April 2008 Security Releases ISO Image
This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on April 8th, 2008. The image does not contain security updates for other Microsoft products. This DVD5 ISO image is intended for administrators that need to download multiple individual language versions of each security update and that do not use an automated solution such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). You can use this ISO image to download multiple updates in all languages at the same time.
Important: Be sure to check the individual security bulletins at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security prior to deployment of these updates to ensure that the files have not been updated at a later date.
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Visual Studio Team System Web Access 2008 SP1 Power Tool Community Technology Preview
Team System Web Access is a free download that will be incorporated into a future release of Visual Studio Team System. You may install it with licensed installations of Team Foundation Server. You must be a licensed user of Team Foundation Server to use Team System Web Access.
Features
- NEW: Single instance with multiple languages
- NEW: Direct links to new work items with initial values
- NEW: Share ad-hoc work item queries
- NEW: Shelveset viewer
- NEW: Improved search support
- Direct links to work items, query results, diffs, change sets and more
- Display custom controls on work item forms
- View queued builds new, queue new builds
- Add new work items or edit existing ones
- Work with any type of work item, including custom ones
- Add new work item queries or edit existing ones
- View, download, upload, check-in and check-out documents on SharePoint team portal
- View reports, export as PDF or Excel
- Browse source control repositories, download files, view changesets, diffs, histories, and annotated views
- View build results, start or stop builds
- Search for keywords in work items
Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008
The Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) is designed to help corporate IT professionals customize and deploy the Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 family of operation systems. By using Windows AIK, you can perform unattended Windows installations, capture Windows images with ImageX, and create Windows PE images.
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 LangPack
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Language Packs contain translated text, such as error messages, for languages other than English. Without the installation of a Language Pack, these messages are displayed in English by default. Multiple language packs, each for a different language, can be installed on a single computer.
Note: To download a specific language pack, select the target language from the change language drop-down.
IMPORTANT:
- If you have installed earlier pre-release versions of .NET Framework 3.5, then you must uninstall them prior to running this installation by using Add or Remove Programs.
For more details on this release of the framework, see the following references:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/aa700830.aspx
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/default.aspx
Microsoft will add WGA also for Office!
Microsoft is set to begin a pilot of a new Genuine Advantage anti-piracy mechanism for Office that will add a “nag-like” feature, akin to what is now part of Windows Vista, to Office. Office already currently includes an Office Genuine Advantage (OGA) validation mechanism (for Office XP and Office 2007), but Microsoft doesn’t do a whole lot to “punish” those it deems to be running non-Genuine versions of Office. However, as part of a new OGA notifications pilot program — which Microsoft is launching in Chile, Italy, Spain and Turkey, according to an April 8 announcement buried in a Q&A on Microsoft’s Web site — Microsoft is set to turn up the unpleasantness a notch.
Today, in current OGA validation process, there is no visual & persistent representation within the experience of being a non-genuine Office user. The outcome for being non-genuine today is that the user does not gain access to Office templates and other downloads. In the pilot the non-genuine copy of Office will also have an icon on the toolbar or ribbon indicating that it is non-genuine. After receiving these dialog box notifications for 30 days, Office applications will be marked with a visual reminder that the copy of Office is not genuine. Both the dialog box and/or the visual reminder will disappear once the customer gets genuine Office and/or uninstalls the non-genuine Office products.
Source: Zdnet
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 available for download
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 will contain changes focused on addressing specific reliability, performance, and compatibility issues; supporting new types of hardware; and adding support for several emerging standards. SP1 also will continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage Windows Vista. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone version can be installed on systems with any of the following language versions: English (US), French, German, Japanese, or Spanish (Traditional).
Read the overview of Windows Vista SP1, including what’s new, technical details, guidelines and notable changes.
Read the Deployment Guide for Windows Vista SP1. This guide includes technical information, procedures, and recommendations for installing Windows Vista SP1 in a business or corporate environment.
DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A smaller, more appropriate download is available on Windows Update.
To download the Standalone version of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 please follow the directions below in the Instructions section.
Before installing SP1, please visit the Windows Vista TechCenter and read the page "Things to Know Before you Download Windows Vista SP1"
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone for x64-based Systems
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone for x86-based Systems
Nero 8.3.2.1 available for download
Nero 8 gives you freedom when it comes to creating and editing your audio, video, and photo files. Edit vacation videos in High Definition, create dynamic slide shows from family photos, and make a cool MP3 mix to take on the go. With a broad range of professional tools, innovative features, and cutting-edge technology, Nero 8 helps you get the most out of your audio, video, and photo files.
New Features in Nero 8:
- Direct access to all features from the project launcher
- High Definition format support
- Xbox 360™ and PlayStation® 3 streaming features
- Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD burning support
- SecurDisc data protection support
- Copy a disc with just one click
- Graphics optimized for WindowsVista®
- Continual free updates
Download: Nero 8 Multi-language (Shareware, € 59.99)
View: Release Notes
Link: Home Page | Features | Applications Included
Vista SP1 *Integrated* Images Are Available!
Windows Vista SP1 x86 (FULL) is now on the TechNet Subscriber download center. It’s the 32bit fully integrated version of the OS. I just downloaded it, burned a DVD and have the install running in a Virtual PC 2007 virtual machine. Finally!!!
My download took minutes. Being first helps. It flew down the fiber pipe to my house at 1.8meg per second. I wish all my downloads were that fast. Your mileage will vary. I’m planning on "enhancing" my VM first thing. I’m going to enable IIS7, then drop PHP, MySQL and Wordpress on it. When I get it working, I am going to do a screencast on the process. Getting ready to record how to do that with Windows Server 2008 in a few minutes. Enjoy!
[UPDATE for 2/25/2007] I compared the size of the .ISO I downloaded from the TechNet subscriber download area to the one I pulled directly from the internal build server. Exact match on number of bytes. Golden goodness. I am also very happy with it’s performance in the VM. I’m told most of the speed is coming from Intel VT. Rock and roll baby.
To be clear, my host environment is a Lenovo ThinkPad T61p running Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 x64. I’m running the x64 version of Virtual PC 2007 although very little of VPC 2007 is actually x64. I am using the VM additions from Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 (13.813). The VM is of course the x86 version of Windows Vista Ultimate SP1.
Source: Keith Combs’ Blog
