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IS29500:2008 (Open XML) published by ISO
The press release just appeared on their site; ISO/IEC 29500 is a standard for word-processing documents, presentations and spreadsheets that is intended to be implemented by multiple applications on multiple platforms. One of its objectives is to ensure...(read more)
Imagine a world with no junk email
About a week ago the Washington Post’s “Security Fix” blog posted an article claiming that they had been instrumental in taking down a California based hosting provider, Security Fix suggested that McColo Corp was responsible for around...(read more)
Microsoft Virtual Earth Maps Fires through Pitney Bowes "FireLocator"
Here's a pretty cool--and timely-- Virtual Earth application that was just brought to my attention: FireLocator from Pitney Bowes uses Microsoft Virtual Earth to visualize fire outbreak data to augment situational awareness for users. In addition to mapping...(read more)
Microsoft Virtual Earth Webcast: Virtual Earth at Work in State & Local Government
A quick blog entry to call attention to a Virtual Earth webcast being held on Wednesday, December 10th, from 2-3 PM EST . The webcast will highlight Virtual Earth applications in State & Local agencies such as DoT, Urban Planning, and Emergency Support....(read more)
Ed Bott on Windows 7
ZDNet blogger, Ed Bott, has taken a look at some details behind the new functionality in Windows 7, his notes give you a pretty good feeling for the behavior and some of the new features of the OS; The purpose of this post is not to review Windows 7....(read more)
IPv6 Roundup, Monday 17/11/08
Examining IPv6 on today’s Internet - Linux Magazine Is the world ready for the next generation Internet Protocol? We take a look at Linux with IPv6. 800 Chinese Days - By bruce Each nation’s government is taking a different approach on its IPv6 policy....(read more)
Do I really need a receipt with my Orange Muffin?
It was 6:45am this morning and I was heading through Changi Airport to catch a flight to Sydney, feeling a little hungry I stopped by my favorite coffee stand and bought myself an Orange Muffin. Digging around in my wallet I found the right change and...(read more)
From the Top or the Bottom?
In an interview with eWeek late last week Ray Ozzie was asked if he is a personal supporter and proponent of Microsoft’s shift to more interoperable technology, his reply; So, have I been a proponent?  Absolutely.  Absolutely.  And...(read more)
Virtual Earth at work for Kansas DOT (KDOT)
Microsoft's Virtual Earth continues its penetration of US Department of Transportation agencies, now with Kansas DOT (KDOT) for its public facing 511 application. Kansas lies at the heart of the nation and is the hub for a significant amount of cross-country...(read more)
IPv6 Roundup, Wednesday 12/11/08
A couple of days late, but here it is… there is great content out there, but we still need to see much more substance around the how and why for IPv6! ICANN meeting: Egyptian host demands independence for network … - Current IT news from heise...(read more)
Remembrance of times past, and times to come
I have been asked on occasion about what motivates me to contribute to the public debate about issues ranging from identity cards to health to education to the surveillance state. The photo above of my great grandfather's First World War grave from October...(read more)
Do I still need cell phone service, or do I have other more cost effective options?
Here is a question that has been going through my mind a lot of late. Frequent travel means that my cell phone is almost constantly roaming, pushing my monthly bill up to an astronomical S$1000-S$1500 a month. Every call is a decision, and as a user of...(read more)
Virtual Earth Imagery Updates for October 2008
The Virtual Earth product team just added another 41.07 TB of data to the Virtual Earth platform. Microsoft Virtual Earth Technical Evangelist and fellow blogger, Chris Pendleton, has posted the list of updates to his blog page. take a look . Most of...(read more)
Microsoft Virtual Earth used by EPA for "Cleanups in My Community" web site
Accidents, spills, leaks, and past improper disposal and handling of hazardous materials and wastes have resulted in tens of thousands of sites across our country that have contaminated our land, water (groundwater and surface water), and air (indoor...(read more)
Wrap-up: Virtual Earth at GEOINT 2008
In my last blog entry from GEOINT 2008 last week, I spoke about how Virtual Earth was a common thread throughout the Microsoft geospatial story presented for the first time in our GEOINT booth. This included demonstrations of Virtual Earth allowing visualization...(read more)
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