of applications, cloud computing changes nothing.
Around the Blogosphere
Office Web Apps Coming to Windows Live (Office Web Apps)
Today is an exciting day for us! We are making available Excel, Word and PowerPoint Web Apps for a select group of Windows Live users as part of the Office Web Apps Technical Preview. While the initial functionality is modest it will expand over time. As we get closer to the release of Office 2010 we will make the Office Web Apps available to more Windows Live users.
Planning for SharePoint 2010 - Upgrade Planning and Guidance OFC306 TechED NZ Session Notes (Chandima.Net Blog for SharePoint solutions)
Here is a detailed outline of what I discussed and presented at my TechEd session on Wednesday 16th September in Auckland – New Zealand titled Planning for SharePoint 2010 - Upgrade Planning and Guidance OFC306. Thanks to all of you who came along to the session. This is a first in a series of posts and White Papers that I will publish as part of an ongoing series on planning to upgrade to SharePoint Server 2010. Needless to say that I will only cover planning aspects and will NOT be talking about any new features or functionality of SharePoint 2010. Please visit the SharePoint team blog for details of SharePoint 2010.
5 Reasons Basic Install Also Known As Stand Alone Install Including Limited SQL Express For SharePoint Sucks! (SharePoint Joel's SharePoint Land)
There seems to be an assumption by some that Basic install is “Good enough.” Some have followed guidance and “best practices” to avoid the basic install. I know Shane Young (“a puppy dies every time a Basic install is done”), Todd Klindt (Just say no to Basic install), and I have all continued to preach that basic install on both WSS and SharePoint Server continues to be a poor decision. Todd’s article goes into the step by step in avoiding that install type. I say that basic install was written for the analyst, easy with few clicks, but those who fall in the trap of basic, will have a nightmare deployment when they find they need to troubleshoot or later move into a larger farm.
2009-09-17 Today in SharePoint with Joel Oleson (Recording) (End User SharePoint)
Joel is at the bottom of the world this week. I caught up with him in Singapore, we both ignored the 12 hour time difference and had a nice discussion about all things SharePoint. For those of you who follow this series, you might notice the name has changed from “This Week in SharePoint” to “Today in SharePoint”. I’m in the process of adding other people to talk to each week. Tomorrow I’ll be publishing the first of a set of weekly recordings with Michael Gannotti. The name “Today in SharePoint” seems to be more appropriate since my intention is to do a recording a day.
Avoid Newbie Mistakes: 10 Steps to Successful SharePoint Deployments (SharePoint Magazine)
A common word that keeps popping up around SharePoint deployments is “Governance,” as if it will help you avoid chaos and have a more successful deployment. The answer is, when executed properly, it can. Governance consists of rules and guidelines for designing a service offering. Its goals aren’t to shut down a deployment and make it take forever, but, rather, to find balance in user flexibility while providing for IT oversight. Here are 10 key steps to help you be successful in designing your SharePoint deployment.
Error OnPreRender: Ambiguous Match Found (Shared Points for SharePoint...)
MOSS April Update [968850] is causing compatibility issues. (http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=971538). This error is caused by an update on the SPUtility.GetPermissions() method when you try to access the method through use of System.Reflection;
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This Week in Bamboo (September 6th - September 12th, 2009) (The Bamboo Team Blog)
This Week in Bamboo we continue rolling out Web License Manager to some more products. See the list below. In addition, some important patches for SharePoint Task Master R1.5.28, Alerts Plus R2.6.6, Password Reset Web Part R2.2.4 and Bamboo KPI Column R1.1.6 were released. Users can now connect the Bamboo Filters Collection with Virtual Map View to filter the records.
SharePoint Job Listings**
Administrative Associate with SharePoint Experience - Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
This is a temporary position for a period of about 7 months. Job location is on Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. The position is to manipulate a large number of Army documents, cutting and pasting, manipulating and editing images, documenting changes in a Excel spreadsheet, and keep track of version control of the documents. This is a methodical, and detailed task that requires great attention to detail.
SharePoint/.NET Developer - Norfolk, Virginia
The SharePoint/.Net Developer will design and develop software solutions for enterprise level business applications based on Microsoft SharePoint and .Net products, including but not limited to: building custom web parts, automating business processes using workflows, implementing features, and deploying solutions, developing and consuming new or existing web services to integrate back end systems with MOSS Portal.
Microsoft Updates
Information about the search content sources and the start addresses in Pre-Upgrade Checker in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Service Pack 2 (Microsoft)
This article describes the search content sources and the start addresses in the Pre-Upgrade Checker in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Service Pack 2 (SP2).
Bamboo Partner Events*
September 24, Online, SharePoint for Project Management Webinar - DataLan
September 30, Online, InnovaOPN - SharePoint-based Innovation Management Software Webinar - DataLan
October 1, Malvern, Pennsylvania, SharePoint - A Platform for Business Solutions - DataLan
October 1, Online, Using SharePoint for Product Management Within the Distribution and Consumer Goods Vertical - InterDyn
October 2, Sydney, Australia, nSynergy SharePoint Conference 2009: Empower – Improve – Perform - nSynergy
October 6, New York, New York, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Document Management for the AEC with SharePoint - Gig Werks, Organice
October 6, Melbourne, Australia, nSynergy SharePoint Conference 2009: Empower – Improve – Perform - nSynergy
October 7, Online, SharePoint for Business Process Automation - DataLan
October 8, New York, New York, SharePoint for Enterprise Content Management - DataLan
October 14, Online, The SharePoint / RMS: SEC Protects Your Investors but who Protects and Controls Your Company Information? - InterDyn
October 14, Canberra, Australia, nSynergy SharePoint Conference 2009: Empower – Improve – Perform - nSynergy
October 15, Iselin, New Jersey, SharePoint - A Platform for Business Solutions - DataLan
October 21, Online, Advanced Topics in SharePoint - Basic Business Intelligence and Reporting Webinar - DataLan
October 22, Waltham, Massachusetts, SharePoint - A Platform for Business Solutions - DataLan
October 29, Iselin, New Jersey, SharePoint for Enterprise Content Management - DataLan
November 4, Online, Breakthroughs in SharePoint for Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, and Biotech - DataLan
November 10, New York, New York, SharePoint – A Platform for Business Solutions - DataLan
November 12, New York, New York, SharePoint for Intranets, Extranets, and Public Websites - DataLan
November 18, Online, Advanced Topics in SharePoint - Business Process Automation and Workflow Design - DataLan
November 19, Online, Breakthroughs in SharePoint for Financial Services Firms - DataLan
December 3, New York, New York, SharePoint Winter Expo 2009 - DataLan
December 9, Online, SharePoint for Enterprise Content Management - DataLan
December 10, Iselin, New Jersey, SharePoint for Intranets, Extranets, and Public Websites - DataLan
SharePoint Events**
September 21-25, Chicago, Illinois, SharePoint Branding Bootcamp
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September 22, New York City, New York, Bamboo Solutions SharePoint Project Management Workshop
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September 23, New York City, New York, Bamboo Solutions SharePoint Project Management Workshop
September 23, Online, Bamboo SharePoint Project Management Central Webinar
September 23, Online, Project Management Using SharePoint Webinar
September 24, Online, Project Management Using SharePoint Webinar
September 23, Online, SharePoint Administration Webinar
September 24, Online, 'What's New from Bamboo?' Webinar
September 24, Online, SharePoint for Project Management Webinar
September 30, Online, Bamboo SharePoint Project Management Central Webinar
September 30, Online, Bamboo SharePoint Project Management Central Webinar
September 30, Online, Bamboo SharePoint Project Management Central Webinar
September 30, Online, Project Management Using SharePoint Webinar
September 30, Online, InnovaOPN - SharePoint-based Innovation Management Software Webinar
October 1, Online, Bamboo 101 - List Roll Up Webinar
October 1, Online, Project Management Using SharePoint Webinar
October 1, Malvern, Pennsylvania, SharePoint - A Platform for Business Solutions
October 1, Online, Using SharePoint for Product Management Within the Distribution and Consumer Goods Vertical
October 2, Sydney, Australia, nSynergy SharePoint Conference 2009: Empower – Improve – Perform
October 6, New York, New York, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Document Management for the AEC with SharePoint
October 6, Melbourne, Australia, nSynergy SharePoint Conference 2009: Empower – Improve – Perform
October 7, Online, SharePoint for Business Process Automation
October 8, Online, Bamboo 101 - Chart Plus Webinar
October 8, New York, New York, SharePoint for Enterprise Content Management
October 10, Matthews, North Carolina, Carolina Code Camp
October 14, Online, The SharePoint / RMS: SEC Protects Your Investors but who Protects and Controls Your Company Information?
October 14, Canberra, Australia, nSynergy SharePoint Conference 2009: Empower – Improve – Perform
October 15, Online, Bamboo 101 - Calendar Plus Webinar
October 15, Online, SharePoint: From Chaos to Success
October 15, Iselin, New Jersey, SharePoint - A Platform for Business Solutions
October 19-22, Las Vegas, Nevada, SharePoint Conference 2009
October 21, Online, Advanced Topics in SharePoint - Basic Business Intelligence and Reporting Webinar
October 22, Waltham, Massachusetts, SharePoint - A Platform for Business Solutions
October 29, Iselin, New Jersey, SharePoint for Enterprise Content Management
November 4, Online, Breakthroughs in SharePoint for Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, and Biotech
November 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, SharePoint Saturday
November 7, Raleigh, North Carolina, SharePoint Saturday
November 10, New York, New York, SharePoint – A Platform for Business Solutions
November 12, New York, New York, SharePoint for Intranets, Extranets, and Public Websites
November 14, San Antonio, Texas, SharePoint Saturday
November 14, Tampa, Florida, SharePoint Saturday
November 16-17, Stockholm, Sweden, SharePoint & Exchange Forum 2009
November 18, Online, Advanced Topics in SharePoint - Business Process Automation and Workflow Design
November 19, Online, Breakthroughs in SharePoint for Financial Services Firms
November 21, Birmingham, Alabama, SharePoint Saturday
November 21, Phoenix, Arizona, SharePoint Saturday
December 3, New York, New York, SharePoint Winter Expo 2009
December 9, Online, SharePoint for Enterprise Content Management
December 10, Iselin, New Jersey, SharePoint for Intranets, Extranets, and Public Websites
December 12, Kansas City, Kansas, SharePoint Saturday
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