en-us http://www.intensedebate.com/users/313724 Comments by boggy4062 http://tv.breitbart.com/thrill-is-gone-matthews-turns-on-obama-i-hear-stories-that-you-would-not-believe/#IDComment225065943 So, Chris, you are NOT as smart as "dumb" Sarah Palin, aren't you? Did you and Obama figure out how many states US actually has? Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:23:08 +0000 http://tv.breitbart.com/thrill-is-gone-matthews-turns-on-obama-i-hear-stories-that-you-would-not-believe/#IDComment225065943 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/09/16/intel-proposes-cedar-trailbased-milstead-home-server-platform/#IDComment195658593 Really? Virtualization on 4GB RAM machine? ATOM is just fine for backup / file server duties. I agree 100% with ViridianPC guy. Lowest power consumption is a very high priority, since such machines are to run 24/7 (like routers). Media machines is a different animal. New i5/i7 processors provide enough umph with reasonable power consumption. I don't believe that these machines would be a good candidate for Virtual Host either, since somebody in your home (like mother, or wife or child may decided to pull a plug any time). These machines are/should be dedicated machines with specific purpose. Virtualisation is a nice concept, but do they have any use in typical home? Don't think so. Geeks will always need something special, something extra. WHS is not. It is something that most modern homes should have, even though people don't realize it (well many of them, don't carry any insurance, but this does mean that they are right,right?)._ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:53:22 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/09/16/intel-proposes-cedar-trailbased-milstead-home-server-platform/#IDComment195658593 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/04/07/windows-home-server-windows-home-server-2011-worth-upgrading/#IDComment141334118 OK... as much as I am disappointed by MSFT (not the first time, and not the last-for-sure-time), I will be carefully watching what my options are with the new version. There is one thing I've learned in last few months, as I watched the V1 vs V2 discussions: having everything running in one box is NOT the optimum solution. New generation of hardware allows me to separate some distinctive functionality of my home computing requirements into few dedicated, smaller, very efficient boxes. Boxes that will play nicely with each other. 1. I do not need a very powerful processor to run my backups/file serving functionality. Energy efficiency, storage redundancy, storage expandability are THE most important factors. Removal of DE is certain blow to this, but I do believe in free market forces, and I am certain somebody will meet this demand. Drobo and other flex-Raid-like solutions could be the answer. 2. For my media, I am already using a dedicated Windows 7 box, attached to a 55" bad-a$$ TV with a network dual tuner (hdHomeRun), and I am happy. It is more important for me that the new solution plays nicely with any new media devices I may have on the network, so I can stream, record from any place, to any devices, any time. As Terry mentioned, for those who already own WHS v1, there is no reason to rush to switch (will not), until the situation becomes more clear on options that the new WHS brings. Sat, 9 Apr 2011 21:13:55 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/04/07/windows-home-server-windows-home-server-2011-worth-upgrading/#IDComment141334118 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/04/07/windows-home-server-windows-home-server-2011-worth-upgrading/#IDComment141330042 Let's not get religious about it Paul ;) Sat, 9 Apr 2011 20:49:00 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/04/07/windows-home-server-windows-home-server-2011-worth-upgrading/#IDComment141330042 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/02/12/de-replacement-drive-bender/#IDComment127744804 No it wasn't the reason. MSFT couldn't make both DE and the new application support (letter assignment) to work nicely, and they gave up on DE. Wrong decision IMHO. This executive decision is going to bite them in the .... Drobo and now these new Windows products will fill the void and... people will really start to ask:"why do we need Microsoft?". My main reason for WHS is its backup with DE. I simply love it. I couldn't care less about all the "extras" like remote access / website /media. There are so many other solutions today that can provide these functions. Only WHS v1 gives me everything that is important for my house in one neat package. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:40:03 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/02/12/de-replacement-drive-bender/#IDComment127744804 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/02/12/de-replacement-drive-bender/#IDComment127659782 Executives don't make so lightly decisions who clearly embarrass the company. It is a documented fact, that Vale WAS to deliver all WHS v1 features and some, so... removing one of the main features from WHS due to acknowledged technical problems constitutes a failure to deliver, and the lack of (or at least limited) internal talent, IMHO. This does not reflect badly on MSFT (all companies experience that). It simply indicates existing limitations of current development group working on WHS. Luckily MSFT does have resources to go outside and get whatever it needs. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 06:11:19 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/02/12/de-replacement-drive-bender/#IDComment127659782 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/02/12/de-replacement-drive-bender/#IDComment127602014 Should any of these products be good enough, I can almost bet that MS folks are going to fork out some $$ to license / buy the talent. This would be my way of fixing the lack of internal talent. Let's hope the solution is near.. Love capitalism, and individual drive to succeed. Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:19:11 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/02/12/de-replacement-drive-bender/#IDComment127602014 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/27/installation-issues-windows-home-server-update-rollup-2/#IDComment124579961 I had an automatic update turned on, and after I woke up the update was installed without any problems, with one exception... :) I had to reboot my client PCs in order for the client software to be installed, and manually reran failed backup for the day. No problems since then. Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:28:57 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/27/installation-issues-windows-home-server-update-rollup-2/#IDComment124579961 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/11/microsoft-breathes-life-current-windows-home-server-vail-preview/#IDComment122139408 EVERYBOXY would like to get the newest-the greatest WHS (or any other software for that matter), but it doesn't mean that the not-so-new version does not work, or doesn't meet our main requirements. I am VERY happy with WHS as it is today. Would I want more features? SURE! However It does not make my WHS v1 running on my EX475 obsolete. I will keep using my little box as long as I can. I f it breaks... I will replace it with another one, even refurbished. I don't need multiterrabytes of storage. When I do... somebody will have it, or I will add eSata Box for expansion... :) Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:21:51 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/11/microsoft-breathes-life-current-windows-home-server-vail-preview/#IDComment122139408 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/09/windows-home-server-show-ces/#IDComment120588538 I wouldn't underestimate corporate incompetence... Drobo acquisition was a no-brainer, but they they never figure it out. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:53:43 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/09/windows-home-server-show-ces/#IDComment120588538 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/09/windows-home-server-show-ces/#IDComment120440381 Terry, You mean, you failed to corner Steve Ballmer somewhere in Vegas? You should try to look for him in the hotel that hosts traditional Porn industry exhibition (also part of CES, as far as I remember). :) Just kidding ..., or am I? B) Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:44:56 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/09/windows-home-server-show-ces/#IDComment120440381 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/09/windows-home-server-show-ces/#IDComment120439114 Well, how about WHS version 1? It is still a supported product, and will run like a Duracell bunny for a LONG time, won't it? Also, there ARE other product that can do many of WHS functionality, but they are not integrated, not as elegant as WHS (did I say that????!!!). I am keeping my EX475 running, with plenty of storage expansion. I don't plan to use WHS for movie ripping; I let Netflix do this part for me .... much cheaper :) Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:33:59 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/09/windows-home-server-show-ces/#IDComment120439114 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/08/windows-home-server-vail-preview-expires-10th-january-2011/#IDComment120438442 Let me ask you one question: why would you put so much data on Vail. Wasn't Microsoft clear enough about Vail being BETA product WITH an expiration date? One can complain about a lot of things about Microsoft and its handling of WHS / Vail, but I do not thing it is fair or rational to blame them when people ignored many, many warnings about the status of this product. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:27:30 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/08/windows-home-server-vail-preview-expires-10th-january-2011/#IDComment120438442 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/08/windows-home-server-vail-preview-expires-10th-january-2011/#IDComment120315551 OK... I may rob some people the wrong way, but ... WHY do you guy feel compelled to upgrade? I like my EX475 with its WHS v1. I truly don't feel to give my cash for a new version. The box has still enough power and storage to do the basic function: backups of my computers and shared storage. It is going to be up to Microsoft to convince ME to part with my cash for a new version. I am still happy with my Office 2003 or Quicken 2008, as I was not impressed with the replacements; I skipped Vista for the same reasons. Sun, 9 Jan 2011 04:57:02 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/08/windows-home-server-vail-preview-expires-10th-january-2011/#IDComment120315551 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/06/ces-2011-steve-ballmers-keynote-address/#IDComment119899883 Sorry, I was not impressed with Steve Ballmer's performance. He was .... uninspiring, underwhelming (as one of the reporters correctly described). Yea, the introduction to SOC, RISC architecture is exciting, but HOW can one trust Microsoft that they are going to STICK their guns to yet another new idea. No mentioning of WHS and other projects are ... very hard to forget and forgive. I hope that some 3rd party folks come up with a comparable solution, so I don't have to rely on MS again. Thu, 6 Jan 2011 21:18:27 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2011/01/06/ces-2011-steve-ballmers-keynote-address/#IDComment119899883 http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/12/24/happy-christmas-news-2011/#IDComment118320058 Merry Christmas to You too! Tue, 28 Dec 2010 02:58:27 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/12/24/happy-christmas-news-2011/#IDComment118320058 http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/12/14/interview-trip-prosumer-small-business-storage-market-netgear/#IDComment116070851 ... Hopefully, third party developers do not give up on WHS. I think that pushing Microsoft to open up further their WHS API's would be something that should be done by the community. It would benefit long term both the users AND Microsoft ... IMHO. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 02:26:19 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/12/14/interview-trip-prosumer-small-business-storage-market-netgear/#IDComment116070851 http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/12/14/interview-trip-prosumer-small-business-storage-market-netgear/#IDComment116070816 The Vail fiasco definitely tarnishes further Microsoft reputation - that is given. However, I would venture to say (or repeat after others) that WHS should be treated as a black-box appliance and even with its version 1 pp3 incarnation is here to stay for at least 4-6 years to come. I have been using my HP EX475 for since the day it was released, and couldn't be happier. Of course I am concerned about the proprietary hardware, but the worst case scenario, I am going to invest in another (maybe refurbished) unit just in case. I am not very familiar about NetGear flexible raid solution, but if this is what I think it is, It can be a very good addition / replacement for a missing drive extender in Vail. However, I don't think I will be worrying about that for next few years. My PC's ARE being backed up almost every day, I have tested restores on all 3 supported OS'es (XP/Vista/Windows 7 (64bit)) and that's all what counts. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 02:26:02 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/12/14/interview-trip-prosumer-small-business-storage-market-netgear/#IDComment116070816 http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/12/13/drobo-journey-deliver-storage-experience-part-2/#IDComment115642154 I am sorry, is it only me? This guy when asked about poor performance started talking about cars not needing to run at 200mils/h? Say what? My puny EX470 from HP can VERY easy push 60-80 MB/sec WITH the extender. I NEVER experienced any issue related to a poor IO performance on that box. Actually, the ONLY bottleneck I could notice was the network io limitations of Windows 2003. Sorry, but I just don't trust these people. Maybe it is just me. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:28:45 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/12/13/drobo-journey-deliver-storage-experience-part-2/#IDComment115642154 http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/12/13/drobo-journey-deliver-storage-experience-part-2/#IDComment115641398 Actually NO, You CAN/ COULD run VM manager under WHS as any other application. The limit would be set by CPU and available memory. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:23:06 +0000 http://www.wegotserved.com/2010/12/13/drobo-journey-deliver-storage-experience-part-2/#IDComment115641398