You are probably wondering why I’m posting about XP it’s pretty old hat…well that’s the reason.  I was clearing out stuff in my garage this weekend and came across an ancient artefact that I had to share.  Ladies and gentlemen I introduce to you…

Learn more about Windows XP

On VHS tape.

Yep, Windows XP is so old we actually distributed promotional VHS tapes for it!  That means it was released before DVDs went mainstream.  That’s some old stuff right there.  I don’t even own the technology to play this thing!

I know we all know it’s time to move on, but it’s just one more thing to mention to the hold outs.  This will be added our techno-relics table soon…

The team being Microsoft.  Have a good weekend, this is where we were last Friday night.  It’s not all working out how to mount VHDs and code in the cloud around here you know, we also know how to have fun.

Microsoft have just released an update for Zune and it appears to have some fun new items to speculate on.  First Long has found that there appears to be a phone coming.  Second Ian’s found Windows 7 Library integration.  And I might have found something…

Above left is my Zune folder now.  Above right is the Previous version from 24th of Jan before I applied the update.  Does this hint at a European launch, with localised language folders (yes they include UI localisation files too!)

Microsoft are going to be issuing an “out of band” patch update for the IE vulnerability that has been hitting the news.  Out of band means before Feb 2nd, which is the traditional patch day for Microsoft.  More updates when it hits, but you can read Microsoft’s words on it here

Ed is right It’s time to stop using IE6.  If you are still using it, and millions are, then it’s time to upgrade to IE8 or Chrome (my current fave) or Firefox.  Please, please, please.

If you know of an organisation still using it, then make sure they get upgraded.

Even if you aren’t using IE6 as your default browser but it’s still there you need to upgrade it to stay secure.