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Macbook Air take this!!! Did I say I love Lenovo -- to the extent that when my team replaced them with "other" laptops I went and bought my own T61p.
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Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 contains changes focused on addressing specific reliability and performance issues, supporting new types of hardware, and adding support for several emerging standards. Windows Vista SP1 also addresses some management, deployment, and support challenges.
Windows Vista SP1 is available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. Other languages will be made available soon.
Microsoft strongly recommends using Windows Update to download and install Windows Vista SP1 on single PCs:
- The download size from Windows Update of Windows Vista SP1 for x86 is 65 MB (compared to 450 MB from the Microsoft Download Center).
- The download size from Windows Update of Windows Vista SP1 for x64 is 125 MB (compared to 745 MB from the Microsoft Download Center).
- Windows Update will recognize PCs with known problematic drivers and postpone downloading Windows Vista SP1 until the PC has updated drivers or other applicable updates. Using Windows Update will help ensure you have the most trouble-free update experience possible.
- Some Windows Vista users may encounter an issue with a small set of hardware devices that may not function properly after updating a Windows Vista PC to Windows Vista SP1. This is an issue with the way the device drivers were re-installed during the Windows Vista SP1 update process, not with the drivers themselves—these drivers worked on Windows Vista RTM and they work on Windows Vista SP1. This problem is typically corrected by simply uninstalling and reinstalling the driver. We are working with the manufacturers of these devices to get the known problematic drivers and their install programs updated, and also on other solutions we can use to ensure a smooth customer experience when updating to Windows Vista SP1 using Windows Update. For new PCs provisioned with Windows Vista SP1, this is not an issue.
- If you choose to install Windows Vista SP1 via the standalone installer available on the Microsoft Download Center, Microsoft advises that you first visit Windows Update and install all optional drivers. Read Knowledge Base Articles 948187 and 948343 for more information.
- If you have a prior version of the Windows Vista SP1 beta installed, you must uninstall it prior to installing the final version. Use the Control Panel applet "Programs and Features" and select "View installed updates" from the top left of the task pane. Under Windows, look for "Service Pack for Windows (KB936330).
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Have you been wondering how to Microsoft's newest server solutions will work with your customers? Are you looking for ideas on how to position the product when working with your customers?
Look no further, Erick Simpson and MSPU are hosting a webinar to help take the guess work out of it.
How to sell Windows Server 2008 and Client Solutions to Small Business Customers with Michael Murphy from Microsoft's Local Engagement Team and Matt Makowicz from Ambition Consulting.
Join us for our next live Managed Services Webinar on Wednesday, April 23rd at 8:00am PST, where our special guests will be Michael Murphy from Microsoft's Local Engagement Team and our good friend Matt Makowicz from Ambition Consulting.
Michael Murphy and Microsoft's Local Engagement Team are committed to providing small businesses the technology solutions they need to build their business, through local Microsoft partners. The mass marketing and other broad reach mechanisms they execute on are effective at raising awareness and building the Microsoft brand, but it's Microsoft partners who add the critical local component to the equation. To earn the small business owner's business partners have to earn their trust and the most effective way to do so is to meet them face-to-face. This is why live events are so important to the small business. Whether this is a lunch-and-learn at the local office or a Chamber of Commerce event, the human interaction is critical. Microsoft's LET Team's goal is to connect you with your local small business community through live events.
Matt Makowicz's successful Managed Services Practice created millions of dollars in recurring revenue. Matt sold managed services since before the industry had a name for it! As an MCSE and sales professional Matt will share his tips and strategies for Microsoft Windows server and client solution sales success.
As a special bonus - all attendees will receive a FREE AUDIOBOOK DOWNLOAD OF OUR BEST-SELLING BOOK: The Guide to a Successful Managed Services Practice - What Every SMB IT Service Provider Should Know...a $59.99 value!
CLICK HERE to register for this Webinar on Wednesday, April 23rd at 8:00am PST
During this webinar we will deep dive on selling Microsoft server and client solutions to small business clients, and answer the following questions:
- Product Differentiation - What are the differences between Small Business Server and Windows Server 2008? What are Centro and Cougar?
- Solution Selling - How can understanding Product Differentiation help your client find the RIGHT solution?
- Offers in Market - What are the New Open Value Subscription and Big Easy offers and how can they impact your business' bottom line?
- Licensing - What do you need to know to make Microsoft Licensing work for you?
- Overcoming Objections - Why Server 2008? Which Server version? What does Vista SP1 mean to driving deployments?
There will be a Q&A session immediately following the presentation. CLICK HERE to register.
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Becoming a Microsoft Response Point Specialist
There is no formal certification requirement currently to be a Response Point specialist, and a wide range of distributors will be carrying Response Point-based phone systems. Whether you have been selling phone systems for years or are just getting started with VoIP and phone system technologies, you'll find Response Point is a great solution for your small business customers.
To get started building a Response Point practice, just follow these easy steps:
- Attend a free Response Point training class (online or in person). Session information is posted on the Microsoft Partner Learning Center.
- Choose the hardware that you want to sell and contact one of our hardware partners.
- Quanta Syspine specialist information
- Web site: www.syspine.com/wheretobuy
- E-mail: syspine@quantatw.com
- Phone: 877-4A-Syspine
- D-Link VoiceCenter specialist information
- Web site: www.dlink.com/var
- E-mail: SI@DLink.com
- Phone: 888-D-Link-SI (888-354-6574)
- Aastra specialist information – coming soon!
- E-mail rpoint@microsoft.com to request that we add you to our list of Response Point specialists
- If you are a Microsoft Certified Partner, you can access these materials on the Microsoft Partner Portal at https://partner.microsoft.com/US/productssolutions/servers/responsepoint.