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라벨: .NET, Imagine Cup, Study

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 12:59 오전 0개의 덧글

posted by Nasa

Did you know you can view who currently has you on their contact list? This is sometimes useful information if you've deleted people on your list you haven't blocked or perhaps you just want to see if that old flame is still keeping you on their "friends list". Come on ... you know you want to know! ;)

So before we get into that ... let's talk about a few concepts:

In order for someone to see your online status, you must "allow" them to see it. You can do this two ways:

1. You add someone to your contact list
2. You accept someone's invitation to be added to your list

Once someone is allowed, they can see whenever you're online or offline. If you later delete that person, they may still continue to see your presence depending on how you delete them.

When you delete a contact, you will be prompted with the below dialog. If you do not check "Also block this contact", they will be removed from your list, but you will still exist in their list AND they can see your online status.

If you do check "also block this contact", you will still be in their list, but you will always appear "offline" to them.

So, let's say you've added and deleted some folks over time and you want to know ... who still has me in their contact list? Well, here's how:

1. From the Windows Live Messenger main window, go to Tools>Options
   
2. Select "Privacy" from left panel
3. Click "View" button
   

Once you click the "View button, you will see the below window "Who has you in their contact list?".

Voila!

If you see someone who is watching you but you don't want them to see your status, you can go back to the Privacy Options (above) and move them over to "blocked". Once they are blocked, they can still have you on their list, but you will always appear as "offline" to them. And of course, if you change your mind, you can always go back and put them over to "allow".

라벨: Etc, Windows Live, Windows Live Messenger

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 11:08 오전 0개의 덧글

베타리더로 참여한 도서가 드디어 출간됩니다.
독자들을 위한 위키사이트도 운영되고 3월 중 세미나도 예정되어 있습니다.
관심 있으신 분들은 역자의 블로그를 참고하세요~


강컴 도서 소개
http://kangcom.com/common/bookinfo/bookinfo.asp?sku=200702210001

독자들을 위한 AS 위키
http://paewang.net/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=foundations_of_atlas

라벨: .NET, 베타리딩, Ajax, ASP.NET, Study

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 10:53 오후 2개의 덧글

Support for x64 Windows as a host operating system

Support for hardware virtualization support

Support for Windows Vista as a guest and host operating system 

Support for PXE network booting of virtual machines

Support for the use of fullscreen virtual machines on multi-monitor systems (VM still stays on just one monitor though)

라벨: TK, Virtual PC 2007

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 1:00 오전 0개의 덧글

라벨: 기타, Imagine Cup, Study

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 1:59 오전 0개의 덧글

orcas.ppt

라벨: .NET, orcas, Study, Visual Studio

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 2:13 오전 0개의 덧글

라벨: Etc, Windows Live, Windows Live Messenger

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 11:42 오후 0개의 덧글

posted by Nasa

Have you tried "ink" yet? In Windows Live Messenger, you can send messages in your own handwritting using the digital equivlent of ink. It's easy to do if you have a Tablet PC, but you can also do it with a mouse! I love using ink to express my thoughts or just make my friends laugh!

Here are the basics from the Windows Live Messenger Help:

To send a handwritten message:

1. At the bottom of the conversation window (The window you use to send and receive instant messages.) , click the handwriting button .
2. Use the six formatting buttons that appear in the conversation window to personalize your message.
3. Click Send when you are finished.

There are a few things you'll notice when using ink. First, the typing indicator now shows your friends "writing a message" instead of "typing a message".

Also, the IM window will have a new toolbar which will allow you to select your pen size, erase if you make a mistake, rotate, choose colors, and enable a grid.

Once you are in handwritting mode, you can write/draw in the IM window. Now you have one more way to illustrate your ideas! Have fun!

라벨: Etc, Windows Live, Windows Live Messenger

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 3:20 오후 0개의 덧글

라벨: sdk, Windows Live

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 10:23 오전 0개의 덧글

라벨: Etc, Soapbox, Windows Live, Windows Live Messenger

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 8:05 오후 0개의 덧글

What can go wrong:

After the sign-in button is pressed, the Messenger presence pawns get to dancing.

In the physical world, it's possible to dance without a partner.  Or so I've heard.

Windows Live Messenger, being a communication client, works a lot better if it is able to communicate with other clients.  It has to perform the following steps to cross the dance floor:

1. Authentication
   One of the key tenets of Windows Live is security.  In order to protect our users, we have to make sure that the Windows Live ID and password are correct.
   
   If they are correct, the pawns keep dancing.
   If they are incorrect, you will see a dialog with the following text:
   • "Windows Live Messenger could not sign you in because the Windows Live ID you entered does not exist or is incorrect.
     
     If you have forgotten your password, click Forgot your password? at the bottom of the main Messenger window.
     
     Error code: 80048821"
2. Version Check
   Once we've authenticated the user, we start talking to the Messenger servers.  The server's response includes a description that states the minimum client version it'll support.
   
   Sometimes, after a release, an issue will be discovered that requires updating the released client.  In order to protect the user from experiencing the issue, the client will prompt the user to update to a newer version before continuing with the sign-in.
   
3. Acquiring Contacts
   There wouldn't be a point to a communications client if there wasn't anyone to communicate with.  Your contact list is stored on the Windows Live servers so it can roam between your different machines and be reused throughout Windows Live.  One example of this is that all of your Messenger contacts show up in Windows Live Mail.
   
   If you are running WLM [Windows Live Messenger] 8.0, it is possible that you can see the following issues:
   • Empty contact list
   • Missing contacts
   • Prompts to add contacts that you've already added
   "Don't Panic!"  Your contacts are still on the server and are still intact.  The reason this might occur is that we made a change to continue with sign-in, even if we weren't able to acquire all of the contacts.
   
   However, in light of the feedback that we've received over this feature, there is a change, already available in the latest Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta, to fail sign-in if the client determines that it isn't able to acquire the complete contact list.
   
   If we aren't able to acquire the contact list OR we aren't confident about the contact list we've previously acquired, you will see a dialog with the following text:
   • "You cannot use Windows Live Messenger at this time because your contact list is not available.  Please try again later.
     
     Click Help to learn more about your contact list.
     
     Error code: 81000378"
4. Tripping
   There are a number of other things that can go wrong:
   • The machine doesn't have an Internet connection.
   • The machine is behind a proxy that requires authentication, and the authentication hasn't been set.
   • The machine runs out of memory.
   • The presence server is unavailable (possibly due to an upgrade).
   • etcetera
   If we hit any of these issues, the client will fail sync with a dialog apologizing for the inconvenience.

Recent Improvement Efforts:

1. Performance
   In each release, the pawns are subjected to a quicker tune.  In WLM 8.0, we made sure to delay the initialization of the new features to prevent sign-in performance degradations.  The majority of sign-in scenarios are faster in WLM 8.0 than they were in previous releases.
   
   In WLM 8.1, there was a substantial effort to optimize resign-in, and should be noticeably better.  This 'fast reauth' codepath is triggered when you lose network connectivity or return to a machine after having signed in on a different machine.
   
2. Resiliency
   If someone spills a drink on the dance floor, it shouldn't prevent everyone from dancing -- just move to a cleaner spot.
   
   In WLM 8.0 [and in WLM 8.1], we made a number of changes to Messenger so that it can function if something goes wrong.  For the majority of sign-ins, the only servers necessary are authentication and presence; to put this in context, Messenger has to talk to different servers to support the different features available in the client (examples: video chat, voice calling, instant messaging, offline messages, Windows Live Today, new mail notifications, alerts, tabs, games, etcetera).
   
3. Reporting
   If all else fails, it's important to figure out why everything failed.  Wendy covered CEIP in her recent post (Are you Experienced?!?!), and it's one of the tools we use to measure the state of sign-in.
   
   In WLM 8.1, we made a number of improvements in relation to beta feedback.  So keep on posting to the newsgroups and/or submitting feedback.  I know it's painful when sign-in doesn't work, and we're sorry for any problems you have, but we greatly appreciate your help and understanding on the manner. 

What to do when something goes wrong:

There are a number of resources available to our users.  [Most of these were discussed in better detail in Nicole's "Help! Feedback! Marco! Polo!" post]

1. Connection Troubleshooter
   This tool, built into Messenger, can be run to help Messenger self-diagnose the problem.
   
   It is launched by opening the available under: "File->Tools->Options..." menu item.
   Clicking the "Connections" tab.
   Pressing the "Start..." button in the "Connection Troubleshooter" section.
   
2. Service Status
   There is a link at the bottom of Messenger's main window called 'Service Status'.  This will open up a webpage that is kept up-to-date with the status of the servers used by Messenger.
   
3. Support Blog
   Messenger Support has their own blog (http://messenger-support.spaces.live.com/).
   
4. Newsgroups
   There are a number of helpful people on the aforementioned Windows Live Messenger Newsgroup.  Search there to see if others have already started a thread with a similar problem, and open a new topic if you don't find anything.
   
5. Support
   When all fails, you can contact Messenger support.
   
   Posted by Justin

라벨: Etc, Windows Live, Windows Live Messenger

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 8:02 오후 0개의 덧글

First up is MSN to go, the new MSN Mobile service. Similar to its Windows Live counterpart, MSN to go offers users a homepage for their mobile device, with both Windows Live Mail and Search integration. Where it differs though is that unlike the mobile Live.com, MSN to go does not have all the customisation options such as gadgets and feeds, instead focusing on providing MSN content such as news, sports and movie times.

The new MSN mobile homepage follows the recent launch of the Soapbox mobile page, reinforcing the belief that mobile is one of the areas where Microsoft's online efforts are equal to, if not better than, its rivals. The only concern is that users may become overwhelmed with the number of mobile services now available to them, especially when it comes to mobile messaging.

Check it out and let us know what you think. MSN or Windows Live mobile?

MSN to go: http://beta.mobile.msn.com/ on your mobile device (PC link)
Windows Live mobile: http://mobile.live.com/ on your mobile device (PC Link / Homepage)

라벨: Etc, Windows Live, Windows Live Messenger

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 7:57 오후 0개의 덧글

라벨: Etc, G2, Windows Live, Windows Live Mobile Messenger

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 7:55 오후 0개의 덧글

Important Details: 

• Get Messenger 8.1 (build 178) here
• Send feedback here
• Talk about it here
• Get support here

What does it mean to not have the Beta tag?

I am sure you are all familiar with having a "beta" tag of your own. Well ok you are likely not walking around with a sticker on you that says beta - but maybe you have a new driver sign on your car, or a trainee button at a new job. This is so people give you a little bit more room and are understanding when you make hopefully small mistakes. You eagerly learn how to drive safe or all the ins and outs of your new job and when you are ready the "beta" tag comes off. With the help of all our Beta users who gaves us a bit  of extra room and sent in great feedback  - Messenger 8.1 is ready for our tag to come off and to be used by all our users.

What is new since the Messenger 8.1 Beta Refresh?

Beta Tag is Removed

Messenger is available in 8 new languages

• Bulgarian - Messenger ви казва: Здравейте!
• Estonian - Messenger ütleb: Tere
• Croatian - Messenger kaže: Zdravo
• Latvian - Messenger saka: Sveiks!
• Romanian - Messenger spune: Salut!
• Serbian Latin - Messenger kaže: Zdravo
• Thai - Messenger พูดว่า: สวัสดี
• Ukrainian - Messenger повідомляє: Привіт

If you don't speak the languages above the phrase is "Messenger says: Hello"

Vista Flash Crash Improvement

As you may recall if you have an old version of flash, Vista and Messenger 8.1 Beta the client was prone to crash. I still highly recommend you update your flash player if you haven't already. But if not we have put in and an extra safety measure (disable features that use flash and provide you a way to upgrade) to eliminate the flash crash. 

E-mail invitation when adding a new contact

And more bug fixes to improve your IMing experience - including improved connectivity!

Wow! is Microsoft releasing anything else?

Yes indeed! Both Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 will be available tomorrow (or today depending on where you live).

What does Vista have to do with Messenger 8.1?

Messenger 8.1 was updated to work well with Vista.

What is new since the Messenger 8.0 (in case you didn't use the Beta)?

Roaming Identity  - Your display name follows you any place you sign into. Now your display picture and personal message will follow you too. If you would prefer they stayed in place you can turn this off (Tools->Options->General -> Sign In -> "Use the same display picture....")

Contact Card - The contact card has gotten a updated look. Instead of a flip it does a slide to toggle between the Spaces and Contact information. Also no more squinting at an icon and trying to figure out what it means the actions on the card are now listed out plain and simple.

Emoticons, Winks, Backgrounds, Display Pictures - The menus have gotten an updated look. They include a recently used list and easy access to featured content so you can get new emoticons, winks, background and display pictures to use. hint: typcially in the featured section the first 4 are free.

SMS Phone Book - You now have a quick way to send SMS to a phone number or add phone numbers for your contacts. Just click the cell phone icon in them main window for a good time.

New Contact Emotion - In 8.0 all our icons got an update but we forgot a very important one. The contact emoticon. Type (M) to send it.

Status Menu includes Sign Out - We noticed people look in the status menu to sign out and so ta-da now you can sign out from the status menu.

Report abuse - Here is something you will hopefully never need to use, but it is there just in case in the help menus.

Vista Presentation Mode - When you are in Presentation Mode on Vista Messenger will change your status to busy so you can avoid the embarrassing situation of everyone reading your IMs! Don't worry if you want to show Messenger in your presentation you can turn this off (Tools->Options-> Personal-> My Status -> Show me as "Busy"...).

Behind the scenes changes - This release also includes changes to the "guts" of some of the features. The goal is for these changes to improve your experience. Please let us know if that is not the case.

Personal Invitation - When you add a new contact you can add a message so they know who you are. Especially helpful if your email address is something like ILoveMessenger(at)emaildomain.com - since there are so many of us out there.

For screenshots check this and this out.

Awesome! How do I get it again?

• You can get Messenger 8.1 (build 178) here right now OR
• If you are running one of the Messenger 8.1 Betas you will be notified about the update very soon, but why wait?

Great! When is the next version of Messenger shipping?

Unfortunately I can't share that information with you. The best way to keep up-to-date on all things Windows Live Messenger is to sign up for MessengerSays Alerts. There is some very exciting stuff happening soon so I highly recommend doing this.

 posted by Nicole

라벨: Etc, Windows Live, Windows Live Messenger

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 7:49 오후 0개의 덧글

라벨: Etc, Robotics Studio, Windows Live, Windows Live Messenger

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 7:44 오후 0개의 덧글

라벨: Etc, Windows Live, Windows Live Messenger

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 7:43 오후 0개의 덧글

라벨: Etc, Windows Live, Windows Live Messenger

// 작성자: 슈러 @ 7:42 오후 0개의 덧글