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(1985, 3, '2013-02-04 13:25:58', '2013-02-04 17:25:58', 'By now, I hope you''ve heard of the newest project we launched at Microsoft called <a href="http://www.modern.ie/">modern.IE</a>. I''m not going to go into every aspect of the site as I really want to focus on the VMs for this post. But if you want the details you can check out these great blog posts:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2013/02/01/modern-ie-a-new-set-of-tools-to-help-test-web-site-compatibility.aspx">modern.IE – A new set of tools to help test web site compatibility</a>\r\n<a href="http://blogs.windows.com/ie/b/ie/archive/2013/01/31/introducing-modern-ie-testing-sites-for-internet-explorer-made-easier.aspx">Introducing modern.IE – Testing sites for Internet Explorer made easier</a>\r\n\r\n<h2>The New Way to get IE VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nUp until now, if you wanted to test different versions of IE natively you had to <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11575">download VPC images</a> that would allow you to run virtual machines for the different versions of IE. It wasn''t a great solution because:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They were designed to be run in Microsoft''s Virtual PC software making it hard for non-Windows developers to use them.</li>\r\n	<li>They were broken apart into multiple, large download files</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThere were ways to use them on other OSes but <a href="http://tumblr.jonthornton.com/post/11405634980/how-to-run-microsofts-ie-vpc-images-in-virtualbox">it required some work</a> or <a href="https://github.com/xdissent/ievms">unofficial scripts to convert them</a>. Either way, the IE VPCs weren''t very easy or convenient to use.\r\n\r\nWe wanted to make this easier so as part of the modern.IE project, we <a href="http://www.modern.ie/virtualization-tools">created a new set of VMs</a> that targeted your OS and your VM-specific software. Now, you''ll be able to choose your OS:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-os.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-os-300x178.png" alt="vm-os" width="300" height="178" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1963" /></a>\r\n\r\nthen choose the VM software:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-soft.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-soft-300x179.png" alt="vm-soft" width="300" height="179" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1964" /></a>\r\n\r\nand download the VM with the version(s) of IE you''d like to install:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-vms.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-vms-300x120.png" alt="vm-vms" width="300" height="120" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1965" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe great thing about this process is that:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You only have to download a single file per VM</li>\r\n	<li>You can use the VM software of your choice</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nCurrently, we''re offering VMs that will run on:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Windows</li>\r\n	<li>OSX</li>\r\n	<li>Linux</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThe VM software choices are specific to the OS you choose:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Windows - Hyper-V, Virtual PC, VirtualBox & VMWare Player</li>\r\n	<li>OSX- VirtualBox & VMWare Fusion</li>\r\n	<li>Linux - VirtualBox</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThe IE versions being offered are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>IE7 on Vista</li>\r\n	<li>IE8 on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE9 on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE10 on Windows 8</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nWe initially launched with an IE6 image but discovered an issue and had to pull it down. We''ll be putting it back up shortly. We''ll also be supporting Parallels as well and that will be available soon.\r\n\r\n<h2>Time Limits on the VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nAll of the VMs have a time limit before the images will become either limited or unusable. Here''s what they are:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>IE7 - IE10: 90 days of total time from the moment you first use the VM. Basically it''s 30 days usage with two 30-day rearms.<ul><li>To rearm, go into a command prompt and type in "<strong>slmgr –rearm</strong>"</li></ul>\r\n<li>IE6 on WinXP: Will expire 90 days from the time <strong>we upload it to modern.IE</strong>. There''s no rearm it but we''ll keep this refreshed when the 90 day kill date nears.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nAt the end of the 90 days, here''s what will happen:\r\n<ul><li>IE7 - IE10: You''ll be able to use the VM for an hour before it shuts down</li>\r\n<li>IE6/WinXP: You''ll be prompted for an activation key with no way to get past it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>Functional Limitations</h2>\r\n\r\nI''ve been told that these images aren''t crippled and in my testing, I was able to apply updates and do installs with no issues. I would <strong>HIGHLY RECOMMEND</strong> that you run Windows updates when you use these VMs to get the latest updates and patches. Also, install an anti-virus software. <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download">Microsoft Security Essentials</a> is free and will do the trick.\r\n\r\n<h2>Installing the VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nThe VMs may come with some minimum resource settings already preconfigured. Here''s what I recommend to ensure you get a decent performing VM:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Give your VM a minimum of 1GB of RAM</li>\r\n<li>Give it the most amount of video memory possible</li></ul>\r\n\r\nRemember that you''re VM is an OS and it needs resources. Unless you''re loading multiple VMs at the same time, a gig of RAM shouldn''t have a major adverse issue on a decent system. Also note that while IE9 & IE10 support GPU-enhanced rendering, don''t expect the same performance in your VM as you would get from a native system.\r\n\r\nThe VMs you download are in .zip format. Once you''ve got them on your computer, you should unzip them for use. Note that I''ve seen a quirk with OSX where the default unzip utility actually tries to create another .zip file instead of unzipping it. I used The Unarchiver app from the OSX App Store and that worked like a charm.\r\n\r\nThe VM software I use on OSX is VMWare Fusion so here are the steps I went through to setup the Win8/IE10 VM:\r\n\r\nClick on the "Add" drop down to create a new VM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-300x215.png" alt="vmware" width="300" height="215" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1976" /></a>\r\n\r\nChoose "Continue without disc":\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-new.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-new-300x228.png" alt="vmware-new" width="300" height="228" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1977" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis should present you with a screen to "Use an existing virtual disk" which is exactly what you want to do:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-choosevm.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-choosevm-300x259.png" alt="vmware-choosevm" width="300" height="259" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1978" /></a>\r\n\r\nI chose the "Select to create a copy of it" so that my original download isn''t affected and it makes a copy in the default VMWare VM directory. When you select the image, it will display a prompt asking if you want to convert it to an updated format:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-dontconvert.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-dontconvert-300x103.png" alt="vmware-dontconvert" width="300" height="103" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1979" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Don''t convert it</strong>. I tried to and it seemed to corrupt the VM.\r\n\r\nSelect the proper version of Windows. These are 32 bit versions of the OS so the standard OS selections are fine (i.e.: not 64-bit). At the "Finish" screen, click "Customize Settings" to give the VM a better name like "Win8 - IE10" and from there, VMWare will beging the process of copying the disc to the default VM directory and present you with the new VM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmdone.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmdone-300x215.png" alt="vmware-vmdone" width="300" height="215" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1980" /></a>\r\n\r\nBefore you start the new VM, change the RAM settings so your VM won''t have any trouble starting up. Again, I recommend a minimum of 1GB of RAM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmsettings.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmsettings-300x190.png" alt="vmware-vmsettings" width="300" height="190" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1981" /></a>\r\n\r\nYour VM should now be ready to use.\r\n\r\n<strong>REALLY IMPORTANT:</strong> If you''re using the Win8/IE10 VM, be sure to set your screen resolution in the VM to a minimum of 1366x768 if you want to be able to use Internet Explorer for Windows 8. Internet Explorer desktop can launch in smaller resolutions but IE10 for Win8 is a Windows 8 app and needs the higher resolution. You''ll also want this for testing snap mode.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n', 'Making Internet Explorer Testing Easier with new IE VMs', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1958-revision-18', '', '', '2013-02-04 13:25:58', '2013-02-04 17:25:58', '', 1958, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/04/1958-revision-18/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1986, 3, '2013-02-04 13:29:15', '2013-02-04 17:29:15', 'By now, I hope you''ve heard of the newest project we launched at Microsoft called <a href="http://www.modern.ie/">modern.IE</a>. I''m not going to go into every aspect of the site as I really want to focus on the VMs for this post. But if you want the details you can check out these great blog posts:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2013/02/01/modern-ie-a-new-set-of-tools-to-help-test-web-site-compatibility.aspx">modern.IE – A new set of tools to help test web site compatibility</a>\r\n<a href="http://blogs.windows.com/ie/b/ie/archive/2013/01/31/introducing-modern-ie-testing-sites-for-internet-explorer-made-easier.aspx">Introducing modern.IE – Testing sites for Internet Explorer made easier</a>\r\n\r\n<h2>The New Way to get IE VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nUp until now, if you wanted to test different versions of IE natively you had to <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11575">download VPC images</a> that would allow you to run virtual machines for the different versions of IE. It wasn''t a great solution because:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They were designed to be run in Microsoft''s Virtual PC software making it hard for non-Windows developers to use them.</li>\r\n	<li>They were broken apart into multiple, large download files</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThere were ways to use them on other OSes but <a href="http://tumblr.jonthornton.com/post/11405634980/how-to-run-microsofts-ie-vpc-images-in-virtualbox">it required some work</a> or <a href="https://github.com/xdissent/ievms">unofficial scripts to convert them</a>. Either way, the IE VPCs weren''t very easy or convenient to use.\r\n\r\nWe wanted to make this easier so as part of the modern.IE project, we <a href="http://www.modern.ie/virtualization-tools">created a new set of VMs</a> that targeted your OS and your VM-specific software. Now, you''ll be able to choose your OS:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-os.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-os-300x178.png" alt="vm-os" width="300" height="178" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1963" /></a>\r\n\r\nthen choose the VM software:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-soft.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-soft-300x179.png" alt="vm-soft" width="300" height="179" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1964" /></a>\r\n\r\nand download the VM with the version(s) of IE you''d like to install:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-vms.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-vms-300x120.png" alt="vm-vms" width="300" height="120" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1965" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe great thing about this process is that:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You only have to download a single file per VM</li>\r\n	<li>You can use the VM software of your choice</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nCurrently, we''re offering VMs that will run on:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Windows</li>\r\n	<li>OSX</li>\r\n	<li>Linux</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThe VM software choices are specific to the OS you choose:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Windows - Hyper-V, Virtual PC, VirtualBox & VMWare Player</li>\r\n	<li>OSX- VirtualBox & VMWare Fusion</li>\r\n	<li>Linux - VirtualBox</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThe IE versions being offered are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>IE7 on Vista</li>\r\n	<li>IE8 on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE9 on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE10 on Windows 8</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nWe initially launched with an IE6 image but discovered an issue and had to pull it down. We''ll be putting it back up shortly. We''ll also be supporting Parallels as well and that will be available soon.\r\n\r\n<h2>Time Limits on the VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nAll of the VMs have a time limit before the images will become either limited or unusable. Here''s what they are:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>IE7 - IE10: 90 days of total time from the moment you first use the VM. Basically it''s 30 days usage with two 30-day rearms.<ul><li>To rearm, go into a command prompt and type in "<strong>slmgr –rearm</strong>"</li></ul>\r\n<li>IE6 on WinXP: Will expire 90 days from the time <strong>we upload it to modern.IE</strong>. There''s no rearm it but we''ll keep this refreshed when the 90 day kill date nears.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nAt the end of the 90 days, here''s what will happen:\r\n<ul><li>IE7 - IE10: You''ll be able to use the VM for an hour before it shuts down</li>\r\n<li>IE6/WinXP: You''ll be prompted for an activation key with no way to get past it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>Functional Limitations</h2>\r\n\r\nI''ve been told that these images aren''t crippled and in my testing, I was able to apply updates and do installs with no issues. I would <strong>HIGHLY RECOMMEND</strong> that you run Windows updates when you use these VMs to get the latest updates and patches. Also, install an anti-virus software. <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download">Microsoft Security Essentials</a> is free and will do the trick.\r\n\r\n<h2>Installing the VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nThe VMs may come with some minimum resource settings already preconfigured. Here''s what I recommend to ensure you get a decent performing VM:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Give your VM a minimum of 1GB of RAM</li>\r\n<li>Give it the most amount of video memory possible</li></ul>\r\n\r\nRemember that you''re VM is an OS and it needs resources. Unless you''re loading multiple VMs at the same time, a gig of RAM shouldn''t have a major adverse issue on a decent system. Also note that while IE9 & IE10 support GPU-enhanced rendering, don''t expect the same performance in your VM as you would get from a native system.\r\n\r\nThe VMs you download are in .zip format. Once you''ve got them on your computer, you should unzip them for use. Note that I''ve seen a quirk with OSX where the default unzip utility actually tries to create another .zip file instead of unzipping it. I used The Unarchiver app from the OSX App Store and that worked like a charm.\r\n\r\nSince I''m on Windows, I think showing how to install it on another OS would be valuable. The VM software I use on OSX is VMWare Fusion so here are the steps I went through to setup the Win8/IE10 VM:\r\n\r\nClick on the "Add" drop down to create a new VM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-300x215.png" alt="vmware" width="300" height="215" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1976" /></a>\r\n\r\nChoose "Continue without disc":\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-new.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-new-300x228.png" alt="vmware-new" width="300" height="228" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1977" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis should present you with a screen to "Use an existing virtual disk" which is exactly what you want to do:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-choosevm.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-choosevm-300x259.png" alt="vmware-choosevm" width="300" height="259" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1978" /></a>\r\n\r\nI chose the "Select to create a copy of it" so that my original download isn''t affected and it makes a copy in the default VMWare VM directory. When you select the image, it will display a prompt asking if you want to convert it to an updated format:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-dontconvert.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-dontconvert-300x103.png" alt="vmware-dontconvert" width="300" height="103" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1979" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Don''t convert it</strong>. I tried to and it seemed to corrupt the VM.\r\n\r\nSelect the proper version of Windows. These are 32 bit versions of the OS so the standard OS selections are fine (i.e.: not 64-bit). At the "Finish" screen, click "Customize Settings" to give the VM a better name like "Win8 - IE10" and from there, VMWare will beging the process of copying the disc to the default VM directory and present you with the new VM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmdone.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmdone-300x215.png" alt="vmware-vmdone" width="300" height="215" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1980" /></a>\r\n\r\nBefore you start the new VM, change the RAM settings so your VM won''t have any trouble starting up. Again, I recommend a minimum of 1GB of RAM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmsettings.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmsettings-300x190.png" alt="vmware-vmsettings" width="300" height="190" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1981" /></a>\r\n\r\nYour VM should now be ready to use.\r\n\r\n<strong>REALLY IMPORTANT:</strong> If you''re using the Win8/IE10 VM, be sure to set your screen resolution in the VM to a minimum of 1366x768 if you want to be able to use Internet Explorer for Windows 8. Internet Explorer desktop can launch in smaller resolutions but IE10 for Win8 is a Windows 8 app and needs the higher resolution. You''ll also want this for testing snap mode.\r\n\r\n<h2>VirtualBox</h2>\r\n\r\nI don''t have VirtualBox installed at the moment so I''ll do an update to this post soon to show how to install it there. But if you''re savvy with the software, it should be as easy as the steps I described above.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n', 'Making Internet Explorer Testing Easier with new IE VMs', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1958-revision-19', '', '', '2013-02-04 13:29:15', '2013-02-04 17:29:15', '', 1958, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/04/1958-revision-19/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1987, 3, '2013-02-04 13:29:21', '2013-02-04 17:29:21', 'By now, I hope you''ve heard of the newest project we launched at Microsoft called <a href="http://www.modern.ie/">modern.IE</a>. I''m not going to go into every aspect of the site as I really want to focus on the VMs for this post. But if you want the details you can check out these great blog posts:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2013/02/01/modern-ie-a-new-set-of-tools-to-help-test-web-site-compatibility.aspx">modern.IE – A new set of tools to help test web site compatibility</a>\r\n<a href="http://blogs.windows.com/ie/b/ie/archive/2013/01/31/introducing-modern-ie-testing-sites-for-internet-explorer-made-easier.aspx">Introducing modern.IE – Testing sites for Internet Explorer made easier</a>\r\n\r\n<h2>The New Way to get IE VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nUp until now, if you wanted to test different versions of IE natively you had to <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11575">download VPC images</a> that would allow you to run virtual machines for the different versions of IE. It wasn''t a great solution because:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They were designed to be run in Microsoft''s Virtual PC software making it hard for non-Windows developers to use them.</li>\r\n	<li>They were broken apart into multiple, large download files</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThere were ways to use them on other OSes but <a href="http://tumblr.jonthornton.com/post/11405634980/how-to-run-microsofts-ie-vpc-images-in-virtualbox">it required some work</a> or <a href="https://github.com/xdissent/ievms">unofficial scripts to convert them</a>. Either way, the IE VPCs weren''t very easy or convenient to use.\r\n\r\nWe wanted to make this easier so as part of the modern.IE project, we <a href="http://www.modern.ie/virtualization-tools">created a new set of VMs</a> that targeted your OS and your VM-specific software. Now, you''ll be able to choose your OS:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-os.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-os-300x178.png" alt="vm-os" width="300" height="178" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1963" /></a>\r\n\r\nthen choose the VM software:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-soft.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-soft-300x179.png" alt="vm-soft" width="300" height="179" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1964" /></a>\r\n\r\nand download the VM with the version(s) of IE you''d like to install:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-vms.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-vms-300x120.png" alt="vm-vms" width="300" height="120" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1965" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe great thing about this process is that:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You only have to download a single file per VM</li>\r\n	<li>You can use the VM software of your choice</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nCurrently, we''re offering VMs that will run on:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Windows</li>\r\n	<li>OSX</li>\r\n	<li>Linux</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThe VM software choices are specific to the OS you choose:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Windows - Hyper-V, Virtual PC, VirtualBox & VMWare Player</li>\r\n	<li>OSX- VirtualBox & VMWare Fusion</li>\r\n	<li>Linux - VirtualBox</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThe IE versions being offered are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>IE7 on Vista</li>\r\n	<li>IE8 on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE9 on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE10 on Windows 8</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nWe initially launched with an IE6 image but discovered an issue and had to pull it down. We''ll be putting it back up shortly. We''ll also be supporting Parallels as well and that will be available soon.\r\n\r\n<h2>Time Limits on the VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nAll of the VMs have a time limit before the images will become either limited or unusable. Here''s what they are:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>IE7 - IE10: 90 days of total time from the moment you first use the VM. Basically it''s 30 days usage with two 30-day rearms.<ul><li>To rearm, go into a command prompt and type in "<strong>slmgr –rearm</strong>"</li></ul>\r\n<li>IE6 on WinXP: Will expire 90 days from the time <strong>we upload it to modern.IE</strong>. There''s no rearm it but we''ll keep this refreshed when the 90 day kill date nears.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nAt the end of the 90 days, here''s what will happen:\r\n<ul><li>IE7 - IE10: You''ll be able to use the VM for an hour before it shuts down</li>\r\n<li>IE6/WinXP: You''ll be prompted for an activation key with no way to get past it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>Functional Limitations</h2>\r\n\r\nI''ve been told that these images aren''t crippled and in my testing, I was able to apply updates and do installs with no issues. I would <strong>HIGHLY RECOMMEND</strong> that you run Windows updates when you use these VMs to get the latest updates and patches. Also, install an anti-virus software. <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download">Microsoft Security Essentials</a> is free and will do the trick.\r\n\r\n<h2>Installing the VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nThe VMs may come with some minimum resource settings already preconfigured. Here''s what I recommend to ensure you get a decent performing VM:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Give your VM a minimum of 1GB of RAM</li>\r\n<li>Give it the most amount of video memory possible</li></ul>\r\n\r\nRemember that you''re VM is an OS and it needs resources. Unless you''re loading multiple VMs at the same time, a gig of RAM shouldn''t have a major adverse issue on a decent system. Also note that while IE9 & IE10 support GPU-enhanced rendering, don''t expect the same performance in your VM as you would get from a native system.\r\n\r\nThe VMs you download are in .zip format. Once you''ve got them on your computer, you should unzip them for use. Note that I''ve seen a quirk with OSX where the default unzip utility actually tries to create another .zip file instead of unzipping it. I used The Unarchiver app from the OSX App Store and that worked like a charm.\r\n\r\nSince I''m on Windows, I think showing how to install it on another OS would be valuable. The VM software I use on OSX is VMWare Fusion so here are the steps I went through to setup the Win8/IE10 VM:\r\n\r\nClick on the "Add" drop down to create a new VM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-300x215.png" alt="vmware" width="300" height="215" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1976" /></a>\r\n\r\nChoose "Continue without disc":\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-new.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-new-300x228.png" alt="vmware-new" width="300" height="228" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1977" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis should present you with a screen to "Use an existing virtual disk" which is exactly what you want to do:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-choosevm.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-choosevm-300x259.png" alt="vmware-choosevm" width="300" height="259" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1978" /></a>\r\n\r\nI chose the "Select to create a copy of it" so that my original download isn''t affected and it makes a copy in the default VMWare VM directory. When you select the image, it will display a prompt asking if you want to convert it to an updated format:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-dontconvert.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-dontconvert-300x103.png" alt="vmware-dontconvert" width="300" height="103" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1979" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Don''t convert it</strong>. I tried to and it seemed to corrupt the VM.\r\n\r\nSelect the proper version of Windows. These are 32 bit versions of the OS so the standard OS selections are fine (i.e.: not 64-bit). At the "Finish" screen, click "Customize Settings" to give the VM a better name like "Win8 - IE10" and from there, VMWare will beging the process of copying the disc to the default VM directory and present you with the new VM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmdone.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmdone-300x215.png" alt="vmware-vmdone" width="300" height="215" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1980" /></a>\r\n\r\nBefore you start the new VM, change the RAM settings so your VM won''t have any trouble starting up. Again, I recommend a minimum of 1GB of RAM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmsettings.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmsettings-300x190.png" alt="vmware-vmsettings" width="300" height="190" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1981" /></a>\r\n\r\nYour VM should now be ready to use.\r\n\r\n<strong>REALLY IMPORTANT:</strong> If you''re using the Win8/IE10 VM, be sure to set your screen resolution in the VM to a minimum of 1366x768 if you want to be able to use Internet Explorer for Windows 8. Internet Explorer desktop can launch in smaller resolutions but IE10 for Win8 is a Windows 8 app and needs the higher resolution. You''ll also want this for testing snap mode.\r\n\r\n<h2>VirtualBox</h2>\r\n\r\nI don''t have VirtualBox installed at the moment so I''ll do an update to this post soon to show how to install it there. But if you''re savvy with the software, it should be as easy as the steps I described above.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n', 'Making Internet Explorer Testing Easier with new IE VMs', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1958-revision-20', '', '', '2013-02-04 13:29:21', '2013-02-04 17:29:21', '', 1958, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/04/1958-revision-20/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1988, 3, '2013-07-25 12:28:32', '2013-07-25 16:28:32', 'When Microsoft first launched <a href="http://www.modern.ie">modern.IE</a> and revamped the way that IE VMs were offered, I wrote up a post that talked about how to install them. Since then, the site has changed so it''s time to update this post to reflect not only the new UI of the site but the new method of downloading individual VMs.\r\n\r\nIf you haven''t heard about modern.IE, then definitely read up on it here: \r\n\r\n<a href="http://blogs.windows.com/ie/b/ie/archive/2013/01/31/introducing-modern-ie-testing-sites-for-internet-explorer-made-easier.aspx">Introducing modern.IE – Testing sites for Internet Explorer made easier</a>\r\n\r\n<h2>The New Way to get IE VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nUp until now, if you wanted to test different versions of IE natively you had to <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11575">download VPC images</a> that would allow you to run virtual machines for the different versions of IE. It wasn''t a great solution because:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They were designed to be run in Microsoft''s Virtual PC software making it hard for non-Windows developers to use them.</li>\r\n	<li>They were broken apart into multiple, large download files</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThere were ways to use them on other OSes but <a href="http://tumblr.jonthornton.com/post/11405634980/how-to-run-microsofts-ie-vpc-images-in-virtualbox">it required some work</a> or <a href="https://github.com/xdissent/ievms">unofficial scripts to convert them</a>. Either way, the IE VPCs weren''t very easy or convenient to use.\r\n\r\nWe wanted to make this easier so as part of the modern.IE project, we <a href="http://www.modern.ie/virtualization-tools">created a new set of VMs</a> that targeted your OS and your VM-specific software. \r\n\r\nWhen you hit the page "Test across browsers" page, scroll down until you see this:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/vms.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/vms-300x96.png" alt="vms" width="300" height="96" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2212" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis is the section that helps you to choose the right OS and platform. Now, you''ll be able to choose your OS:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/vm-os.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/vm-os-300x86.png" alt="vm-os" width="300" height="86" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2214" /></a>\r\n\r\nthen choose the VM software:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/vm-platform.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/vm-platform-300x86.png" alt="vm-platform" width="300" height="86" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2217" /></a>\r\n\r\nand download the VM with the version(s) of IE you''d like to install:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/vm-options.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/vm-options-300x109.png" alt="vm-options" width="300" height="109" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2219" /></a>\r\n\r\nYou''ll need to download ALL of the files listed for the specific version of IE you''d like work with. Depending on which OS you''re using, you may see a combo of *.exe/*.rar files (Windows) or *.sfx/*.rar files (OSX/Linux). The *.exe & *.sfx are self-extractors which will look for all of the files and combine them into the single VM you''ll need. \r\n\r\nThe great thing about this process is that:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You can use the VM software of your choice</li>\r\n	<li>You only have to download the files once per VM. <strong>They can be reused to recreate the VM after 90 days</strong>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nCurrently, we''re offering VMs that will run on:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Windows</li>\r\n	<li>OSX</li>\r\n	<li>Linux</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThe VM software choices are specific to the OS you choose:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Windows - Hyper-V, Virtual PC, VirtualBox & VMWare Player for Windows</li>\r\n	<li>OSX- VirtualBox, VMWare Fusion and Parallels</li>\r\n	<li>Linux - VirtualBox</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that it''s best to use an updated version of the VM software, especially for the Win8 VMs. Otherwise, you may encounter issues with the VM software not being able to run the virtualized OS properly.\r\n\r\nThe IE versions being offered are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>IE6 on Windows XP</li>\r\n	<li>IE7 on Vista</li>\r\n	<li>IE8 on Windows XP</li>\r\n	<li>IE8 on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE9 on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE10 on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE10 on Windows 8</li>\r\n	<li>IE11 Developer Preview on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE11 Developer Preview on Windows 8.1</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nFor all intents you can now test against a full copy of any version of Internet Explorer.\r\n\r\n<h2>Extracting the Virtual Machine</h2>\r\n\r\n<h3>Windows</h3>\r\n\r\nNotice that for IE9 on Win7 for VirtualBox on Windows, I''ve downloaded 5 files. \r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/extract.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/extract-300x122.png" alt="extract" width="300" height="122" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2230" /></a>\r\n\r\nI need to run <em>"IE9.Win7.For.WindowsVirtualBox.part1.exe"</em> to kick off the extraction. This will prompt me for a destination folder to extract to:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/extract-2.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/extract-2-300x225.png" alt="extract-2" width="300" height="225" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2231" /></a>\r\n\r\nNote that once the extraction is completed, the dialog box just disappears and you won''t get a prompt that it''s done. Hop over to your directory and you should find the newly extracted VM file waiting for you:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/yourvm.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/yourvm-300x112.png" alt="yourvm" width="300" height="112" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2252" /></a>\r\n\r\n<h3>OSX</h3>\r\n\r\nOSX users have it even easier because you can use cURL to pull down all the files in one swoop. Just look for the "Grab them all with cURL" link and click on it. It''ll give you a popup like this:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/curl.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/curl-300x47.png" alt="curl" width="300" height="47" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2225" /></a>\r\n\r\nOpen up terminal, "cd" to the directory where you want to download the files and paste the link displayed to kick off the download. Easy peasy.\r\n\r\nTo extract the virtual machine, you''ll need to go into terminal and set execute permission on the .sfx file like this "chmod +x filename.sfx". You can then kick off the extraction by running the file: "./filename.sfx".\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/extract-osx.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/extract-osx-300x200.png" alt="extract-osx" width="300" height="200" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2236" /></a>\r\n\r\nYou can find fully detailed installation instructions for the downloaded VMs <a href="https://modernievirt.blob.core.windows.net/vhd/virtualmachine_instructions_2013-06-27.pdf">in this PDF</a>.\r\n\r\n<h2>Installing the VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nThe VMs may come with some minimum resource settings already preconfigured. Here''s what I recommend to ensure you get a decent performing VM:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Give your VM a minimum of 1GB of RAM</li>\r\n<li>Give it the most amount of video memory possible</li></ul>\r\n\r\nRemember that you''re VM is an OS and it needs resources. Unless you''re loading multiple VMs at the same time, a gig of RAM shouldn''t have a major adverse issue on a decent system. Also note that while IE9 & IE10 support GPU-enhanced rendering, don''t expect the same performance in your VM as you would get from a native system.\r\n\r\nThe VMs you download are in compressed format. Once you''ve got them on your computer, you should run the extraction executable I referenced above to extract them for use. This will create the virtual machine file that you''ll import into your VM software. Again, you can find fully detailed installation instructions for the downloaded VMs <a href="https://modernievirt.blob.core.windows.net/vhd/virtualmachine_instructions_2013-06-27.pdf">in this PDF</a>.\r\n\r\n<h3>VirtualBox on Windows</h3>\r\n\r\nInstalling on VirtualBox is usually as easy as double-clicking the .ova file that you extracted. \r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/yourvm.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/yourvm-300x112.png" alt="yourvm" width="300" height="112" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2252" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen you do this, you should get a VirtualBox dialog like this:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/vb-import.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/vb-import-282x300.png" alt="vb-import" width="282" height="300" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2234" /></a>\r\n\r\nClick on the "Import" button and VirtualBox will do the rest. It''s really that simple.\r\n\r\n<h3>VMWare Fusion</h3>\r\n\r\nThe VM software I use on OSX is VMWare Fusion so here are the steps I went through to setup the Win8/IE10 VM.\r\n\r\nClick on the "Add" drop down to create a new VM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-300x215.png" alt="vmware" width="300" height="215" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1976" /></a>\r\n\r\nChoose "Continue without disc":\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-new.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-new-300x228.png" alt="vmware-new" width="300" height="228" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1977" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis should present you with a screen to "Use an existing virtual disk" which is exactly what you want to do:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-choosevm.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-choosevm-300x259.png" alt="vmware-choosevm" width="300" height="259" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1978" /></a>\r\n\r\nI chose the "Select to create a copy of it" so that my original download isn''t affected and it makes a copy in the default VMWare VM directory. When you select the image, it will display a prompt asking if you want to convert it to an updated format:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-dontconvert.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-dontconvert-300x103.png" alt="vmware-dontconvert" width="300" height="103" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1979" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Don''t convert it</strong>. I tried to and it seemed to corrupt the VM.\r\n\r\nSelect the proper version of Windows. These are 32 bit versions of the OS so the standard OS selections are fine (i.e.: not 64-bit). At the "Finish" screen, click "Customize Settings" to give the VM a better name like "Win8 - IE10" and from there, VMWare will beging the process of copying the disc to the default VM directory and present you with the new VM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmdone.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmdone-300x215.png" alt="vmware-vmdone" width="300" height="215" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1980" /></a>\r\n\r\nBefore you start the new VM, change the RAM settings so your VM won''t have any trouble starting up. Again, I recommend a minimum of 1GB of RAM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmsettings.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmsettings-300x190.png" alt="vmware-vmsettings" width="300" height="190" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1981" /></a>\r\n\r\nYour VM should now be ready to use.\r\n\r\n<strong>REALLY IMPORTANT:</strong> If you''re using a Win8.x-based VM, be sure to set your screen resolution in the VM to a minimum of 1366x768 if you want to be able to use Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer desktop can launch in smaller resolutions but IE10 for Win8 and IE11 Developer Preview for Win8.1 are a Windows apps and needs the higher resolution. You''ll also want this for testing snap mode.\r\n\r\n<h3>VirtualBox on OSX</h3>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://twitter.com/cdwharton">Chris Wharton</a> has written up a quick guide on <a href="http://chriswharton.me/2013/02/installing-modern-ie-virtualization-on-virtualbox-for-mac/">how to get the Virtualbox VMs running on OSX</a>. Just follow the steps I outlined for extracting your VM and then follow Chris'' steps for installing in VirtualBox.\r\n\r\n<h2>Time Limits on the VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nAll of the VMs have a time limit 90 days of total time from the moment you first use the VM. Basically it''s 30 days usage with two 30-day rearms. To rearm, go into a <a href="http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc947813(v=ws.10).aspx">command prompt with Administrator privileges</a> and type in "<strong>slmgr –rearm</strong>"\r\n\r\nAt the end of the 90 days, you''ll be able to use the VM for an hour before it shuts down. At this point, you''ll need to decide if that''s okay or if you''d like to recreate the VM and use it for another 90 days. <strong>Remember, you can reuse the same files you originally downloaded to recreate the VM so don''t delete them</strong> (unless you just love downloading big files).\r\n\r\n<h2>Functional Limitations</h2>\r\n\r\nI''ve been told that these images aren''t crippled and in my testing, I was able to apply updates and do installs with no issues. I would <strong>HIGHLY RECOMMEND</strong> that you run Windows updates when you use these VMs to get the latest updates and patches. Also, install an anti-virus software. <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download">Microsoft Security Essentials</a> is free and will do the trick. If you''re running a Windows 8.x VM, it comes with anti-virus already.', 'Making Internet Explorer Testing Easier with new IE VMs', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1958-autosave', '', '', '2013-07-25 12:28:32', '2013-07-25 16:28:32', '', 1958, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/07/1958-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(1989, 3, '2013-02-04 13:30:36', '2013-02-04 17:30:36', 'By now, I hope you''ve heard of the newest project we launched at Microsoft called <a href="http://www.modern.ie/">modern.IE</a>. I''m not going to go into every aspect of the site as I really want to focus on the VMs for this post. But if you want the details you can check out these great blog posts:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2013/02/01/modern-ie-a-new-set-of-tools-to-help-test-web-site-compatibility.aspx">modern.IE – A new set of tools to help test web site compatibility</a>\r\n<a href="http://blogs.windows.com/ie/b/ie/archive/2013/01/31/introducing-modern-ie-testing-sites-for-internet-explorer-made-easier.aspx">Introducing modern.IE – Testing sites for Internet Explorer made easier</a>\r\n\r\n<h2>The New Way to get IE VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nUp until now, if you wanted to test different versions of IE natively you had to <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11575">download VPC images</a> that would allow you to run virtual machines for the different versions of IE. It wasn''t a great solution because:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They were designed to be run in Microsoft''s Virtual PC software making it hard for non-Windows developers to use them.</li>\r\n	<li>They were broken apart into multiple, large download files</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThere were ways to use them on other OSes but <a href="http://tumblr.jonthornton.com/post/11405634980/how-to-run-microsofts-ie-vpc-images-in-virtualbox">it required some work</a> or <a href="https://github.com/xdissent/ievms">unofficial scripts to convert them</a>. Either way, the IE VPCs weren''t very easy or convenient to use.\r\n\r\nWe wanted to make this easier so as part of the modern.IE project, we <a href="http://www.modern.ie/virtualization-tools">created a new set of VMs</a> that targeted your OS and your VM-specific software. Now, you''ll be able to choose your OS:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-os.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-os-300x178.png" alt="vm-os" width="300" height="178" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1963" /></a>\r\n\r\nthen choose the VM software:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-soft.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-soft-300x179.png" alt="vm-soft" width="300" height="179" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1964" /></a>\r\n\r\nand download the VM with the version(s) of IE you''d like to install:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-vms.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-vms-300x120.png" alt="vm-vms" width="300" height="120" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1965" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe great thing about this process is that:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You only have to download a single file per VM</li>\r\n	<li>You can use the VM software of your choice</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nCurrently, we''re offering VMs that will run on:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Windows</li>\r\n	<li>OSX</li>\r\n	<li>Linux</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThe VM software choices are specific to the OS you choose:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Windows - Hyper-V, Virtual PC, VirtualBox & VMWare Player</li>\r\n	<li>OSX- VirtualBox & VMWare Fusion</li>\r\n	<li>Linux - VirtualBox</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThe IE versions being offered are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>IE7 on Vista</li>\r\n	<li>IE8 on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE9 on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE10 on Windows 8</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nWe initially launched with an IE6 image but discovered an issue and had to pull it down. We''ll be putting it back up shortly. We''ll also be supporting Parallels as well and that will be available soon.\r\n\r\n<h2>Time Limits on the VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nAll of the VMs have a time limit before the images will become either limited or unusable. Here''s what they are:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>IE7 - IE10: 90 days of total time from the moment you first use the VM. Basically it''s 30 days usage with two 30-day rearms.<ul><li>To rearm, go into a command prompt and type in "<strong>slmgr –rearm</strong>"</li></ul>\r\n<li>IE6 on WinXP: Will expire 90 days from the time <strong>we upload it to modern.IE</strong>. There''s no rearm it but we''ll keep this refreshed when the 90 day kill date nears.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nAt the end of the 90 days, here''s what will happen:\r\n<ul><li>IE7 - IE10: You''ll be able to use the VM for an hour before it shuts down</li>\r\n<li>IE6/WinXP: You''ll be prompted for an activation key with no way to get past it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>Functional Limitations</h2>\r\n\r\nI''ve been told that these images aren''t crippled and in my testing, I was able to apply updates and do installs with no issues. I would <strong>HIGHLY RECOMMEND</strong> that you run Windows updates when you use these VMs to get the latest updates and patches. Also, install an anti-virus software. <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download">Microsoft Security Essentials</a> is free and will do the trick.\r\n\r\n<h2>Installing the VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nThe VMs may come with some minimum resource settings already preconfigured. Here''s what I recommend to ensure you get a decent performing VM:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Give your VM a minimum of 1GB of RAM</li>\r\n<li>Give it the most amount of video memory possible</li></ul>\r\n\r\nRemember that you''re VM is an OS and it needs resources. Unless you''re loading multiple VMs at the same time, a gig of RAM shouldn''t have a major adverse issue on a decent system. Also note that while IE9 & IE10 support GPU-enhanced rendering, don''t expect the same performance in your VM as you would get from a native system.\r\n\r\nThe VMs you download are in .zip format. Once you''ve got them on your computer, you should unzip them for use. Note that I''ve seen a quirk with OSX where the default unzip utility actually tries to create another .zip file instead of unzipping it. I used The Unarchiver app from the OSX App Store and that worked like a charm.\r\n\r\nSince I''m on Windows, I think showing how to install it on another OS would be valuable. The VM software I use on OSX is VMWare Fusion so here are the steps I went through to setup the Win8/IE10 VM:\r\n\r\nClick on the "Add" drop down to create a new VM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-300x215.png" alt="vmware" width="300" height="215" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1976" /></a>\r\n\r\nChoose "Continue without disc":\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-new.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-new-300x228.png" alt="vmware-new" width="300" height="228" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1977" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis should present you with a screen to "Use an existing virtual disk" which is exactly what you want to do:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-choosevm.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-choosevm-300x259.png" alt="vmware-choosevm" width="300" height="259" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1978" /></a>\r\n\r\nI chose the "Select to create a copy of it" so that my original download isn''t affected and it makes a copy in the default VMWare VM directory. When you select the image, it will display a prompt asking if you want to convert it to an updated format:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-dontconvert.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-dontconvert-300x103.png" alt="vmware-dontconvert" width="300" height="103" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1979" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Don''t convert it</strong>. I tried to and it seemed to corrupt the VM.\r\n\r\nSelect the proper version of Windows. These are 32 bit versions of the OS so the standard OS selections are fine (i.e.: not 64-bit). At the "Finish" screen, click "Customize Settings" to give the VM a better name like "Win8 - IE10" and from there, VMWare will beging the process of copying the disc to the default VM directory and present you with the new VM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmdone.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmdone-300x215.png" alt="vmware-vmdone" width="300" height="215" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1980" /></a>\r\n\r\nBefore you start the new VM, change the RAM settings so your VM won''t have any trouble starting up. Again, I recommend a minimum of 1GB of RAM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmsettings.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmsettings-300x190.png" alt="vmware-vmsettings" width="300" height="190" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1981" /></a>\r\n\r\nYour VM should now be ready to use.\r\n\r\n<strong>REALLY IMPORTANT:</strong> If you''re using the Win8/IE10 VM, be sure to set your screen resolution in the VM to a minimum of 1366x768 if you want to be able to use Internet Explorer for Windows 8. Internet Explorer desktop can launch in smaller resolutions but IE10 for Win8 is a Windows 8 app and needs the higher resolution. You''ll also want this for testing snap mode.\r\n\r\n<h2>VirtualBox</h2>\r\n\r\nI don''t have VirtualBox installed at the moment so I''ll do an update to this post soon to show how to install it there. But if you''re savvy with the software, it should be as easy as the steps I described above.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n', 'Making Internet Explorer Testing Easier with new IE VMs', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1958-revision-21', '', '', '2013-02-04 13:30:36', '2013-02-04 17:30:36', '', 1958, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/04/1958-revision-21/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1990, 3, '2013-02-07 10:07:48', '2013-02-07 14:07:48', 'By now, I hope you''ve heard of the newest project we launched at Microsoft called <a href="http://www.modern.ie/">modern.IE</a>. I''m not going to go into every aspect of the site as I really want to focus on the VMs for this post. But if you want the details you can check out these great blog posts:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2013/02/01/modern-ie-a-new-set-of-tools-to-help-test-web-site-compatibility.aspx">modern.IE – A new set of tools to help test web site compatibility</a>\r\n<a href="http://blogs.windows.com/ie/b/ie/archive/2013/01/31/introducing-modern-ie-testing-sites-for-internet-explorer-made-easier.aspx">Introducing modern.IE – Testing sites for Internet Explorer made easier</a>\r\n\r\n<h2>The New Way to get IE VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nUp until now, if you wanted to test different versions of IE natively you had to <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11575">download VPC images</a> that would allow you to run virtual machines for the different versions of IE. It wasn''t a great solution because:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They were designed to be run in Microsoft''s Virtual PC software making it hard for non-Windows developers to use them.</li>\r\n	<li>They were broken apart into multiple, large download files</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThere were ways to use them on other OSes but <a href="http://tumblr.jonthornton.com/post/11405634980/how-to-run-microsofts-ie-vpc-images-in-virtualbox">it required some work</a> or <a href="https://github.com/xdissent/ievms">unofficial scripts to convert them</a>. Either way, the IE VPCs weren''t very easy or convenient to use.\r\n\r\nWe wanted to make this easier so as part of the modern.IE project, we <a href="http://www.modern.ie/virtualization-tools">created a new set of VMs</a> that targeted your OS and your VM-specific software. Now, you''ll be able to choose your OS:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-os.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-os-300x178.png" alt="vm-os" width="300" height="178" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1963" /></a>\r\n\r\nthen choose the VM software:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-soft.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-soft-300x179.png" alt="vm-soft" width="300" height="179" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1964" /></a>\r\n\r\nand download the VM with the version(s) of IE you''d like to install:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-vms.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vm-vms-300x120.png" alt="vm-vms" width="300" height="120" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1965" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe great thing about this process is that:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>You only have to download a single file per VM</li>\r\n	<li>You can use the VM software of your choice</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nCurrently, we''re offering VMs that will run on:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Windows</li>\r\n	<li>OSX</li>\r\n	<li>Linux</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThe VM software choices are specific to the OS you choose:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Windows - Hyper-V, Virtual PC, VirtualBox & VMWare Player</li>\r\n	<li>OSX- VirtualBox & VMWare Fusion</li>\r\n	<li>Linux - VirtualBox</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nThe IE versions being offered are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>IE7 on Vista</li>\r\n	<li>IE8 on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE9 on Windows 7</li>\r\n	<li>IE10 on Windows 8</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nWe initially launched with an IE6 image but discovered an issue and had to pull it down. We''ll be putting it back up shortly. We''ll also be supporting Parallels as well and that will be available soon.\r\n\r\n<h2>Time Limits on the VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nAll of the VMs have a time limit before the images will become either limited or unusable. Here''s what they are:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>IE7 - IE10: 90 days of total time from the moment you first use the VM. Basically it''s 30 days usage with two 30-day rearms.<ul><li>To rearm, go into a command prompt and type in "<strong>slmgr –rearm</strong>"</li></ul>\r\n<li>IE6 on WinXP: Will expire 90 days from the time <strong>we upload it to modern.IE</strong>. There''s no rearm it but we''ll keep this refreshed when the 90 day kill date nears.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nAt the end of the 90 days, here''s what will happen:\r\n<ul><li>IE7 - IE10: You''ll be able to use the VM for an hour before it shuts down</li>\r\n<li>IE6/WinXP: You''ll be prompted for an activation key with no way to get past it</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h2>Functional Limitations</h2>\r\n\r\nI''ve been told that these images aren''t crippled and in my testing, I was able to apply updates and do installs with no issues. I would <strong>HIGHLY RECOMMEND</strong> that you run Windows updates when you use these VMs to get the latest updates and patches. Also, install an anti-virus software. <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download">Microsoft Security Essentials</a> is free and will do the trick.\r\n\r\n<h2>Installing the VMs</h2>\r\n\r\nThe VMs may come with some minimum resource settings already preconfigured. Here''s what I recommend to ensure you get a decent performing VM:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Give your VM a minimum of 1GB of RAM</li>\r\n<li>Give it the most amount of video memory possible</li></ul>\r\n\r\nRemember that you''re VM is an OS and it needs resources. Unless you''re loading multiple VMs at the same time, a gig of RAM shouldn''t have a major adverse issue on a decent system. Also note that while IE9 & IE10 support GPU-enhanced rendering, don''t expect the same performance in your VM as you would get from a native system.\r\n\r\nThe VMs you download are in .zip format. Once you''ve got them on your computer, you should unzip them for use. Note that I''ve seen a quirk with OSX where the default unzip utility actually tries to create another .zip file instead of unzipping it. I used The Unarchiver app from the OSX App Store and that worked like a charm.\r\n\r\nSince I''m on Windows, I think showing how to install it on another OS would be valuable. The VM software I use on OSX is VMWare Fusion so here are the steps I went through to setup the Win8/IE10 VM:\r\n\r\nClick on the "Add" drop down to create a new VM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-300x215.png" alt="vmware" width="300" height="215" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1976" /></a>\r\n\r\nChoose "Continue without disc":\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-new.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-new-300x228.png" alt="vmware-new" width="300" height="228" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1977" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis should present you with a screen to "Use an existing virtual disk" which is exactly what you want to do:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-choosevm.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-choosevm-300x259.png" alt="vmware-choosevm" width="300" height="259" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1978" /></a>\r\n\r\nI chose the "Select to create a copy of it" so that my original download isn''t affected and it makes a copy in the default VMWare VM directory. When you select the image, it will display a prompt asking if you want to convert it to an updated format:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-dontconvert.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-dontconvert-300x103.png" alt="vmware-dontconvert" width="300" height="103" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1979" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Don''t convert it</strong>. I tried to and it seemed to corrupt the VM.\r\n\r\nSelect the proper version of Windows. These are 32 bit versions of the OS so the standard OS selections are fine (i.e.: not 64-bit). At the "Finish" screen, click "Customize Settings" to give the VM a better name like "Win8 - IE10" and from there, VMWare will beging the process of copying the disc to the default VM directory and present you with the new VM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmdone.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmdone-300x215.png" alt="vmware-vmdone" width="300" height="215" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1980" /></a>\r\n\r\nBefore you start the new VM, change the RAM settings so your VM won''t have any trouble starting up. Again, I recommend a minimum of 1GB of RAM:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmsettings.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/vmware-vmsettings-300x190.png" alt="vmware-vmsettings" width="300" height="190" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1981" /></a>\r\n\r\nYour VM should now be ready to use.\r\n\r\n<strong>REALLY IMPORTANT:</strong> If you''re using the Win8/IE10 VM, be sure to set your screen resolution in the VM to a minimum of 1366x768 if you want to be able to use Internet Explorer for Windows 8. Internet Explorer desktop can launch in smaller resolutions but IE10 for Win8 is a Windows 8 app and needs the higher resolution. You''ll also want this for testing snap mode.\r\n\r\n<h2>VirtualBox</h2>\r\n\r\nI don''t have VirtualBox installed at the moment so I''ll do an update to this post soon to show how to install it there. But if you''re savvy with the software, it should be as easy as the steps I described above.\r\n\r\n<h2>Unzipping the VM and Corrupt Images</h2>\r\n\r\nA number of people have mentioned that they''ve had trouble unzipping the images and that they may be corrupt. They''re not corrupt. There''s an issue in both OSX & Linux where using the OS''s default zip tool is failing to open the .zip file properly. We''re aware of this and are looking into it. The interim solution is to use a 3rd party unzip tool like "The Unarchiver" in the Apple app store or Peazip for Linux. These will correctly unzip the .zip files and give you working images.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n', 'Making Internet Explorer Testing Easier with new IE VMs', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1958-revision-22', '', '', '2013-02-07 10:07:48', '2013-02-07 14:07:48', '', 1958, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/07/1958-revision-22/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1993, 3, '2013-02-27 14:45:20', '2013-02-27 18:45:20', 'My first foray into OSX was way back in 2008 with a MacBook Pro. I learned about the apps that were important to web development and when I got a new MacBook recently, I of course referenced the list of apps I had previously used. One of those is <a href="http://panic.com/transmit/">Transmit by Panic.com</a>. It''s arguably one of the best FTP programs out there. The new OSX App Store made it easy to find, purchase and install it, so I did just that.\r\n\r\nAll was good until last night when I had noticed no updates in awhile to many of the apps that I had purchased via the App Store. I checked the version of Transmit and noticed it was v4.2. So I went over to Panic''s site to compare and noticed the latest version is v4.3.2. WTF? I emailed Panic and it turns out that they''ve submitted it to Apple for review but it hasn''t been approved yet. They also told me that I can''t transfer an App Store license to a direct download license. Ugh. :(\r\n\r\nIt made me realize that I had chosen comfort & ease-of-access over functionality and timeliness. I don''t blame Panic in any way for this. It''s my fault and I''ve learned a lesson. Going forward, I''ll be hard pressed to purchase apps from the OSX App Store. Maybe consumer needs are different & may not require keeping things updated but as a developer, I prefer to have bug fixes & features available to me as they come out. \r\n\r\nFor now, I''m stuck with Transmit v4.2. Still a great app; just not as great a v.4.3.2.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Update:</strong></em> Panic emailed me back and told me that Apple FINALLY approved the newest version after two weeks. Man I feel for application developers like Panic who have to deal with this. ', 'The Reality of the OSX App Store', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-reality-of-the-osx-app-store', '', '', '2013-02-27 17:50:39', '2013-02-27 21:50:39', '', 0, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?p=1993', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(1994, 3, '2013-02-27 14:42:26', '2013-02-27 18:42:26', 'As a web developer and developer evangelist, I try to understand how my peers work regardless of the OS or tools they choose. Which is why I have several devices I use for testing, including a MacBook.\n\nMy first foray into OSX was way back in 2008 with a MacBook Pro. I learned about the apps that were important to web development and when I got a new MacBook recently, I of course referenced the list of apps I had previously used. One of those is Transmit by Panic.com. It''s arguably one of the best FTP programs out there. The new OSX App Store made it easy to find, purchase and install it so I did just that.\n\nAll was good until last night when I had noticed no updates in awhile to many of the apps that I had purchased via the App Store. I checked the version of Transmit and noticed it was v4.2. So I went over to Panic''s site to compare and noticed the latest version is v4.3.2. WTF? I emailed Panic and it turns out that they''ve submitted it to Apple for review but it hasn''t been approved yet. They also told me that I can''t transfer an App Store license to a direct download license. Ugh. :(\n\nIt made me realize that I had chosen comfort & ease-of-access over functionality and timeliness. I don''t blame Panic in any way for this. It''s my fault and I''ve learned a lesson. Going forward, I''ll be hard pressed to purchase apps from the OSX App Store. Maybe consumer needs are different & may not require keeping things updated but as a developer, I prefer to have bug fixes & features available to me as they come out. \n\nFor now, I''m stuck with Transmit v4.2. Still a great app; just not as great a v.4.3.2.', 'Reality of the OSX App Store', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1993-revision', '', '', '2013-02-27 14:42:26', '2013-02-27 18:42:26', '', 1993, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/27/1993-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1995, 3, '2013-02-27 14:45:05', '2013-02-27 18:45:05', 'My first foray into OSX was way back in 2008 with a MacBook Pro. I learned about the apps that were important to web development and when I got a new MacBook recently, I of course referenced the list of apps I had previously used. One of those is <a href="http://panic.com/transmit/">Transmit by Panic.com</a>. It''s arguably one of the best FTP programs out there. The new OSX App Store made it easy to find, purchase and install it, so I did just that.\n\nAll was good until last night when I had noticed no updates in awhile to many of the apps that I had purchased via the App Store. I checked the version of Transmit and noticed it was v4.2. So I went over to Panic''s site to compare and noticed the latest version is v4.3.2. WTF? I emailed Panic and it turns out that they''ve submitted it to Apple for review but it hasn''t been approved yet. They also told me that I can''t transfer an App Store license to a direct download license. Ugh. :(\n\nIt made me realize that I had chosen comfort & ease-of-access over functionality and timeliness. I don''t blame Panic in any way for this. It''s my fault and I''ve learned a lesson. Going forward, I''ll be hard pressed to purchase apps from the OSX App Store. Maybe consumer needs are different & may not require keeping things updated but as a developer, I prefer to have bug fixes & features available to me as they come out. \n\nFor now, I''m stuck with Transmit v4.2. Still a great app; just not as great a v.4.3.2.', 'The Reality of the OSX App Store', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1993-revision-2', '', '', '2013-02-27 14:45:05', '2013-02-27 18:45:05', '', 1993, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/27/1993-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1996, 3, '2013-02-27 17:50:07', '2013-02-27 21:50:07', 'My first foray into OSX was way back in 2008 with a MacBook Pro. I learned about the apps that were important to web development and when I got a new MacBook recently, I of course referenced the list of apps I had previously used. One of those is <a href="http://panic.com/transmit/">Transmit by Panic.com</a>. It''s arguably one of the best FTP programs out there. The new OSX App Store made it easy to find, purchase and install it, so I did just that.\r\n\r\nAll was good until last night when I had noticed no updates in awhile to many of the apps that I had purchased via the App Store. I checked the version of Transmit and noticed it was v4.2. So I went over to Panic''s site to compare and noticed the latest version is v4.3.2. WTF? I emailed Panic and it turns out that they''ve submitted it to Apple for review but it hasn''t been approved yet. They also told me that I can''t transfer an App Store license to a direct download license. Ugh. :(\r\n\r\nIt made me realize that I had chosen comfort & ease-of-access over functionality and timeliness. I don''t blame Panic in any way for this. It''s my fault and I''ve learned a lesson. Going forward, I''ll be hard pressed to purchase apps from the OSX App Store. Maybe consumer needs are different & may not require keeping things updated but as a developer, I prefer to have bug fixes & features available to me as they come out. \r\n\r\nFor now, I''m stuck with Transmit v4.2. Still a great app; just not as great a v.4.3.2.\r\n\r\n<strong>Update:</strong><em> Panic emailed me back and told me that Apple FINALLY approved the newest version. Man I feel for application developers like Panic who have to deal with this. ', 'The Reality of the OSX App Store', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1993-autosave', '', '', '2013-02-27 17:50:07', '2013-02-27 21:50:07', '', 1993, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/27/1993-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1998, 3, '2013-02-27 17:49:16', '2013-02-27 21:49:16', 'My first foray into OSX was way back in 2008 with a MacBook Pro. I learned about the apps that were important to web development and when I got a new MacBook recently, I of course referenced the list of apps I had previously used. One of those is <a href="http://panic.com/transmit/">Transmit by Panic.com</a>. It''s arguably one of the best FTP programs out there. The new OSX App Store made it easy to find, purchase and install it, so I did just that.\r\n\r\nAll was good until last night when I had noticed no updates in awhile to many of the apps that I had purchased via the App Store. I checked the version of Transmit and noticed it was v4.2. So I went over to Panic''s site to compare and noticed the latest version is v4.3.2. WTF? I emailed Panic and it turns out that they''ve submitted it to Apple for review but it hasn''t been approved yet. They also told me that I can''t transfer an App Store license to a direct download license. Ugh. :(\r\n\r\nIt made me realize that I had chosen comfort & ease-of-access over functionality and timeliness. I don''t blame Panic in any way for this. It''s my fault and I''ve learned a lesson. Going forward, I''ll be hard pressed to purchase apps from the OSX App Store. Maybe consumer needs are different & may not require keeping things updated but as a developer, I prefer to have bug fixes & features available to me as they come out. \r\n\r\nFor now, I''m stuck with Transmit v4.2. Still a great app; just not as great a v.4.3.2.\r\n\r\nUpdate: Panic emailed me back and told me that Apple FINALLY approved the newest version. Man I feel for application developers like Panic who have to deal with this. ', 'The Reality of the OSX App Store', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1993-revision-4', '', '', '2013-02-27 17:49:16', '2013-02-27 21:49:16', '', 1993, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/27/1993-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2000, 3, '2013-02-28 13:32:42', '2013-02-28 17:32:42', 'Today, I got this tweet by Patrick Kettner asking how to submit an IE bug report:\r\n\r\n<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/reybango">reybango</a> how does one submit an IE bug report? <a href="http://t.co/P9qOB9BlVK" title="http://feross.org/fill-disk/">feross.org/fill-disk/</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Kettner (@patrickkettner) <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickkettner/status/307112171593138176">February 28, 2013</a></blockquote>\r\n<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>\r\n\r\nI''ve been asked this a number of times and this was a great opportunity to post the steps on how to do it. \r\n\r\nI''m not going to sugar coat it because I personally think the process is WAY too complicated and I''ve complained to the IE team about this. Thankfully, they agree and are looking at how to streamline the process.\r\n\r\n<h2>First time Submitting a Bug</h2>\r\n\r\nIf this is the first time submitting a bug to Microsoft, you''ll need to register on the Microsoft Connect site.\r\n\r\nGo to <a href="http://connect.microsoft.com">Microsoft''s Connect site</a>. You''ll need to sign in to use the site. It requires a Microsoft Live account. If you already have a Live account, then login and follow the steps below. If you don''t, you''ll first need to create one (you''ll be presented with that option). I''m not going to show you how to register for a Live account because it''s very straightforward. Yes, I hate the fact that you need to do this too but thankfully it''s a one-time deal. \r\n\r\nOnce you''ve created it, follow the steps below.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1-300x184.png" alt="cap-1" width="300" height="184" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2002" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen you''re back at the Connect homepage, do a search for "IE10 Public Feedback":\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3-300x173.png" alt="cap-3" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2003" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis will pull up the entry where you can join the IE10 Feedback group and submit bugs. You''ll see a "Join" link to allow you to do this:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-4.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-4-300x173.png" alt="cap-4" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2004" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf this is your first time using Connect, you''ll be prompted with a registration page and profile setup pages. This is a one-time deal and you shouldn''t be presented with these pages next time around:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-reg.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-reg-300x192.png" alt="cap-reg" width="300" height="192" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2005" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-5.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-5-300x173.png" alt="cap-5" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2007" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-6.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-6-300x173.png" alt="cap-6" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2008" /></a>\r\n\r\nOnce you''re through that you should come to the IE10 Public Feedback page. This is where you''ll start submitting feedback by clicking on the "Feedback" link:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-7.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-7-300x173.png" alt="cap-7" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2010" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen the feedback page comes up, scroll down and you''ll see a big "Submit Feedback" button. 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No need to search for it when that shortcut is there:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-9.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-9-300x173.png" alt="cap-9" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2016" /></a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Submitting Good Feedback</h2>\r\n\r\nAny software maker will tell you the same thing; provide detailed steps and a test case if possible to make isolating your issue as easy as possible. 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(2027, 3, '2013-04-01 10:30:04', '2013-04-01 14:30:04', '<h2><em><span style="color: #ff0000;">PLEASE READ</span>: Since a lot of people are still reading this post &amp; thinking I actually left Microsoft, I''m adding this note to clarify that this was an April Fool''s joke. Please check the post date.</em> :)</h2>\r\nFriday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve realized that this "web" thing is getting stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! Even <a href="http://www.appsolutions.com/Classy/">Class(y)</a> is free now! Open source FTW!\r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1364784335&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately! The great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to get as close to 640k as possible. Booyah!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nMy new company name will be called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC.".\r\n\r\nWish me luck!', 'On Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'leaving-microsoft', '', '', '2013-05-09 08:06:03', '2013-05-09 12:06:03', '', 0, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?p=2027', 0, 'post', '', 17),
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(2017, 3, '2013-02-28 13:13:22', '2013-02-28 17:13:22', 'Today, I got this tweet by Patrick Kettner asking how to submit an IE bug report:\n\n<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/reybango">reybango</a> how does one submit an IE bug report? <a href="http://t.co/P9qOB9BlVK" title="http://feross.org/fill-disk/">feross.org/fill-disk/</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Kettner (@patrickkettner) <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickkettner/status/307112171593138176">February 28, 2013</a></blockquote>\n<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>\n\nI''ve been asked this a number of times and this was a great opportunity to post the steps on how to do it. \n\nI''m not going to sugar coat it because I personally think the process is WAY too complicated and I''ve complained to the IE team about this. Thankfully, they agree and are looking at how to streamline the process.\n\n<h2>First time Submitting a Bug</h2>\n\nIf this is the first time submitting a bug to Microsoft, you''ll need to register on the Microsoft Connect site.\n\nGo to <a href="connect.microsoft.com">Microsoft''s Connect site</a>. You''ll need to sign in to use the site. It requires a Microsoft Live account. If you already have a Live account, then login and follow the steps below. If you don''t, you''ll first need to create one (you''ll be presented with that option). Yes, I hate the fact that you need to do this too but thankfully it''s a one-time deal. Once you''ve created it, follow the steps below.\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1-300x184.png" alt="cap-1" width="300" height="184" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2002" /></a>\n\nWhen you''re back at the Connect homepage, do a search for "IE10 Public Feedback":\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3-300x173.png" alt="cap-3" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2003" /></a>\n\nThis will pull up the entry where you can join the IE10 Feedback group and submit bugs. You''ll see a "Join" link to allow you to do this:\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-4.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-4-300x173.png" alt="cap-4" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2004" /></a>\n\nIf this is your first time using Connect, you''ll be prompted with a registration page and profile setup pages. This is a one-time deal and you shouldn''t be presented with these pages next time around:\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-reg.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-reg-300x192.png" alt="cap-reg" width="300" height="192" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2005" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-5.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-5-300x173.png" alt="cap-5" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2007" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-6.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-6-300x173.png" alt="cap-6" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2008" /></a>\n\nOnce you''re through that you should come to the IE10 Public Feedback page. This is where you''ll start submitting feedback by clicking on the "Feedback" link:\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-7.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-7-300x173.png" alt="cap-7" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2010" /></a>\n\nWhen the feedback page comes up, scroll down and you''ll see a big "Submit Feedback" button. Use that to submit your bug. \n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-8.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-8-289x300.png" alt="cap-8" width="289" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2011" /></a>\n\n<h2>Returning to Submit a Bug</h2>\n\nIf you''re coming back, I''m assuming you already have a Microsoft Live ID so sign in:\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1-300x184.png" alt="cap-1" width="300" height="184" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2002" /></a>\n\nand when you''re brought back to the Connect homepage, click on the dropdown in the upper right cor', 'Submitting an Internet Explorer Bug to Microsoft', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2000-revision-8', '', '', '2013-02-28 13:13:22', '2013-02-28 17:13:22', '', 2000, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/28/2000-revision-8/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2018, 3, '2013-02-28 13:15:24', '2013-02-28 17:15:24', 'Today, I got this tweet by Patrick Kettner asking how to submit an IE bug report:\n\n<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/reybango">reybango</a> how does one submit an IE bug report? <a href="http://t.co/P9qOB9BlVK" title="http://feross.org/fill-disk/">feross.org/fill-disk/</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Kettner (@patrickkettner) <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickkettner/status/307112171593138176">February 28, 2013</a></blockquote>\n<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>\n\nI''ve been asked this a number of times and this was a great opportunity to post the steps on how to do it. \n\nI''m not going to sugar coat it because I personally think the process is WAY too complicated and I''ve complained to the IE team about this. Thankfully, they agree and are looking at how to streamline the process.\n\n<h2>First time Submitting a Bug</h2>\n\nIf this is the first time submitting a bug to Microsoft, you''ll need to register on the Microsoft Connect site.\n\nGo to <a href="connect.microsoft.com">Microsoft''s Connect site</a>. You''ll need to sign in to use the site. It requires a Microsoft Live account. If you already have a Live account, then login and follow the steps below. If you don''t, you''ll first need to create one (you''ll be presented with that option). Yes, I hate the fact that you need to do this too but thankfully it''s a one-time deal. Once you''ve created it, follow the steps below.\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1-300x184.png" alt="cap-1" width="300" height="184" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2002" /></a>\n\nWhen you''re back at the Connect homepage, do a search for "IE10 Public Feedback":\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3-300x173.png" alt="cap-3" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2003" /></a>\n\nThis will pull up the entry where you can join the IE10 Feedback group and submit bugs. 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(2019, 3, '2013-02-28 13:23:57', '2013-02-28 17:23:57', 'Today, I got this tweet by Patrick Kettner asking how to submit an IE bug report:\n\n<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/reybango">reybango</a> how does one submit an IE bug report? <a href="http://t.co/P9qOB9BlVK" title="http://feross.org/fill-disk/">feross.org/fill-disk/</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Kettner (@patrickkettner) <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickkettner/status/307112171593138176">February 28, 2013</a></blockquote>\n<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>\n\nI''ve been asked this a number of times and this was a great opportunity to post the steps on how to do it. \n\nI''m not going to sugar coat it because I personally think the process is WAY too complicated and I''ve complained to the IE team about this. Thankfully, they agree and are looking at how to streamline the process.\n\n<h2>First time Submitting a Bug</h2>\n\nIf this is the first time submitting a bug to Microsoft, you''ll need to register on the Microsoft Connect site.\n\nGo to <a href="connect.microsoft.com">Microsoft''s Connect site</a>. You''ll need to sign in to use the site. It requires a Microsoft Live account. If you already have a Live account, then login and follow the steps below. If you don''t, you''ll first need to create one (you''ll be presented with that option). I''m not going to show you how to register for a Live account because it''s very straightforward. Yes, I hate the fact that you need to do this too but thankfully it''s a one-time deal. Once you''ve created it, follow the steps below.\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1-300x184.png" alt="cap-1" width="300" height="184" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2002" /></a>\n\nWhen you''re back at the Connect homepage, do a search for "IE10 Public Feedback":\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3-300x173.png" alt="cap-3" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2003" /></a>\n\nThis will pull up the entry where you can join the IE10 Feedback group and submit bugs. 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(2020, 3, '2013-02-28 13:28:48', '2013-02-28 17:28:48', 'Today, I got this tweet by Patrick Kettner asking how to submit an IE bug report:\n\n<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/reybango">reybango</a> how does one submit an IE bug report? <a href="http://t.co/P9qOB9BlVK" title="http://feross.org/fill-disk/">feross.org/fill-disk/</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Kettner (@patrickkettner) <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickkettner/status/307112171593138176">February 28, 2013</a></blockquote>\n<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>\n\nI''ve been asked this a number of times and this was a great opportunity to post the steps on how to do it. \n\nI''m not going to sugar coat it because I personally think the process is WAY too complicated and I''ve complained to the IE team about this. Thankfully, they agree and are looking at how to streamline the process.\n\n<h2>First time Submitting a Bug</h2>\n\nIf this is the first time submitting a bug to Microsoft, you''ll need to register on the Microsoft Connect site.\n\nGo to <a href="connect.microsoft.com">Microsoft''s Connect site</a>. You''ll need to sign in to use the site. It requires a Microsoft Live account. If you already have a Live account, then login and follow the steps below. If you don''t, you''ll first need to create one (you''ll be presented with that option). I''m not going to show you how to register for a Live account because it''s very straightforward. Yes, I hate the fact that you need to do this too but thankfully it''s a one-time deal. Once you''ve created it, follow the steps below.\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1-300x184.png" alt="cap-1" width="300" height="184" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2002" /></a>\n\nWhen you''re back at the Connect homepage, do a search for "IE10 Public Feedback":\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3-300x173.png" alt="cap-3" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2003" /></a>\n\nThis will pull up the entry where you can join the IE10 Feedback group and submit bugs. You''ll see a "Join" link to allow you to do this:\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-4.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-4-300x173.png" alt="cap-4" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2004" /></a>\n\nIf this is your first time using Connect, you''ll be prompted with a registration page and profile setup pages. This is a one-time deal and you shouldn''t be presented with these pages next time around:\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-reg.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-reg-300x192.png" alt="cap-reg" width="300" height="192" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2005" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-5.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-5-300x173.png" alt="cap-5" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2007" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-6.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-6-300x173.png" alt="cap-6" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2008" /></a>\n\nOnce you''re through that you should come to the IE10 Public Feedback page. This is where you''ll start submitting feedback by clicking on the "Feedback" link:\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-7.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-7-300x173.png" alt="cap-7" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2010" /></a>\n\nWhen the feedback page comes up, scroll down and you''ll see a big "Submit Feedback" button. Use that to submit your bug. \n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-8.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-8-289x300.png" alt="cap-8" width="289" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2011" /></a>\n\n<h2>Returning to Submit a Bug</h2>\n\nIf you''re coming back, I''m assuming you already have a Microsoft Live ID so sign in:\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1-300x184.png" alt="cap-1" width="300" height="184" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2002" /></a>\n\nand when you''re brought back to the Connect homepage, click on the dropdown in the upper right corner to go directly to the Internet Explorer Feedback Program page. No need to search for it when that shortcut is there:\n\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-9.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-9-300x173.png" alt="cap-9" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2016" /></a>\n\n\n<h2>Submitting Good Feedback</h2>\n\nAny software maker will tell you the same thing; provide detailed steps and a test case if possible to make isolating your issue as easy as possible. If you simply type, "My site doesn''t render in IE9", you''re making things more difficult. Take the time to really isolate the problem and provide detailed, concise information so that the IE team can properly determine if it''s a bug and even if there''s a workaround.\n\nI recommend using tools like <a href="http://jsbin.com/">JSBin</a> or <a href="http://jsfiddle.net/">JSFiddle</a>\n\n<h2>Improving the Process</h2>\n\nI know this can be a cumbersome experience and we''ve received a lot of feedback about how frustrating it is to submit a bug. The IE team is working on improving this so bear with us while this gets worked on. \n\n', 'Submitting an Internet Explorer Bug to Microsoft', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2000-revision-11', '', '', '2013-02-28 13:28:48', '2013-02-28 17:28:48', '', 2000, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/28/2000-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2021, 3, '2013-02-28 13:29:16', '2013-02-28 17:29:16', 'Today, I got this tweet by Patrick Kettner asking how to submit an IE bug report:\r\n\r\n<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/reybango">reybango</a> how does one submit an IE bug report? <a href="http://t.co/P9qOB9BlVK" title="http://feross.org/fill-disk/">feross.org/fill-disk/</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Kettner (@patrickkettner) <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickkettner/status/307112171593138176">February 28, 2013</a></blockquote>\r\n<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>\r\n\r\nI''ve been asked this a number of times and this was a great opportunity to post the steps on how to do it. \r\n\r\nI''m not going to sugar coat it because I personally think the process is WAY too complicated and I''ve complained to the IE team about this. Thankfully, they agree and are looking at how to streamline the process.\r\n\r\n<h2>First time Submitting a Bug</h2>\r\n\r\nIf this is the first time submitting a bug to Microsoft, you''ll need to register on the Microsoft Connect site.\r\n\r\nGo to <a href="connect.microsoft.com">Microsoft''s Connect site</a>. You''ll need to sign in to use the site. It requires a Microsoft Live account. If you already have a Live account, then login and follow the steps below. If you don''t, you''ll first need to create one (you''ll be presented with that option). I''m not going to show you how to register for a Live account because it''s very straightforward. Yes, I hate the fact that you need to do this too but thankfully it''s a one-time deal. Once you''ve created it, follow the steps below.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1-300x184.png" alt="cap-1" width="300" height="184" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2002" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen you''re back at the Connect homepage, do a search for "IE10 Public Feedback":\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3-300x173.png" alt="cap-3" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2003" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis will pull up the entry where you can join the IE10 Feedback group and submit bugs. You''ll see a "Join" link to allow you to do this:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-4.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-4-300x173.png" alt="cap-4" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2004" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf this is your first time using Connect, you''ll be prompted with a registration page and profile setup pages. This is a one-time deal and you shouldn''t be presented with these pages next time around:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-reg.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-reg-300x192.png" alt="cap-reg" width="300" height="192" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2005" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-5.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-5-300x173.png" alt="cap-5" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2007" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-6.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-6-300x173.png" alt="cap-6" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2008" /></a>\r\n\r\nOnce you''re through that you should come to the IE10 Public Feedback page. This is where you''ll start submitting feedback by clicking on the "Feedback" link:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-7.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-7-300x173.png" alt="cap-7" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2010" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen the feedback page comes up, scroll down and you''ll see a big "Submit Feedback" button. Use that to submit your bug. \r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-8.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-8-289x300.png" alt="cap-8" width="289" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2011" /></a>\r\n\r\n<h2>Returning to Submit a Bug</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you''re coming back, I''m assuming you already have a Microsoft Live ID so sign in:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1-300x184.png" alt="cap-1" width="300" height="184" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2002" /></a>\r\n\r\nand when you''re brought back to the Connect homepage, click on the dropdown in the upper right corner to go directly to the Internet Explorer Feedback Program page. No need to search for it when that shortcut is there:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-9.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-9-300x173.png" alt="cap-9" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2016" /></a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Submitting Good Feedback</h2>\r\n\r\nAny software maker will tell you the same thing; provide detailed steps and a test case if possible to make isolating your issue as easy as possible. If you simply type, "My site doesn''t render in IE9", you''re making things more difficult. Take the time to really isolate the problem and provide detailed, concise information so that the IE team can properly determine if it''s a bug and even if there''s a workaround.\r\n\r\nI recommend using tools like <a href="http://jsbin.com/">JSBin</a> or <a href="http://jsfiddle.net/">JSFiddle</a> to provide live test cases for the IE team to look at. \r\n\r\n<h2>Improving the Process</h2>\r\n\r\nI know this can be a cumbersome experience and we''ve received a lot of feedback about how frustrating it is to submit a bug. The IE team is working on improving this so bear with us while this gets worked on. \r\n\r\n', 'Submitting an Internet Explorer Bug to Microsoft', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2000-revision-12', '', '', '2013-02-28 13:29:16', '2013-02-28 17:29:16', '', 2000, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/28/2000-revision-12/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2022, 3, '2013-02-28 13:29:20', '2013-02-28 17:29:20', 'Today, I got this tweet by Patrick Kettner asking how to submit an IE bug report:\r\n\r\n<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/reybango">reybango</a> how does one submit an IE bug report? <a href="http://t.co/P9qOB9BlVK" title="http://feross.org/fill-disk/">feross.org/fill-disk/</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Kettner (@patrickkettner) <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickkettner/status/307112171593138176">February 28, 2013</a></blockquote>\r\n<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>\r\n\r\nI''ve been asked this a number of times and this was a great opportunity to post the steps on how to do it. \r\n\r\nI''m not going to sugar coat it because I personally think the process is WAY too complicated and I''ve complained to the IE team about this. Thankfully, they agree and are looking at how to streamline the process.\r\n\r\n<h2>First time Submitting a Bug</h2>\r\n\r\nIf this is the first time submitting a bug to Microsoft, you''ll need to register on the Microsoft Connect site.\r\n\r\nGo to <a href="connect.microsoft.com">Microsoft''s Connect site</a>. You''ll need to sign in to use the site. It requires a Microsoft Live account. If you already have a Live account, then login and follow the steps below. If you don''t, you''ll first need to create one (you''ll be presented with that option). I''m not going to show you how to register for a Live account because it''s very straightforward. Yes, I hate the fact that you need to do this too but thankfully it''s a one-time deal. Once you''ve created it, follow the steps below.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1-300x184.png" alt="cap-1" width="300" height="184" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2002" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen you''re back at the Connect homepage, do a search for "IE10 Public Feedback":\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3-300x173.png" alt="cap-3" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2003" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis will pull up the entry where you can join the IE10 Feedback group and submit bugs. You''ll see a "Join" link to allow you to do this:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-4.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-4-300x173.png" alt="cap-4" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2004" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf this is your first time using Connect, you''ll be prompted with a registration page and profile setup pages. This is a one-time deal and you shouldn''t be presented with these pages next time around:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-reg.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-reg-300x192.png" alt="cap-reg" width="300" height="192" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2005" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-5.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-5-300x173.png" alt="cap-5" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2007" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-6.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-6-300x173.png" alt="cap-6" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2008" /></a>\r\n\r\nOnce you''re through that you should come to the IE10 Public Feedback page. This is where you''ll start submitting feedback by clicking on the "Feedback" link:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-7.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-7-300x173.png" alt="cap-7" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2010" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen the feedback page comes up, scroll down and you''ll see a big "Submit Feedback" button. Use that to submit your bug. \r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-8.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-8-289x300.png" alt="cap-8" width="289" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2011" /></a>\r\n\r\n<h2>Returning to Submit a Bug</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you''re coming back, I''m assuming you already have a Microsoft Live ID so sign in:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1-300x184.png" alt="cap-1" width="300" height="184" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2002" /></a>\r\n\r\nand when you''re brought back to the Connect homepage, click on the dropdown in the upper right corner to go directly to the Internet Explorer Feedback Program page. No need to search for it when that shortcut is there:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-9.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-9-300x173.png" alt="cap-9" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2016" /></a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Submitting Good Feedback</h2>\r\n\r\nAny software maker will tell you the same thing; provide detailed steps and a test case if possible to make isolating your issue as easy as possible. If you simply type, "My site doesn''t render in IE9", you''re making things more difficult. Take the time to really isolate the problem and provide detailed, concise information so that the IE team can properly determine if it''s a bug and even if there''s a workaround.\r\n\r\nI recommend using tools like <a href="http://jsbin.com/">JSBin</a> or <a href="http://jsfiddle.net/">JSFiddle</a> to provide live test cases for the IE team to look at. \r\n\r\n<h2>Improving the Process</h2>\r\n\r\nI know this can be a cumbersome experience and we''ve received a lot of feedback about how frustrating it is to submit a bug. The IE team is working on improving this so bear with us while this gets worked on. \r\n\r\n', 'Submitting an Internet Explorer Bug to Microsoft', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2000-revision-13', '', '', '2013-02-28 13:29:20', '2013-02-28 17:29:20', '', 2000, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/28/2000-revision-13/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2023, 3, '2013-02-28 13:30:41', '2013-02-28 17:30:41', 'Today, I got this tweet by Patrick Kettner asking how to submit an IE bug report:\r\n\r\n<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/reybango">reybango</a> how does one submit an IE bug report? <a href="http://t.co/P9qOB9BlVK" title="http://feross.org/fill-disk/">feross.org/fill-disk/</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Kettner (@patrickkettner) <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickkettner/status/307112171593138176">February 28, 2013</a></blockquote>\r\n<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>\r\n\r\nI''ve been asked this a number of times and this was a great opportunity to post the steps on how to do it. \r\n\r\nI''m not going to sugar coat it because I personally think the process is WAY too complicated and I''ve complained to the IE team about this. Thankfully, they agree and are looking at how to streamline the process.\r\n\r\n<h2>First time Submitting a Bug</h2>\r\n\r\nIf this is the first time submitting a bug to Microsoft, you''ll need to register on the Microsoft Connect site.\r\n\r\nGo to <a href="connect.microsoft.com">Microsoft''s Connect site</a>. You''ll need to sign in to use the site. It requires a Microsoft Live account. If you already have a Live account, then login and follow the steps below. If you don''t, you''ll first need to create one (you''ll be presented with that option). I''m not going to show you how to register for a Live account because it''s very straightforward. Yes, I hate the fact that you need to do this too but thankfully it''s a one-time deal. Once you''ve created it, follow the steps below.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1-300x184.png" alt="cap-1" width="300" height="184" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2002" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen you''re back at the Connect homepage, do a search for "IE10 Public Feedback":\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-3-300x173.png" alt="cap-3" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2003" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis will pull up the entry where you can join the IE10 Feedback group and submit bugs. You''ll see a "Join" link to allow you to do this:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-4.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-4-300x173.png" alt="cap-4" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2004" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf this is your first time using Connect, you''ll be prompted with a registration page and profile setup pages. This is a one-time deal and you shouldn''t be presented with these pages next time around:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-reg.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-reg-300x192.png" alt="cap-reg" width="300" height="192" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2005" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-5.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-5-300x173.png" alt="cap-5" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2007" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-6.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-6-300x173.png" alt="cap-6" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2008" /></a>\r\n\r\nOnce you''re through that you should come to the IE10 Public Feedback page. This is where you''ll start submitting feedback by clicking on the "Feedback" link:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-7.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-7-300x173.png" alt="cap-7" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2010" /></a>\r\n\r\nWhen the feedback page comes up, scroll down and you''ll see a big "Submit Feedback" button. Use that to submit your bug. \r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-8.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-8-289x300.png" alt="cap-8" width="289" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2011" /></a>\r\n\r\n<h2>Returning to Submit a Bug</h2>\r\n\r\nIf you''re coming back, I''m assuming you already have a Microsoft Live ID so sign in:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-1-300x184.png" alt="cap-1" width="300" height="184" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2002" /></a>\r\n\r\nand when you''re brought back to the Connect homepage, click on the dropdown in the upper right corner to go directly to the Internet Explorer Feedback Program page. No need to search for it when that shortcut is there:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-9.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap-9-300x173.png" alt="cap-9" width="300" height="173" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2016" /></a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Submitting Good Feedback</h2>\r\n\r\nAny software maker will tell you the same thing; provide detailed steps and a test case if possible to make isolating your issue as easy as possible. If you simply type, "My site doesn''t render in IE9", you''re making things more difficult. 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(2030, 3, '2013-03-31 22:50:06', '2013-04-01 02:50:06', 'Last Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager, Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places have been have all made my time completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve started to realize that this "web" thing is starting to get stale and people just aren''t as into it as they used to. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start using Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse and .dbf files make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. And the great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to stay under 640k. Hopefully, I can still find the developer of the Funky UI lib so I can purchase a license for it. \r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately!', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-3', '', '', '2013-03-31 22:50:06', '2013-04-01 02:50:06', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2031, 3, '2013-03-31 22:58:59', '2013-04-01 02:58:59', 'Last Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager, Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places have been have all made my time completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve started to realize that this "web" thing is starting to get stale and people just aren''t as into it as they used to. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start using Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse and .dbf files make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. And the great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to stay under 640k. Hopefully, I can still find the developer of the Funky UI lib so I can purchase a license for it. \r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah!\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nI''ll be working under a new company name called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC."\r\n\r\nWish me luck!\r\n', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-4', '', '', '2013-03-31 22:58:59', '2013-04-01 02:58:59', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2032, 3, '2013-03-31 23:10:08', '2013-04-01 03:10:08', 'Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve started to realize that this "web" thing is starting to get stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. And the great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to stay under 640k. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! \r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nI''ll be working under a new company name called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC."\r\n\r\nWish me luck!\r\n', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-5', '', '', '2013-03-31 23:10:08', '2013-04-01 03:10:08', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2033, 3, '2013-03-31 23:12:47', '2013-04-01 03:12:47', 'Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve realizing that this "web" thing is getting stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. The great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to stay under 640k. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! \r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nI''ll be working under a new company name called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC."\r\n\r\nWish me luck!\r\n', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-6', '', '', '2013-03-31 23:12:47', '2013-04-01 03:12:47', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2034, 3, '2013-03-31 23:13:16', '2013-04-01 03:13:16', 'Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve realizing that this "web" thing is getting stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. The great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to stay under 640k. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! \r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nMy new company name will be called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC.".\r\n\r\nWish me luck!\r\n', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-7', '', '', '2013-03-31 23:13:16', '2013-04-01 03:13:16', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2035, 3, '2013-03-31 23:13:22', '2013-04-01 03:13:22', 'Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve realizing that this "web" thing is getting stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. The great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to stay under 640k. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! \r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nMy new company name will be called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC.".\r\n\r\nWish me luck!\r\n', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-8', '', '', '2013-03-31 23:13:22', '2013-04-01 03:13:22', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-8/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2036, 3, '2013-03-31 23:21:02', '2013-04-01 03:21:02', 'Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve realized that this "web" thing is getting stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! Even <a href="http://www.appsolutions.com/Classy/">Class(y)</a> is free now! Open source FTW!\r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately! The great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to get as close to 640k as possible. Booyah!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nMy new company name will be called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC.".\r\n\r\nWish me luck!', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-9', '', '', '2013-03-31 23:21:02', '2013-04-01 03:21:02', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-9/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2037, 3, '2013-03-31 23:21:08', '2013-04-01 03:21:08', 'Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve realized that this "web" thing is getting stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! Even <a href="http://www.appsolutions.com/Classy/">Class(y)</a> is free now! Open source FTW!\r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately! The great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to get as close to 640k as possible. Booyah!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nMy new company name will be called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC.".\r\n\r\nWish me luck!', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-10', '', '', '2013-03-31 23:21:08', '2013-04-01 03:21:08', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-10/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2038, 3, '2013-03-31 23:22:47', '2013-04-01 03:22:47', 'Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve realized that this "web" thing is getting stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! Even <a href="http://www.appsolutions.com/Classy/">Class(y)</a> is free now! Open source FTW!\r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately! The great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to get as close to 640k as possible. Booyah!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nMy new company name will be called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC.".\r\n\r\nWish me luck!', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-11', '', '', '2013-03-31 23:22:47', '2013-04-01 03:22:47', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2039, 3, '2013-05-09 08:05:49', '2013-05-09 12:05:49', '<h2><em><span style="color: #ff0000;">PLEASE READ</span>: Since a lot of people are still reading this post &amp; thinking I actually left Microsoft, I''m adding this note to clarify that this was an April Fool''s joke. Please check the post date.</em> :)</h2>\r\nFriday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve realized that this "web" thing is getting stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! Even <a href="http://www.appsolutions.com/Classy/">Class(y)</a> is free now! Open source FTW!\r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1364784335&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately! The great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to get as close to 640k as possible. Booyah!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nMy new company name will be called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC.".\r\n\r\nWish me luck!', 'On Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-autosave', '', '', '2013-05-09 08:05:49', '2013-05-09 12:05:49', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2040, 3, '2013-03-31 23:23:15', '2013-04-01 03:23:15', 'Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve realized that this "web" thing is getting stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! Even <a href="http://www.appsolutions.com/Classy/">Class(y)</a> is free now! Open source FTW!\r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately! The great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to get as close to 640k as possible. Booyah!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nMy new company name will be called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC.".\r\n\r\nWish me luck!', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-12', '', '', '2013-03-31 23:23:15', '2013-04-01 03:23:15', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-12/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2041, 3, '2013-03-31 23:24:48', '2013-04-01 03:24:48', 'Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve realized that this "web" thing is getting stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! Even <a href="http://www.appsolutions.com/Classy/">Class(y)</a> is free now! Open source FTW!\r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately! The great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to get as close to 640k as possible. Booyah!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nMy new company name will be called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC.".\r\n\r\nWish me luck!', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-13', '', '', '2013-03-31 23:24:48', '2013-04-01 03:24:48', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-13/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2042, 3, '2013-03-31 23:25:28', '2013-04-01 03:25:28', 'Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve realized that this "web" thing is getting stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! Even <a href="http://www.appsolutions.com/Classy/">Class(y)</a> is free now! Open source FTW!\r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately! The great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to get as close to 640k as possible. Booyah!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nMy new company name will be called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC.".\r\n\r\nWish me luck!', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-14', '', '', '2013-03-31 23:25:28', '2013-04-01 03:25:28', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-14/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2043, 3, '2013-03-31 23:26:16', '2013-04-01 03:26:16', 'Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve realized that this "web" thing is getting stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! Even <a href="http://www.appsolutions.com/Classy/">Class(y)</a> is free now! Open source FTW!\r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately! The great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to get as close to 640k as possible. Booyah!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nMy new company name will be called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC.".\r\n\r\nWish me luck!', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-15', '', '', '2013-03-31 23:26:16', '2013-04-01 03:26:16', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-15/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2045, 3, '2013-03-31 23:26:32', '2013-04-01 03:26:32', 'Friday was my last day at Microsoft. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me having been there for 3 years and feeling I''ve done my best to contribute to the web initiatives at this wonderful company. After chatting with my manager Jeff Sandquist, though, I realized that I wasn''t moving in the direction that I wanted and needed a change. It had nothing to do with the company and especially not my peers. I''ve been so fortunate to work with such an amazing, passionate and intelligent group of people, by far the best I''ve ever worked with...ever. And the things I''ve experienced, the work I''ve done and the places I''ve been have all made my time at MS completely worthwhile. It was one of the best decisions of my life to work at the greatest software company in the world. But I really needed to chase my passion and Microsoft wasn''t filling that need for me.\r\n\r\nSo starting today, I''m going to do just that. It could be that I just turned 45 but I don''t want to look back and live a life of regret for not chasing that dream and working in the technology which is my passion...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(programming_language)">Clipper</a>.\r\n\r\nI''ve realized that this "web" thing is getting stale and people are losing interest in it. It''s all about the desktop again and I want to make sure I''m on top of this new wave. I got my start programming Clipper and remember how powerful it was for building apps and I know it''s gonna be the comeback technology of the next 5 years. Features like t-browse, .dbf files, and the dBase syntax make it so incredibly powerful and an obvious choice for the next wave of immersive and scalable experiences. And I''m stoked because it looks like I can still snag a copy of the <a href="http://www.funcky.com/Start.Asp">Funky lib</a> for Clipper! Even <a href="http://www.appsolutions.com/Classy/">Class(y)</a> is free now! Open source FTW!\r\n\r\nThankfully, Amazon shows 8 used copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Clipper-5-Version-5-01/dp/0201570181/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364784335&sr=1-1&keywords=clipper+programming">Programming in Clipper 5</a> and I scored a copy of the Clipper 3.5" disks on eBay so I should be good to go as soon as I buy a 3.5" floppy for my desktop. Also, it''s badass that I won''t need to worry about complex OSes like Windows, OSX or Linux anymore. I can finally pop in my MS-DOS 4.01 disks and get back to the <strong>REAL</strong> terminal, not that fake stuff in those overpriced PCs everyone''s been buying lately! The great thing is that with PCs being as powerful as they are, I no longer have to worry about configuring himem.sys or emm386.exe to get as close to 640k as possible. Booyah!\r\n\r\nI''m still going to keep some systems using Windows 8 and OSX around since I plan on using Clipper to build both Win8 and iOS apps. I may also write a Clipper lib to interface with Google Glass. MS-DOS in eyewear; huzzah! I''m sure I can link to them via an RS-232 cable or something.\r\n\r\nI just want to close out in thanking all of my buds like <a href="https://twitter.com/rainypixels">@rainypixels</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/allenjs">@allenjs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffsand">@jeffsand</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRutkas">@ClintRutkas</a> for being supportive of my decision and for <a href="https://twitter.com/shanselman">@shanselman</a> for bringing me into the fold. You guys have been awesome.\r\n\r\nMy new company name will be called "I''m Seriously Not Crazy Enough to do This, LLC.".\r\n\r\nWish me luck!', 'Leaving Microsoft...', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2027-revision-16', '', '', '2013-03-31 23:26:32', '2013-04-01 03:26:32', '', 2027, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/03/31/2027-revision-16/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2155, 0, '2013-06-02 01:33:02', '2013-06-02 05:33:02', 'Hey Rey,\r\n\r\nhow are you doing? Hope everything is fine! I recently watched your tutsplus workshop "Cross-Platform Browser Testing" and i was surprised about the modern.ie project. Never heard of it. Now i just downloaded all the virtual machines and test my websites more often, haha! Great work from you guys!\r\n\r\nI''m reaching out to you because of a little sideproject I''ve done with a friend of mine. It''s called indexfortytwo ( http://indexfortytwo.com ) and our aim is it to give a deeper insight into the people we know from the web. Therefore we''re asking different and more personal questions than you know it from other interview sites. \r\n\r\nIt would be really awesome if you could answer me a few questions (or at least one) with a 3 - 5 sentence long text.\r\n\r\nIf you''ve no time or the questions are simply to personal, no worries but as I said, we would love to hear more personal stuff from the people we admire. \r\n\r\nHere are some questions, if you could answer one it would be great, if you answer all it would be awesome ;-)\r\n\r\n- What makes you feel secure?\r\n- What is worth the pain?\r\n- What has the little voice inside your head been saying lately?\r\n- What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?\r\n- What are you scared of?\r\n \r\nKeep up the good work!\r\n\r\nCheers, thanks &amp; all the best\r\nFranz\r\n\r\n@vogrim\r\nhello@vogrim.com\r\nwww.vogrim.com\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Franz Dumfart\nAUTHOR EMAIL: hello@vogrim.com\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: Contact from my blog\nIP: 86.33.48.121\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Franz Dumfart\n    [Email] =&gt; hello@vogrim.com\n    [Comment] =&gt; Hey Rey,\r\n\r\nhow are you doing? Hope everything is fine! I recently watched your tutsplus workshop "Cross-Platform Browser Testing" and i was surprised about the modern.ie project. Never heard of it. Now i just downloaded all the virtual machines and test my websites more often, haha! Great work from you guys!\r\n\r\nI''m reaching out to you because of a little sideproject I''ve done with a friend of mine. It''s called indexfortytwo ( http://indexfortytwo.com ) and our aim is it to give a deeper insight into the people we know from the web. Therefore we''re asking different and more personal questions than you know it from other interview sites. \r\n\r\nIt would be really awesome if you could answer me a few questions (or at least one) with a 3 - 5 sentence long text.\r\n\r\nIf you''ve no time or the questions are simply to personal, no worries but as I said, we would love to hear more personal stuff from the people we admire. \r\n\r\nHere are some questions, if you could answer one it would be great, if you answer all it would be awesome ;-)\r\n\r\n- What makes you feel secure?\r\n- What is worth the pain?\r\n- What has the little voice inside your head been saying lately?\r\n- What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?\r\n- What are you scared of?\r\n \r\nKeep up the good work!\r\n\r\nCheers, thanks &amp; all the best\r\nFranz\r\n\r\n@vogrim\r\nhello@vogrim.com\r\nwww.vogrim.com\n)\n', 'Franz Dumfart - 2013-06-02 01:33:02', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '88bd95046e5bdb054a83e31e13f4e1cb', '', '', '2013-06-02 01:33:02', '2013-06-02 05:33:02', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2155', 0, 'feedback', '', 0),
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(2057, 3, '2013-05-24 23:08:13', '2013-05-25 03:08:13', 'Last year I was graciously asked to be a guest on Jen Simmons The Web Ahead show. Very cool experience. Listen in as I talk about IE10 and web development:\n\n<a href="http://5by5.tv/webahead/42">http://5by5.tv/webahead/42</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Internet Explorer 10 with Rey Bango</h2>', 'Interview I Gave on 5x5', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2056-revision', '', '', '2013-05-24 23:08:13', '2013-05-25 03:08:13', '', 2056, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/24/2056-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2058, 3, '2013-05-24 23:09:14', '2013-05-25 03:09:14', 'Last year I was graciously asked to be a guest on Jen Simmons The Web Ahead show. Very cool experience. Listen in as I talk about IE10 and web development:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a style="font-size: 1.5em;" href="http://5by5.tv/webahead/42">The Web Ahead: Internet Explorer 10 with Rey Bango</a>\n<h2></h2>', 'Interview on IE10', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2056-revision-2', '', '', '2013-05-24 23:09:14', '2013-05-25 03:09:14', '', 2056, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/24/2056-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2059, 3, '2013-05-24 23:09:43', '2013-05-25 03:09:43', 'Last year I was graciously asked to be a guest on <a href="http://5by5.tv/people/jen-simmons">Jen Simmons</a> The Web Ahead show. Very cool experience. Listen in as I talk about IE10 and web development:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://5by5.tv/webahead/42">The Web Ahead: Internet Explorer 10 with Rey Bango</a>\r\n', 'Interview on IE10', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2056-revision-3', '', '', '2013-05-24 23:09:43', '2013-05-25 03:09:43', '', 2056, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/24/2056-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2060, 3, '2013-05-24 23:10:15', '2013-05-25 03:10:15', 'Last year I was graciously asked to be a guest on <a href="http://5by5.tv/people/jen-simmons">Jen Simmons</a> The Web Ahead show. Very cool experience. Listen in as I talk about IE10 and web development:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://5by5.tv/webahead/42">The Web Ahead: Internet Explorer 10 with Rey Bango</a>\r\n<br />\r\n<br />\r\n<br />', 'Interview on IE10', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2056-revision-4', '', '', '2013-05-24 23:10:15', '2013-05-25 03:10:15', '', 2056, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/24/2056-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2061, 3, '2013-05-24 23:32:26', '2013-05-25 03:32:26', 'Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reybango">@reybango</a>\r\n\r\n[contact-form subject=''Contact from my blog''][contact-field label=''Name'' type=''name'' required=''1''/][contact-field label=''Email'' type=''email'' required=''1''/][contact-field label=''Comment'' type=''textarea'' required=''1''/][/contact-form] ', 'Contact Me', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'contact-me', '', '', '2013-05-25 00:59:51', '2013-05-25 04:59:51', '', 0, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?page_id=2061', 0, 'page', '', 0),
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(2063, 3, '2013-05-24 23:32:17', '2013-05-25 03:32:17', ' [contact-form subject=''Contact from my blog''][contact-field label=''Name'' type=''name'' required=''1''/][contact-field label=''Email'' type=''email'' required=''1''/][contact-field label=''Comment'' type=''textarea'' required=''1''/][/contact-form] ', 'Contact Me', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2061-revision-2', '', '', '2013-05-24 23:32:17', '2013-05-25 03:32:17', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/24/2061-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2172, 3, '2013-06-11 03:00:32', '2013-06-11 07:00:32', '<img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rework-book1-150x150.jpg" alt="rework-book" width="150" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2175" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" />I decided to take a break from just reading development books and picked up a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745/">Rework</a> by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hanson. If you don''t know there names, it''s almost certain you''d recognize (and probably used) their products like Basecamp, Highrise, Campfire and other goodness from <a href="http://37signals.com/">37Signals</a>, the company they founded.\r\n\r\nAs professional developers it''s important to not only think in zeros and ones but also in how to make what you''re building great; both from a technical and customer perspective. The latter is really what I think the book is about. It''s definitely a business book and if you get it (which I recommend), you need to shift your thought process a little to understand how your development skills can be applied to building a business that''s successful and that customers love.\r\n\r\nWhat I loved about the structure of this books is that it''s broken down into quick hit sections. There are no LONG, drawn out chapters that put you to sleep. The book is setup in main topic sections, each broken down into the quick-hit subtopics I was referring to. A main topic would be something like "Competitors" followed by sub-topics (usually a page or two) that dives into an area such as not copying another product or allowing your company to form it''s own culture as opposed to trying to dictate it.\r\n\r\nI will say that in every major section, I got something valuable out of it and I could relate to a lot of the writings. For example, in the "Own your bad news", I absolutely loved the advice of taking ownership when you mess up and being honest not only about the problem but how you''re going to fix it. And even something as simple as how to say you''re sorry resonated immensely. They were spot on with how annoying it is to hear someway say "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused." How about something like, "I''m really sorry about this and we''re going to make it right." Jason & DHH nailed that one.\r\n\r\nAnd the list goes on and on. I came away with a different perspective on how I look at product development, customer relations, time management and more. The great thing is that it''s an incredibly easy read. You could probably finish it in a day. Overall, I think it''s a great book for anyone to read and if you''re starting up your own business, I would say it''s a must read.\r\n', 'Book Review: Rework by 37Signals', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'book-review-rework-by-37signals', '', '', '2013-06-10 21:27:47', '2013-06-11 01:27:47', '', 0, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?p=2172', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2066, 3, '2010-04-08 13:08:03', '2010-04-08 17:08:03', 'After 20+ years in information technology, I''ve been fortunate to see a lot of cool things happen. The one thing that has stayed consistent is that companies can''t run without us, the guys that actually build things.\r\n\r\nI''m supported by the best wife in the world, Maggie, who along with my kids motivates me daily to be better.\r\n\r\nMy interests lie in:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/reybango/sets/72157614502470953/">My family</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href="http://jquery.com/">jQuery</a></li>\r\n	<li>JavaScript</li>\r\n	<li>The social interactions of the web</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nI''m immensely proud to be a member of the <a href="http://docs.jquery.com/Contributors#Rey_Bango_.28Florida.2C_United_States.29">jQuery JavaScript library''s Core Project Team</a> as well as a writer for the top Ajax &amp; JavaScript online publication <a href="http://ajaxian.com/">Ajaxian.com</a>. Most recently, I was listed by <a href="http://thinkvitamin.com">ThinkVitamin</a>.com as <a href="http://thinkvitamin.com/dev/40-web-developers-to-follow-on-twitter/">one of the top web developers to follow on Twitter</a>. That made me a little giddy. :D\r\n\r\nMy newest adventure is <a href="http://blog.reybango.com/2010/03/24/joining-microsoft/">joining Microsoft</a> to help promote client-side development using JavaScript, CSS & HTML. Yep you heard right! Microsoft is definitely interested in this space and I''m going to help push information out to developers. I''m extremely excited about working for one of the most influential technology companies in the world.\r\n\r\nEvangelism is one of my main strengths and when I''m passionate about something, you''ll know. But by the same token, I''m objective enough (in most cases) to listen &amp; explore other possibilities. It''s an ability that''s allowed me to create some amazing relationships with very smart people who many times don''t see eye to eye with the things that I support but we respect each other nonetheless.\r\n', 'About', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-08 13:08:03', '2010-04-08 17:08:03', '', 2, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2010/04/08/2-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2136, 3, '2013-05-27 12:48:28', '2013-05-27 16:48:28', 'I recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\n\nHardware\n\nHaving used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \n\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \n\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\n\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \n\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean OH MY GOD what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\n\nChromeOS\n\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Package Apps will help fill the gaps for more feature-rich native-style apps. \n\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some limited disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. :)\n\nPrice\n\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. And I''m not alone in this opinion. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[gallery ids="2123,2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision', '', '', '2013-05-27 12:48:28', '2013-05-27 16:48:28', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2137, 3, '2013-05-27 12:52:29', '2013-05-27 16:52:29', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\n</strong>\n\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\n\nHardware\n\nHaving used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \n\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \n\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\n\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \n\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean OH MY GOD what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\n\nChromeOS\n\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Package Apps will help fill the gaps for more feature-rich native-style apps. \n\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some limited disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. :)\n\nPrice\n\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[gallery ids="2123,2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-2', '', '', '2013-05-27 12:52:29', '2013-05-27 16:52:29', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2138, 3, '2013-05-27 12:53:18', '2013-05-27 16:53:18', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n\r\nHaving used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean OH MY GOD what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Package Apps will help fill the gaps for more feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some limited disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. :)\r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2123,2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-3', '', '', '2013-05-27 12:53:18', '2013-05-27 16:53:18', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2139, 3, '2013-05-27 12:58:33', '2013-05-27 16:58:33', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n\r\nHaving used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n<h2>Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2123,2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-4', '', '', '2013-05-27 12:58:33', '2013-05-27 16:58:33', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2140, 3, '2013-05-27 13:02:22', '2013-05-27 17:02:22', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n\r\nHaving used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\nAnd on top of that, it''s touch-based which in my opinion puts a nail in the coffin to all those silly "gorilla arm" comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n\r\nGreat, gorgeous hardware. Love the high-dpi touchscreen. Fast startup is awesome. Would I buy one? No way, not at this price point. There are just too many other equally awesome machines out there that offer a whole lot more for the money.\r\n\r\n<h2>Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2123,2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-5', '', '', '2013-05-27 13:02:22', '2013-05-27 17:02:22', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2141, 3, '2013-05-27 13:02:28', '2013-05-27 17:02:28', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n\r\nHaving used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\nAnd on top of that, it''s touch-based which in my opinion puts a nail in the coffin to all those silly "gorilla arm" comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n\r\nGreat, gorgeous hardware. Love the high-dpi touchscreen. Fast startup is awesome. Would I buy one? No way, not at this price point. There are just too many other equally awesome machines out there that offer a whole lot more for the money.\r\n\r\n<h2>Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2123,2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-6', '', '', '2013-05-27 13:02:28', '2013-05-27 17:02:28', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2142, 3, '2013-05-27 13:03:26', '2013-05-27 17:03:26', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel-150x150.png" alt="Google Pixel" width="150" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2135" style="float:right; padding-left:10px;" /></a>Having used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\nAnd on top of that, it''s touch-based which in my opinion puts a nail in the coffin to all those silly "gorilla arm" comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n\r\nGreat, gorgeous hardware. Love the high-dpi touchscreen. Fast startup is awesome. Would I buy one? No way, not at this price point. There are just too many other equally awesome machines out there that offer a whole lot more for the money.\r\n\r\n<h2>Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2123,2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-7', '', '', '2013-05-27 13:03:26', '2013-05-27 17:03:26', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2143, 3, '2013-05-27 13:03:42', '2013-05-27 17:03:42', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel-150x150.png" alt="Google Pixel" width="150" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2135" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" /></a>Having used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\nAnd on top of that, it''s touch-based which in my opinion puts a nail in the coffin to all those silly "gorilla arm" comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n\r\nGreat, gorgeous hardware. Love the high-dpi touchscreen. Fast startup is awesome. Would I buy one? No way, not at this price point. There are just too many other equally awesome machines out there that offer a whole lot more for the money.\r\n\r\n<h2>Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2123,2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-8', '', '', '2013-05-27 13:03:42', '2013-05-27 17:03:42', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision-8/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2144, 3, '2013-05-27 13:04:04', '2013-05-27 17:04:04', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel-150x150.png" alt="Google Pixel" width="300" height="300" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2135" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" /></a>Having used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\nAnd on top of that, it''s touch-based which in my opinion puts a nail in the coffin to all those silly "gorilla arm" comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n\r\nGreat, gorgeous hardware. Love the high-dpi touchscreen. Fast startup is awesome. Would I buy one? No way, not at this price point. There are just too many other equally awesome machines out there that offer a whole lot more for the money.\r\n\r\n<h2>Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2123,2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-9', '', '', '2013-05-27 13:04:04', '2013-05-27 17:04:04', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision-9/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2145, 3, '2013-05-27 13:07:48', '2013-05-27 17:07:48', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\r\n\r\n<h2>Packaging</h2>\r\n\r\nOne thing I love about Apple is that they''ve forced OEMs to rethink their packaging and make it a key visual and emotional aspect of their devices. Google did a nice job of boxing up the Pixel so that it feels like a luxury device. =I took pictures of my unboxing and posted them below. If you''ve ever opened an Apple MacBook, it kind of seems similar.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel-150x150.png" alt="Google Pixel" width="300" height="300" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2135" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" /></a>Having used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\nAnd on top of that, it''s touch-based which in my opinion puts a nail in the coffin to all those silly "gorilla arm" comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n\r\nGreat, gorgeous hardware. Love the high-dpi touchscreen. Fast startup is awesome. Would I buy one? No way, not at this price point. There are just too many other equally awesome machines out there that offer a whole lot more for the money.\r\n\r\n<h2>Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2123,2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-10', '', '', '2013-05-27 13:07:48', '2013-05-27 17:07:48', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision-10/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2146, 3, '2013-05-27 13:07:53', '2013-05-27 17:07:53', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\r\n\r\n<h2>Packaging</h2>\r\n\r\nOne thing I love about Apple is that they''ve forced OEMs to rethink their packaging and make it a key visual and emotional aspect of their devices. Google did a nice job of boxing up the Pixel so that it feels like a luxury device. =I took pictures of my unboxing and posted them below. If you''ve ever opened an Apple MacBook, it kind of seems similar.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel-150x150.png" alt="Google Pixel" width="300" height="300" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2135" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" /></a>Having used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\nAnd on top of that, it''s touch-based which in my opinion puts a nail in the coffin to all those silly "gorilla arm" comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n\r\nGreat, gorgeous hardware. Love the high-dpi touchscreen. Fast startup is awesome. Would I buy one? No way, not at this price point. There are just too many other equally awesome machines out there that offer a whole lot more for the money.\r\n\r\n<h2>Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2123,2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-11', '', '', '2013-05-27 13:07:53', '2013-05-27 17:07:53', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2147, 3, '2013-05-27 13:08:27', '2013-05-27 17:08:27', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\r\n\r\n<h2>Packaging</h2>\r\n\r\nOne thing I love about Apple is that they''ve forced OEMs to rethink their packaging and make it a key visual and emotional aspect of their devices. Google did a nice job of boxing up the Pixel so that it feels like a luxury device. =I took pictures of my unboxing and posted them below. If you''ve ever opened an Apple MacBook, it kind of seems similar.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel-150x150.png" alt="Google Pixel" width="300" height="300" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2135" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" /></a>Having used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\nAnd on top of that, it''s touch-based which in my opinion puts a nail in the coffin to all those silly "gorilla arm" comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n\r\nGreat, gorgeous hardware. Love the high-dpi touchscreen. Fast startup is awesome. Would I buy one? No way, not at this price point. There are just too many other equally awesome machines out there that offer a whole lot more for the money.\r\n\r\n<h2>Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-12', '', '', '2013-05-27 13:08:27', '2013-05-27 17:08:27', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision-12/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2148, 3, '2013-05-27 13:08:31', '2013-05-27 17:08:31', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\r\n\r\n<h2>Packaging</h2>\r\n\r\nOne thing I love about Apple is that they''ve forced OEMs to rethink their packaging and make it a key visual and emotional aspect of their devices. Google did a nice job of boxing up the Pixel so that it feels like a luxury device. =I took pictures of my unboxing and posted them below. If you''ve ever opened an Apple MacBook, it kind of seems similar.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel-150x150.png" alt="Google Pixel" width="300" height="300" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2135" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" /></a>Having used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\nAnd on top of that, it''s touch-based which in my opinion puts a nail in the coffin to all those silly "gorilla arm" comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n\r\nGreat, gorgeous hardware. Love the high-dpi touchscreen. Fast startup is awesome. Would I buy one? No way, not at this price point. There are just too many other equally awesome machines out there that offer a whole lot more for the money.\r\n\r\n<h2>Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-13', '', '', '2013-05-27 13:08:31', '2013-05-27 17:08:31', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision-13/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2149, 3, '2013-05-31 09:12:37', '2013-05-31 13:12:37', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook at Google I/O 2013. All attendees were given this device as part of their registration and I wanted to share some observations after having it for a little while.\r\n\r\n<h2>Packaging</h2>\r\n\r\nOne thing I love about Apple is that they''ve forced OEMs to rethink their packaging and make it a key visual and emotional aspect of their devices. Google did a nice job of boxing up the Pixel so that it feels like a luxury device. =I took pictures of my unboxing and posted them below. If you''ve ever opened an Apple MacBook, it kind of seems similar.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel-150x150.png" alt="Google Pixel" width="300" height="300" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2135" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" /></a>Having used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\nAnd on top of that, it''s touch-based which in my opinion puts a nail in the coffin to all those silly "gorilla arm" comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n\r\nGreat, gorgeous hardware. Love the high-dpi touchscreen. Fast startup is awesome. Would I buy one? No way, not at this price point. There are just too many other equally awesome machines out there that offer a whole lot more for the money.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Note:</strong></em> I updated this post to reference the fact that I received the Pixel at Google I/O 2013.\r\n\r\n<h2>Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-autosave', '', '', '2013-05-31 09:12:37', '2013-05-31 13:12:37', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2150, 0, '2013-05-28 18:06:55', '2013-05-28 22:06:55', 'Hey Rey, I just read your article on the Google Glass packaging. An interesting read, I''m wondering if they will switch it up at all when the final product is released?\r\n\r\nWould you potentially be looking for an additional read for your site on the Google Glass, a bit of an overview for your readers to have access to?\r\n\r\nHope you''re well,\r\n\r\nJake\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Jake Sahli\nAUTHOR EMAIL: jake@bluefirepr.com\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: Contact from my blog\nIP: 98.191.100.148\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Jake Sahli\n    [Email] =&gt; jake@bluefirepr.com\n    [Comment] =&gt; Hey Rey, I just read your article on the Google Glass packaging. An interesting read, I''m wondering if they will switch it up at all when the final product is released?\r\n\r\nWould you potentially be looking for an additional read for your site on the Google Glass, a bit of an overview for your readers to have access to?\r\n\r\nHope you''re well,\r\n\r\nJake\n)\n', 'Jake Sahli - 2013-05-28 18:06:55', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '8c18f530b923cab07a1648653c6be617', '', '', '2013-05-28 18:06:55', '2013-05-28 22:06:55', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2150', 0, 'feedback', '', 0),
(2151, 3, '2013-05-27 13:11:15', '2013-05-27 17:11:15', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook and wanted to share some observations.\r\n\r\n<h2>Packaging</h2>\r\n\r\nOne thing I love about Apple is that they''ve forced OEMs to rethink their packaging and make it a key visual and emotional aspect of their devices. Google did a nice job of boxing up the Pixel so that it feels like a luxury device. =I took pictures of my unboxing and posted them below. If you''ve ever opened an Apple MacBook, it kind of seems similar.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel-150x150.png" alt="Google Pixel" width="300" height="300" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2135" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" /></a>Having used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\nAnd on top of that, it''s touch-based which in my opinion puts a nail in the coffin to all those silly "gorilla arm" comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n\r\nGreat, gorgeous hardware. Love the high-dpi touchscreen. Fast startup is awesome. Would I buy one? No way, not at this price point. There are just too many other equally awesome machines out there that offer a whole lot more for the money.\r\n\r\n<h2>Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-14', '', '', '2013-05-27 13:11:15', '2013-05-27 17:11:15', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/27/2122-revision-14/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2152, 3, '2013-05-31 09:09:29', '2013-05-31 13:09:29', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook at Google I/O and wanted to share some observations.\r\n\r\n<h2>Packaging</h2>\r\n\r\nOne thing I love about Apple is that they''ve forced OEMs to rethink their packaging and make it a key visual and emotional aspect of their devices. Google did a nice job of boxing up the Pixel so that it feels like a luxury device. =I took pictures of my unboxing and posted them below. If you''ve ever opened an Apple MacBook, it kind of seems similar.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel-150x150.png" alt="Google Pixel" width="300" height="300" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2135" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" /></a>Having used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\nAnd on top of that, it''s touch-based which in my opinion puts a nail in the coffin to all those silly "gorilla arm" comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. I just don''t think they''re going to sell a lot of them; at least not at those price points.\r\n\r\n<h2>Conclusion</h2>\r\n\r\nGreat, gorgeous hardware. Love the high-dpi touchscreen. Fast startup is awesome. Would I buy one? No way, not at this price point. There are just too many other equally awesome machines out there that offer a whole lot more for the money.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Update:</strong></em> I received the Pixel at Google I/O 2013. It was given to all attendees.\r\n\r\n<h2>Gallery</h2>\r\n\r\n[gallery ids="2124,2125,2126,2127,2128,2129,2130,2131,2132,2133,2134,2135"]', 'Thoughts about the Google Pixel Chromebook', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2122-revision-15', '', '', '2013-05-31 09:09:29', '2013-05-31 13:09:29', '', 2122, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/05/31/2122-revision-15/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2153, 3, '2013-05-31 09:12:27', '2013-05-31 13:12:27', '<strong>Disclaimer: I work for Microsoft. This is my own personal review of the Chrome Pixel and is not associated with my employer in any way.\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nI recently got a Google Pixel Chromebook at Google I/O 2013. All attendees were given this device as part of their registration and I wanted to share some observations after having it for a little while.\r\n\r\n<h2>Packaging</h2>\r\n\r\nOne thing I love about Apple is that they''ve forced OEMs to rethink their packaging and make it a key visual and emotional aspect of their devices. Google did a nice job of boxing up the Pixel so that it feels like a luxury device. =I took pictures of my unboxing and posted them below. If you''ve ever opened an Apple MacBook, it kind of seems similar.\r\n\r\n<h2>Hardware</h2>\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pixel-150x150.png" alt="Google Pixel" width="300" height="300" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2135" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" /></a>Having used both PCs and MacBooks, I think I have a fairly well-balanced expectation of how devices should respond. I''m very pleased with the hardware for the Pixel. It "feels" solid with no cheap feeling areas that were immediately visible. \r\n\r\nYou can tell that Google took a lot of cues from Apple when they built this device. I love the MacBook keyboards because they''re light on the fingers and backlit. The Pixel keyboard feels the same way and when my wife saw that the keys were backlit, that was a big plus for her. \r\n\r\nThe trackpad is responsive and attaching an external mouse was easy. I enabled bluetooth and it discovered my Microsoft bluetooth mouse. The mouse settings didn''t seem as granular so I couldn''t really dial-up the mouse speed as much as I liked but it was passable.\r\n\r\nOne thing to note is that the audio plug is a little tight. When I plugged in my headphones, I initially thought that the jack was broken because the headphone plug just kind of dangled inside loosely and wouldn''t output my audio. After some online searching, I found I just needed to push it in just a little harder because the laptops jack is a little tight. \r\n\r\nThe nicest aspect of this device, by far, is the screen. I mean <strong>OH MY GOD</strong> what a gorgeous display. It''s one of those that makes you realize how nice things could look and how you wish all your devices looked this nice. I have to believe this is the reason the Pixel is so pricey.\r\n\r\nAnd on top of that, it''s touch-based which in my opinion puts a nail in the coffin to all those silly "gorilla arm" comments.\r\n\r\n<h2>ChromeOS</h2>\r\n\r\nThis is my first foray into ChromeOS. I''ve tried it out sparingly in the past at Best Buy but that''s about it. I think it''s an okay experience for someone who solely wants to surf the web or do some basic documents using Google Apps. At this point, power users may feel that this device is anemic for their needs and I''d have to agree. Being a developer, there''s a host of tools that I need local access to that ChromeOS just can''t handle. With that said, it seems like more than a suitable device for a consumer to have on their kitchen counter for general browsing, especially if it''s a user that takes full advantage of Google''s ecosystem. I spoke with Joe Marini of Google and he feels that Chrome Packaged Apps will be a big plus to ChromeOS bringing feature-rich native-style apps. \r\n\r\nThe tie-in to Google Drive is certainly nice (along with the 3-years of 1TB cloud space) but I think it takes some getting used. For me, I still like having access to local documents, especially since I travel frequently. It''s the whole "living in the cloud" thing and Microsoft and Apple are heading down that route as well so it''s not a stretch to imagine everything just living on the Internet. For me, though, some old habits die hard. Yes, I know I can do some things offline and the Pixel comes with some (limited) disk storage but the expectation is clear that you will use this device while connected to the Internet. Hence why they offer a Verizon LTE option in this device. That way, you can connect whether WiFi is available or not. \r\n\r\n<h2>Price</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Pixel comes in two flavors: 32GB w/Wi-Fi ($1,299) & 64GB w/Wi-Fi & LTE ($1,449). While the device is gorgeous, I can''t picture myself (or most anyone else) dropping that amount of money of it especially when there are feature-packed touch devices like the <a href="http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Samsung-Series-7-Ultra.htm">Samsung Series 7</a> & <a href="http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/ebtext.to?page=kirabook">Toshiba Kirabooks</a> and Apple''s great lineup of MacBooks for similar pricing. <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/26/not-quite-pixel-perfect/">And I''m not alone in this opinion</a>. This feels like a nice reference device for Google. A kind of "look at what we can do when we want to build something really nice" type of thing. And I think Google did a good job at this. 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(2154, 0, '2013-05-31 15:28:22', '2013-05-31 19:28:22', 'I''m contacting you because it looks like comments on comments are closed on this entry: http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/04/making-internet-explorer-testing-easier-with-new-ie-vms/\r\n\r\nYou made a statement that XP based VMs would be refreshed as the 90 day kill date nears.  Well that date has come and gone, but there''s no new XP/IE8 VM for OS X/VMWare.  Really I don''t see what was wrong with the old site -- it never caused an epic fail on me like this.  My development is now stalled because you guys can''t put out an updated VM image. :(\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Mike Post\nAUTHOR EMAIL: mpost@ticom-geo.com\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: Contact from my blog\nIP: 64.132.190.26\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Mike Post\n    [Email] =&gt; mpost@ticom-geo.com\n    [Comment] =&gt; I''m contacting you because it looks like comments on comments are closed on this entry: http://blog.reybango.com/2013/02/04/making-internet-explorer-testing-easier-with-new-ie-vms/\r\n\r\nYou made a statement that XP based VMs would be refreshed as the 90 day kill date nears.  Well that date has come and gone, but there''s no new XP/IE8 VM for OS X/VMWare.  Really I don''t see what was wrong with the old site -- it never caused an epic fail on me like this.  My development is now stalled because you guys can''t put out an updated VM image. :(\n)\n', 'Mike Post - 2013-05-31 15:28:22', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '28774ffc56c7fc154a833578b84b0e07', '', '', '2013-05-31 15:28:22', '2013-05-31 19:28:22', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2154', 0, 'feedback', '', 0),
(2157, 3, '2013-06-04 03:00:20', '2013-06-04 07:00:20', '<img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/jsconf-nav-logo.png" alt="jsconf-nav-logo" width="161" height="141" class="alignright size-full wp-image-2159" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;" />As a developer advocate, I spend a lot of time at conferences. In most cases, especially with REALLY big ones, the ability to really <strong>connect</strong> with someone is incredibly tough just due to the shear number of people you see and meet.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://2013.jsconf.us">JSConf</a> is different. It always has been and I hope that it always will be. It''s specifically meant to allow you to connect with "<strong>people</strong>". Notice that I didn''t say "developers". At JSConf, I don''t feel like I''m there to talk with "developers". I''ve become friends over the years with many of the attendees and every event has allowed me to meet new and awesome people. The conversations may at some point get technical but also focus heavily on our personal lives, be it careers, kids, health or even man-hair crushes (I''m looking at you Anton). And the best part is that most want to hear about that and we''re all seeing each other grow as human beings as the years go by. \r\n\r\nIt''s what I love about JSConf because there''s no pressure. When you see your friends bringing their families to enjoy the beach or parks, it really puts a different perspective on things. It helps to slow things down and allow you to appreciate the short time that you have to catch-up with those who you may only see once a year, but in some cases have had a profound impact on your life. \r\n\r\nI''m grateful to Chris, Laura, Virginia and Cameron Williams for helping me feel that way. You guys are wonderful and looking at you during the event made me realize how special you are and how amazingly special JSConf is. Thank you.\r\n\r\n\r\n', 'JSConf: It''s about friends and family', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'jsconf-its-about-friends-and-family', '', '', '2013-06-03 17:50:08', '2013-06-03 21:50:08', '', 0, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?p=2157', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2158, 3, '2013-06-03 17:41:31', '2013-06-03 21:41:31', 'As a developer advocate, I spend a lot of time at conferences. In most cases, especially with REALLY big ones, the ability to really <strong>connect</strong> with someone is incredibly tough just due to the shear number of people you see and meet.\n\nJSConf is different. It always has been and I hope that it always will be. It''s specifically meant to allow you to connect with "<strong>people</strong>". Notice that I didn''t say "developers". At JSConf, I don''t feel like I''m there to talk with "developers". I''ve become friends over the years with many of the attendees and every event has allowed me to meet new and awesome people. The conversations may at some point get technical but also focus heavily on our personal lives, be it careers, kids, health or even man-hair crushes (I''m looking at you Anton).\n\nIt''s what I love about JSConf because there''s no pressure. When you see your friends bringing their wives and kids to enjoy the beach or parks, it really puts a different perspective on things. It helps to slow things down and allow you to appreciate the short time that you have to catch-up with those who you may only see once a year, but in some cases have had a profound impact on your life. \n\nI''m grateful to Chris, Laura, Virginia and Cameron Williams for helping me feel that way. You guys are wonderful and looking at you during the event made me realize how special you are and how amazingly special JSConf is. Thank you.\n\n\n', 'JSConf: It''s about friends and family', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2157-revision', '', '', '2013-06-03 17:41:31', '2013-06-03 21:41:31', '', 2157, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/03/2157-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2160, 3, '2013-06-03 17:41:48', '2013-06-03 21:41:48', 'As a developer advocate, I spend a lot of time at conferences. In most cases, especially with REALLY big ones, the ability to really <strong>connect</strong> with someone is incredibly tough just due to the shear number of people you see and meet.\r\n\r\nJSConf is different. It always has been and I hope that it always will be. It''s specifically meant to allow you to connect with "<strong>people</strong>". Notice that I didn''t say "developers". At JSConf, I don''t feel like I''m there to talk with "developers". I''ve become friends over the years with many of the attendees and every event has allowed me to meet new and awesome people. The conversations may at some point get technical but also focus heavily on our personal lives, be it careers, kids, health or even man-hair crushes (I''m looking at you Anton).\r\n\r\nIt''s what I love about JSConf because there''s no pressure. When you see your friends bringing their wives and kids to enjoy the beach or parks, it really puts a different perspective on things. It helps to slow things down and allow you to appreciate the short time that you have to catch-up with those who you may only see once a year, but in some cases have had a profound impact on your life. \r\n\r\nI''m grateful to Chris, Laura, Virginia and Cameron Williams for helping me feel that way. You guys are wonderful and looking at you during the event made me realize how special you are and how amazingly special JSConf is. Thank you.\r\n\r\n\r\n', 'JSConf: It''s about friends and family', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2157-revision-2', '', '', '2013-06-03 17:41:48', '2013-06-03 21:41:48', '', 2157, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/03/2157-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2161, 3, '2013-06-03 17:44:47', '2013-06-03 21:44:47', '<img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/jsconf-nav-logo.png" alt="jsconf-nav-logo" width="161" height="141" class="alignright size-full wp-image-2159" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;" />\r\nAs a developer advocate, I spend a lot of time at conferences. In most cases, especially with REALLY big ones, the ability to really <strong>connect</strong> with someone is incredibly tough just due to the shear number of people you see and meet.\r\n\r\nJSConf is different. It always has been and I hope that it always will be. It''s specifically meant to allow you to connect with "<strong>people</strong>". Notice that I didn''t say "developers". At JSConf, I don''t feel like I''m there to talk with "developers". I''ve become friends over the years with many of the attendees and every event has allowed me to meet new and awesome people. The conversations may at some point get technical but also focus heavily on our personal lives, be it careers, kids, health or even man-hair crushes (I''m looking at you Anton).\r\n\r\nIt''s what I love about JSConf because there''s no pressure. When you see your friends bringing their wives and kids to enjoy the beach or parks, it really puts a different perspective on things. It helps to slow things down and allow you to appreciate the short time that you have to catch-up with those who you may only see once a year, but in some cases have had a profound impact on your life. \r\n\r\nI''m grateful to Chris, Laura, Virginia and Cameron Williams for helping me feel that way. You guys are wonderful and looking at you during the event made me realize how special you are and how amazingly special JSConf is. Thank you.\r\n\r\n\r\n', 'JSConf: It''s about friends and family', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2157-revision-3', '', '', '2013-06-03 17:44:47', '2013-06-03 21:44:47', '', 2157, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/03/2157-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2162, 3, '2013-06-03 17:45:23', '2013-06-03 21:45:23', '<img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/jsconf-nav-logo.png" alt="jsconf-nav-logo" width="161" height="141" class="alignright size-full wp-image-2159" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;" />As a developer advocate, I spend a lot of time at conferences. In most cases, especially with REALLY big ones, the ability to really <strong>connect</strong> with someone is incredibly tough just due to the shear number of people you see and meet.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://2013.jsconf.us">JSConf</a> is different. It always has been and I hope that it always will be. It''s specifically meant to allow you to connect with "<strong>people</strong>". Notice that I didn''t say "developers". At JSConf, I don''t feel like I''m there to talk with "developers". I''ve become friends over the years with many of the attendees and every event has allowed me to meet new and awesome people. The conversations may at some point get technical but also focus heavily on our personal lives, be it careers, kids, health or even man-hair crushes (I''m looking at you Anton).\r\n\r\nIt''s what I love about JSConf because there''s no pressure. When you see your friends bringing their wives and kids to enjoy the beach or parks, it really puts a different perspective on things. It helps to slow things down and allow you to appreciate the short time that you have to catch-up with those who you may only see once a year, but in some cases have had a profound impact on your life. \r\n\r\nI''m grateful to Chris, Laura, Virginia and Cameron Williams for helping me feel that way. You guys are wonderful and looking at you during the event made me realize how special you are and how amazingly special JSConf is. Thank you.\r\n\r\n\r\n', 'JSConf: It''s about friends and family', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2157-revision-4', '', '', '2013-06-03 17:45:23', '2013-06-03 21:45:23', '', 2157, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/03/2157-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2163, 3, '2013-06-03 17:48:58', '2013-06-03 21:48:58', '<img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/jsconf-nav-logo.png" alt="jsconf-nav-logo" width="161" height="141" class="alignright size-full wp-image-2159" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;" />As a developer advocate, I spend a lot of time at conferences. In most cases, especially with REALLY big ones, the ability to really <strong>connect</strong> with someone is incredibly tough just due to the shear number of people you see and meet.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://2013.jsconf.us">JSConf</a> is different. It always has been and I hope that it always will be. It''s specifically meant to allow you to connect with "<strong>people</strong>". Notice that I didn''t say "developers". At JSConf, I don''t feel like I''m there to talk with "developers". I''ve become friends over the years with many of the attendees and every event has allowed me to meet new and awesome people. The conversations may at some point get technical but also focus heavily on our personal lives, be it careers, kids, health or even man-hair crushes (I''m looking at you Anton). And the best part is that most want to hear about that and we''re all seeing each other grow as human beings as the years go by. \r\n\r\nIt''s what I love about JSConf because there''s no pressure. When you see your friends bringing their wives and kids to enjoy the beach or parks, it really puts a different perspective on things. It helps to slow things down and allow you to appreciate the short time that you have to catch-up with those who you may only see once a year, but in some cases have had a profound impact on your life. \r\n\r\nI''m grateful to Chris, Laura, Virginia and Cameron Williams for helping me feel that way. You guys are wonderful and looking at you during the event made me realize how special you are and how amazingly special JSConf is. Thank you.\r\n\r\n\r\n', 'JSConf: It''s about friends and family', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2157-revision-5', '', '', '2013-06-03 17:48:58', '2013-06-03 21:48:58', '', 2157, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/03/2157-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2165, 0, '2013-06-04 10:10:18', '2013-06-04 14:10:18', 'Hi Ray,\r\n\r\nI found out about the great initiative that is modern.ie recently. Specifically, I was very happy that we had the opportunity to download free VMs to be able to test our web application using IE.\r\n\r\nToday I had an issue with it and I was wondering if you could help me out. Using the Win7/IE8 machine, the default user (IEUser) is a Windows administrator. We are currently encountering bugs which happen to our end users only when they are NOT Windows administrators on their machines. When I tried to create a non-administrator account, it worked fine, but I am unable to logoff and back on using that newly created user; some kind of patch tricks me back logged in as IEUser.\r\n\r\nIs there anyway you know I could get around that ?\r\n\r\nThanks a lot,\r\n\r\nJ-F\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Jean-François Gélinas\nAUTHOR EMAIL: jfgelinas@simexperts.com\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: Contact from my blog\nIP: 207.96.241.82\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Jean-François Gélinas\n    [Email] =&gt; jfgelinas@simexperts.com\n    [Comment] =&gt; Hi Ray,\r\n\r\nI found out about the great initiative that is modern.ie recently. Specifically, I was very happy that we had the opportunity to download free VMs to be able to test our web application using IE.\r\n\r\nToday I had an issue with it and I was wondering if you could help me out. Using the Win7/IE8 machine, the default user (IEUser) is a Windows administrator. We are currently encountering bugs which happen to our end users only when they are NOT Windows administrators on their machines. When I tried to create a non-administrator account, it worked fine, but I am unable to logoff and back on using that newly created user; some kind of patch tricks me back logged in as IEUser.\r\n\r\nIs there anyway you know I could get around that ?\r\n\r\nThanks a lot,\r\n\r\nJ-F\n)\n', 'Jean-François Gélinas - 2013-06-04 10:10:18', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '45a59a5087eddd101cc1aaee5f313d2d', '', '', '2013-06-04 10:10:18', '2013-06-04 14:10:18', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2165', 0, 'feedback', '', 0),
(2182, 0, '2013-06-21 06:01:01', '2013-06-21 10:01:01', 'Hello, Gary!\r\n\r\nAfter having read the articles in your blog I was impressed by your writing about soft talent.\r\n\r\nOur company XBSoftWare releases a new JavaScript UI library. The library is really small (about 90 kb gzipped) and rather fast if to compare with other js libraries performance. It  allows building cutting-edge HTML5-based web apps for both desktop and mobile devices. These features are only the tip of the powerful iceberg and I can describe it endlessly)))\r\n\r\nBut the substance of the letter is a proposal for cooperation with our company and writing articles about Webix (tutorials, releases) on  http://www.dzone.com.  We are ready to provide you with necessary info for writing blog articles.\r\n\r\nWe also have a ready press release that can be used for your blog post.\r\n\r\nOf course we will pay for your work.\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Veronika\nAUTHOR EMAIL: vlindorenko@xbsoftware.com\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: Contact from my blog\nIP: 80.249.81.135\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Veronika\n    [Email] =&gt; vlindorenko@xbsoftware.com\n    [Comment] =&gt; Hello, Gary!\r\n\r\nAfter having read the articles in your blog I was impressed by your writing about soft talent.\r\n\r\nOur company XBSoftWare releases a new JavaScript UI library. The library is really small (about 90 kb gzipped) and rather fast if to compare with other js libraries performance. It  allows building cutting-edge HTML5-based web apps for both desktop and mobile devices. These features are only the tip of the powerful iceberg and I can describe it endlessly)))\r\n\r\nBut the substance of the letter is a proposal for cooperation with our company and writing articles about Webix (tutorials, releases) on  http://www.dzone.com.  We are ready to provide you with necessary info for writing blog articles.\r\n\r\nWe also have a ready press release that can be used for your blog post.\r\n\r\nOf course we will pay for your work.\r\n\n)\n', 'Veronika - 2013-06-21 06:01:01', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '104487cca578863d639b0b74c974d0f4', '', '', '2013-06-21 06:01:01', '2013-06-21 10:01:01', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2182', 0, 'feedback', '', 0);
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(2167, 3, '2013-06-06 16:16:59', '2013-06-06 20:16:59', 'At <a href="http://2013.jsconf.us/">JSConf</a>, I posed this question to a group of developers (in a pool no less):\r\n\r\n<em><strong>"What are your primary sources for the web development information that you use, need and value?"</strong></em>\r\n\r\nThe reason for this question is because I''ve been trying to come up with better ways of ensuring that developers know about the new features in Internet Explorer. I''ve used the example of how I''ve had several conversations where developers didn''t know that IE10 supported such features as WebSockets, Transitions, or (gasp!) border-radius. It got me motivated to figure where you, the dev community, goes to get the most relevant info on new browser features and web development techniques. <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/">Hacker News</a> and <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/">MDN</a> were two immediate resources mentioned. \r\n\r\nSo I''ll ask you, the reader, the same question:\r\n\r\n<em><strong>"What are your primary sources for the web development information that you use, need and value?"</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAnswer in the comments.', 'Where do you get your web development information from?', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'where-do-you-get-your-web-development-information', '', '', '2013-06-06 16:18:58', '2013-06-06 20:18:58', '', 0, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?p=2167', 0, 'post', '', 28),
(2168, 3, '2013-06-06 16:15:00', '2013-06-06 20:15:00', 'At <a href="http://2013.jsconf.us/">JSConf</a>, I posed this question to a group of developers (in a pool no less):\n\n<em><strong>"What are your primary sources for the web development information that you use, need and value?"</strong></em>\n\nThe reason for this question is because I''ve been trying to come up with better ways of ensuring that developers know about the new features in Internet Explorer. I''ve used the example of how I''ve had several conversations where developers didn''t know that IE10 supported things such as WebSockets, Transitions, or (gasp!) border-radius. It got me motivated to figure where you, the dev community, goes to to get the most relevant info on new browser features. <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/">Hacker News</a> and MDN were two immediate resources mentioned. \n\nSo I''ll ask you, the reader, the same question:\n\n<em><strong>"What are your primary sources for the web development information that you use, need and value?"</strong></em>\n\nAnswer in the comments.', 'Where do you get you information?', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2167-revision', '', '', '2013-06-06 16:15:00', '2013-06-06 20:15:00', '', 2167, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/06/2167-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2169, 3, '2013-06-06 16:16:00', '2013-06-06 20:16:00', 'At <a href="http://2013.jsconf.us/">JSConf</a>, I posed this question to a group of developers (in a pool no less):\n\n<em><strong>"What are your primary sources for the web development information that you use, need and value?"</strong></em>\n\nThe reason for this question is because I''ve been trying to come up with better ways of ensuring that developers know about the new features in Internet Explorer. I''ve used the example of how I''ve had several conversations where developers didn''t know that IE10 supported things such as WebSockets, Transitions, or (gasp!) border-radius. It got me motivated to figure where you, the dev community, goes to to get the most relevant info on new browser features. <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/">Hacker News</a> and <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/">MDN</a> were two immediate resources mentioned. \n\nSo I''ll ask you, the reader, the same question:\n\n<em><strong>"What are your primary sources for the web development information that you use, need and value?"</strong></em>\n\nAnswer in the comments.', 'Where do you get your web development information?', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2167-revision-2', '', '', '2013-06-06 16:16:00', '2013-06-06 20:16:00', '', 2167, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/06/2167-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2170, 3, '2013-06-06 16:16:59', '2013-06-06 20:16:59', 'At <a href="http://2013.jsconf.us/">JSConf</a>, I posed this question to a group of developers (in a pool no less):\r\n\r\n<em><strong>"What are your primary sources for the web development information that you use, need and value?"</strong></em>\r\n\r\nThe reason for this question is because I''ve been trying to come up with better ways of ensuring that developers know about the new features in Internet Explorer. I''ve used the example of how I''ve had several conversations where developers didn''t know that IE10 supported such features as WebSockets, Transitions, or (gasp!) border-radius. It got me motivated to figure where you, the dev community, goes to get the most relevant info on new browser features and web development techniques. <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/">Hacker News</a> and <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/">MDN</a> were two immediate resources mentioned. \r\n\r\nSo I''ll ask you, the reader, the same question:\r\n\r\n<em><strong>"What are your primary sources for the web development information that you use, need and value?"</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAnswer in the comments.', 'Where do you get your web development information?', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2167-revision-3', '', '', '2013-06-06 16:16:59', '2013-06-06 20:16:59', '', 2167, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/06/2167-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2171, 0, '2013-06-07 00:09:40', '2013-06-07 04:09:40', 'I was trying to test the vm''s from the modern.ie site. It worked well, except for the fact that the images didn''t have asian language support installed making it useless in japanese offices. Do you know a easy way to get the support working?\r\n\r\nyours Martin.\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Martin Heidegger\nAUTHOR EMAIL: martin.heidegger@gmail.com\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: Contact from my blog\nIP: 122.221.180.194\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Martin Heidegger\n    [Email] =&gt; martin.heidegger@gmail.com\n    [Comment] =&gt; I was trying to test the vm''s from the modern.ie site. It worked well, except for the fact that the images didn''t have asian language support installed making it useless in japanese offices. Do you know a easy way to get the support working?\r\n\r\nyours Martin.\n)\n', 'Martin Heidegger - 2013-06-07 00:09:40', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '0e51b2f84aba60fc8fec54935bc99d43', '', '', '2013-06-07 00:09:40', '2013-06-07 04:09:40', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2171', 0, 'feedback', '', 0),
(2173, 3, '2013-06-10 21:23:14', '2013-06-11 01:23:14', '', 'rework-book', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'rework-book', '', '', '2013-06-10 21:23:14', '2013-06-11 01:23:14', '', 2172, 'http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rework-book.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(2174, 3, '2013-06-10 21:23:35', '2013-06-11 01:23:35', '<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rework-book.jpg"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rework-book-150x150.jpg" alt="rework-book" width="150" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2173" style= /></a>\n\nI decided to take a break from just reading development books and picked up a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745/">Rework</a> by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hanson. If you don''t know there names, it''s almost certain you''d recognize (and probably used) their products like Basecamp, Highrise, Campfire and other goodness from <a href="http://37signals.com/">37Signals</a>, the company they founded.\n\nAs professional developers it''s important to not only think in zeros and ones but also in how to make what you''re building great; both from a technical and customer perspective. The latter is really what I think the book is about. It''s definitely a business book and if you get it (which I recommend), you need to shift your thought process a little to understand how your development skills can be applied to building a business that''s successful and that customers love.\n\nWhat I loved about the structure of this books is that it''s broken down into quick hit sections. There are no LONG, drawn out chapters that put you to sleep. The book is setup in main topic sections, each broken down into the quick-hit subtopics I was referring to. A main topic would be something like "Competitors" followed by sub-topics (usually a page or two) that dives into an area such as not copying another product or allowing your company to form it''s own culture as opposed to trying to dictate it.\n\nI will say that in every major section, I got something valuable out of it and I could relate to a lot of the writings. For example, in the "Own your bad news", I absolutely loved the advice of taking ownership when you mess up and being honest not only about the problem but how you''re going to fix it. And even something as simple as how to say you''re sorry resonated immensely. They were spot on with how annoying it is to hear someway say "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused." How about something like, "I''m really sorry about this and we''re going to make it right." Jason & DHH nailed that one.\n\nAnd the list goes on and on. I came away with a different perspective on how I look at product development, customer relations, time management and more. The great thing is that it''s an incredibly easy read. You could probably finish it in a day. Overall, I think it''s a great book for anyone to read and if you''re starting up your own business, I would say it''s a must read.\n\n', 'Book Review: Rework ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2172-revision', '', '', '2013-06-10 21:23:35', '2013-06-11 01:23:35', '', 2172, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/10/2172-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2177, 3, '2013-06-10 21:25:27', '2013-06-11 01:25:27', '<img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rework-book1-150x150.jpg" alt="rework-book" width="150" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2175" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" />I decided to take a break from just reading development books and picked up a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745/">Rework</a> by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hanson. If you don''t know there names, it''s almost certain you''d recognize (and probably used) their products like Basecamp, Highrise, Campfire and other goodness from <a href="http://37signals.com/">37Signals</a>, the company they founded.\r\n\r\nAs professional developers it''s important to not only think in zeros and ones but also in how to make what you''re building great; both from a technical and customer perspective. The latter is really what I think the book is about. It''s definitely a business book and if you get it (which I recommend), you need to shift your thought process a little to understand how your development skills can be applied to building a business that''s successful and that customers love.\r\n\r\nWhat I loved about the structure of this books is that it''s broken down into quick hit sections. There are no LONG, drawn out chapters that put you to sleep. The book is setup in main topic sections, each broken down into the quick-hit subtopics I was referring to. A main topic would be something like "Competitors" followed by sub-topics (usually a page or two) that dives into an area such as not copying another product or allowing your company to form it''s own culture as opposed to trying to dictate it.\r\n\r\nI will say that in every major section, I got something valuable out of it and I could relate to a lot of the writings. For example, in the "Own your bad news", I absolutely loved the advice of taking ownership when you mess up and being honest not only about the problem but how you''re going to fix it. And even something as simple as how to say you''re sorry resonated immensely. They were spot on with how annoying it is to hear someway say "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused." How about something like, "I''m really sorry about this and we''re going to make it right." Jason & DHH nailed that one.\r\n\r\nAnd the list goes on and on. I came away with a different perspective on how I look at product development, customer relations, time management and more. The great thing is that it''s an incredibly easy read. You could probably finish it in a day. Overall, I think it''s a great book for anyone to read and if you''re starting up your own business, I would say it''s a must read.\r\n', 'Book Review: Rework ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2172-revision-3', '', '', '2013-06-10 21:25:27', '2013-06-11 01:25:27', '', 2172, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/10/2172-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2176, 3, '2013-06-10 21:24:35', '2013-06-11 01:24:35', '<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rework-book.jpg"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rework-book-150x150.jpg" alt="rework-book" width="150" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2173" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" /></a>\n\nI decided to take a break from just reading development books and picked up a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745/">Rework</a> by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hanson. If you don''t know there names, it''s almost certain you''d recognize (and probably used) their products like Basecamp, Highrise, Campfire and other goodness from <a href="http://37signals.com/">37Signals</a>, the company they founded.\n\nAs professional developers it''s important to not only think in zeros and ones but also in how to make what you''re building great; both from a technical and customer perspective. The latter is really what I think the book is about. It''s definitely a business book and if you get it (which I recommend), you need to shift your thought process a little to understand how your development skills can be applied to building a business that''s successful and that customers love.\n\nWhat I loved about the structure of this books is that it''s broken down into quick hit sections. There are no LONG, drawn out chapters that put you to sleep. The book is setup in main topic sections, each broken down into the quick-hit subtopics I was referring to. A main topic would be something like "Competitors" followed by sub-topics (usually a page or two) that dives into an area such as not copying another product or allowing your company to form it''s own culture as opposed to trying to dictate it.\n\nI will say that in every major section, I got something valuable out of it and I could relate to a lot of the writings. For example, in the "Own your bad news", I absolutely loved the advice of taking ownership when you mess up and being honest not only about the problem but how you''re going to fix it. And even something as simple as how to say you''re sorry resonated immensely. They were spot on with how annoying it is to hear someway say "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused." How about something like, "I''m really sorry about this and we''re going to make it right." Jason & DHH nailed that one.\n\nAnd the list goes on and on. I came away with a different perspective on how I look at product development, customer relations, time management and more. The great thing is that it''s an incredibly easy read. You could probably finish it in a day. Overall, I think it''s a great book for anyone to read and if you''re starting up your own business, I would say it''s a must read.\n\n', 'Book Review: Rework ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2172-revision-2', '', '', '2013-06-10 21:24:35', '2013-06-11 01:24:35', '', 2172, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/10/2172-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2178, 3, '2013-06-10 21:26:25', '2013-06-11 01:26:25', '<img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rework-book1-150x150.jpg" alt="rework-book" width="150" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2175" style="float:right; margin-left:10px;" />I decided to take a break from just reading development books and picked up a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745/">Rework</a> by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hanson. If you don''t know there names, it''s almost certain you''d recognize (and probably used) their products like Basecamp, Highrise, Campfire and other goodness from <a href="http://37signals.com/">37Signals</a>, the company they founded.\r\n\r\nAs professional developers it''s important to not only think in zeros and ones but also in how to make what you''re building great; both from a technical and customer perspective. The latter is really what I think the book is about. It''s definitely a business book and if you get it (which I recommend), you need to shift your thought process a little to understand how your development skills can be applied to building a business that''s successful and that customers love.\r\n\r\nWhat I loved about the structure of this books is that it''s broken down into quick hit sections. There are no LONG, drawn out chapters that put you to sleep. The book is setup in main topic sections, each broken down into the quick-hit subtopics I was referring to. A main topic would be something like "Competitors" followed by sub-topics (usually a page or two) that dives into an area such as not copying another product or allowing your company to form it''s own culture as opposed to trying to dictate it.\r\n\r\nI will say that in every major section, I got something valuable out of it and I could relate to a lot of the writings. For example, in the "Own your bad news", I absolutely loved the advice of taking ownership when you mess up and being honest not only about the problem but how you''re going to fix it. And even something as simple as how to say you''re sorry resonated immensely. They were spot on with how annoying it is to hear someway say "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused." How about something like, "I''m really sorry about this and we''re going to make it right." Jason & DHH nailed that one.\r\n\r\nAnd the list goes on and on. I came away with a different perspective on how I look at product development, customer relations, time management and more. The great thing is that it''s an incredibly easy read. You could probably finish it in a day. Overall, I think it''s a great book for anyone to read and if you''re starting up your own business, I would say it''s a must read.\r\n', 'Book Review: Rework by 37Signals', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2172-revision-4', '', '', '2013-06-10 21:26:25', '2013-06-11 01:26:25', '', 2172, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/10/2172-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2180, 0, '2013-06-13 16:54:47', '2013-06-13 20:54:47', 'Rey,\r\n\r\nI am the product manager at VMware for VMware Workstation and VMware Player. \r\n\r\nWe noticed that you list VMware Player as an application that can be used to run the Internet Explorer Virtual Machines on Windows.  Is there any reason you don''t also have it listed for Linux hosts?  Are there issues running these VMs in VMware Player for Linux?  We have a very large community of VMware Player users on Linux operating systems who are actively involved in developing cloud applications which need to work with Internet Explorer and we wouldn''t want them left out!\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\n\r\nJason Joel\r\n\r\nP.S.  VMware Workstation runs on both Windows and Linux as well and is designed for developers and quality assurance professionals.\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Jason Joel\nAUTHOR EMAIL: JasonJoel@vmware.com\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: Contact from my blog\nIP: 208.100.40.60\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Jason Joel\n    [Email] =&gt; JasonJoel@vmware.com\n    [Comment] =&gt; Rey,\r\n\r\nI am the product manager at VMware for VMware Workstation and VMware Player. \r\n\r\nWe noticed that you list VMware Player as an application that can be used to run the Internet Explorer Virtual Machines on Windows.  Is there any reason you don''t also have it listed for Linux hosts?  Are there issues running these VMs in VMware Player for Linux?  We have a very large community of VMware Player users on Linux operating systems who are actively involved in developing cloud applications which need to work with Internet Explorer and we wouldn''t want them left out!\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\n\r\nJason Joel\r\n\r\nP.S.  VMware Workstation runs on both Windows and Linux as well and is designed for developers and quality assurance professionals.\n)\n', 'Jason Joel - 2013-06-13 16:54:47', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'e00dcc6fae060fcc9a691863ce835888', '', '', '2013-06-13 16:54:47', '2013-06-13 20:54:47', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2180', 0, 'feedback', '', 0),
(2203, 0, '2013-07-18 16:32:00', '2013-07-18 20:32:00', 'Hey Rey - came across this blog while reading up on VirtualBox and I had a question that I hoped you would be able to answer. \r\n\r\nI run Win7 via Bootcamp and would like to free up the Bootcamp partition on my SSD and, instead, run Win7 via VirtualBox through OSX. So, my question is, since I would be reinstalling Win7 on the same computer (virtually, in the OSX partition) would I be able to use my original product key to activate the handy Win7 IE test copy and just roll with that? \r\n\r\nI wish I''d known about VIrtualBox before I''d partitioned out my SSD otherwise I would have saved the space and just run it virtually to begin with. I don''t play games so I could care less about the performance hit - just use it for Office. \r\n\r\nLet me know! I''d love to run it in VM and re-use my key!\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Dave\nAUTHOR EMAIL: dse80@icloud.com\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: Contact from my blog\nIP: 74.253.103.98\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Dave\n    [Email] =&gt; dse80@icloud.com\n    [Comment] =&gt; Hey Rey - came across this blog while reading up on VirtualBox and I had a question that I hoped you would be able to answer. \r\n\r\nI run Win7 via Bootcamp and would like to free up the Bootcamp partition on my SSD and, instead, run Win7 via VirtualBox through OSX. So, my question is, since I would be reinstalling Win7 on the same computer (virtually, in the OSX partition) would I be able to use my original product key to activate the handy Win7 IE test copy and just roll with that? \r\n\r\nI wish I''d known about VIrtualBox before I''d partitioned out my SSD otherwise I would have saved the space and just run it virtually to begin with. I don''t play games so I could care less about the performance hit - just use it for Office. \r\n\r\nLet me know! I''d love to run it in VM and re-use my key!\n)\n', 'Dave - 2013-07-18 16:32:00', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '6f0fb0056aa695c707076582d5b07318', '', '', '2013-07-18 16:32:00', '2013-07-18 20:32:00', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2203', 0, 'feedback', '', 0),
(2199, 0, '2013-07-11 07:07:46', '2013-07-11 11:07:46', 'Hello!\r\n\r\nI have a question to which I haven''t found answer here. I don''t know how to login to VM IE6 - XP.\r\nI''m running it on Windows Virtual Machine it starts and then asks me for username and password. In the instructions provided on MS site it just states the passwords for Win7 images but not for XP. For this it says I have to go into User Accounts and Select IEUser. I am a bit lost here.\r\n\r\nIf you could in any way help I would be very grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you in advance for your answer.\r\n\r\nRegards.\r\nZiga\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Ziga K\nAUTHOR EMAIL: ziga.klajnsek@gmail.com\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: Contact from my blog\nIP: 46.123.95.10\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Ziga K\n    [Email] =&gt; ziga.klajnsek@gmail.com\n    [Comment] =&gt; Hello!\r\n\r\nI have a question to which I haven''t found answer here. I don''t know how to login to VM IE6 - XP.\r\nI''m running it on Windows Virtual Machine it starts and then asks me for username and password. In the instructions provided on MS site it just states the passwords for Win7 images but not for XP. For this it says I have to go into User Accounts and Select IEUser. I am a bit lost here.\r\n\r\nIf you could in any way help I would be very grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you in advance for your answer.\r\n\r\nRegards.\r\nZiga\n)\n', 'Ziga K - 2013-07-11 07:07:46', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '0a91413c6a282dcf9cdf2afd2cadec01', '', '', '2013-07-11 07:07:46', '2013-07-11 11:07:46', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2199', 0, 'feedback', '', 0),
(2200, 0, '2013-07-11 10:00:15', '2013-07-11 14:00:15', 'Hi Rey! At first I''d like to say that I really enjoy reading your articles. Also I wanted to ask whether we could write a guest post on your blog. We, at MobiDev, are found of tech topics (esp. mobile and software). Feel free to check our blog here http://mobidev.biz/blogs.html\r\n\r\nPlease do let me know anyway. Thanks a lot in advance!\r\n\r\nBest wishes,\r\nOleg Lola\r\nCEO, MobiDev\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Oleg\nAUTHOR EMAIL: o.lola@mobidev.biz\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: Contact from my blog\nIP: 194.44.36.154\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Oleg\n    [Email] =&gt; o.lola@mobidev.biz\n    [Comment] =&gt; Hi Rey! At first I''d like to say that I really enjoy reading your articles. Also I wanted to ask whether we could write a guest post on your blog. We, at MobiDev, are found of tech topics (esp. mobile and software). Feel free to check our blog here http://mobidev.biz/blogs.html\r\n\r\nPlease do let me know anyway. Thanks a lot in advance!\r\n\r\nBest wishes,\r\nOleg Lola\r\nCEO, MobiDev\n)\n', 'Oleg - 2013-07-11 10:00:15', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '11e5f032cbec8a6197d73f4e557699dd', '', '', '2013-07-11 10:00:15', '2013-07-11 14:00:15', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2200', 0, 'feedback', '', 0),
(2201, 0, '2013-07-12 07:36:19', '2013-07-12 11:36:19', 'Hello Rey\r\n\r\nI’ve just stumbled accross your blog and was really interested to see some of the topics you cover (and very jealous you’ve been able to play with Google Glass...)\r\n\r\nCurrently I’m working with a company called Cambridge Intelligence, who make KeyLines (www.keylines.com) - a javascript toolkit for visualizing graph databases in an internet browser - to help build an online audience and some PR. \r\n\r\nI think it’s something that might fit well with the interests of you and your readers. What do you think? Would you consider the possibility of a link exchange or even sharing a bit of information about KeyLines with your audience?\r\n\r\nIf you would be interested, please don’t hesitate to get in contact - It would be great to hear from you.\r\n\r\nMany thanks,\r\n\r\nTom\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Tom Wilkinson\nAUTHOR EMAIL: t.r.wilkinson83@gmail.com\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: Contact from my blog\nIP: 81.137.244.216\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Tom Wilkinson\n    [Email] =&gt; t.r.wilkinson83@gmail.com\n    [Comment] =&gt; Hello Rey\r\n\r\nI’ve just stumbled accross your blog and was really interested to see some of the topics you cover (and very jealous you’ve been able to play with Google Glass...)\r\n\r\nCurrently I’m working with a company called Cambridge Intelligence, who make KeyLines (www.keylines.com) - a javascript toolkit for visualizing graph databases in an internet browser - to help build an online audience and some PR. \r\n\r\nI think it’s something that might fit well with the interests of you and your readers. What do you think? Would you consider the possibility of a link exchange or even sharing a bit of information about KeyLines with your audience?\r\n\r\nIf you would be interested, please don’t hesitate to get in contact - It would be great to hear from you.\r\n\r\nMany thanks,\r\n\r\nTom \r\n\n)\n', 'Tom Wilkinson - 2013-07-12 07:36:19', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ae9d891888cbf631d21185a0ed0ffef8', '', '', '2013-07-12 07:36:19', '2013-07-12 11:36:19', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2201', 0, 'feedback', '', 0),
(2202, 0, '2013-07-16 05:46:05', '2013-07-16 09:46:05', 'Greetings Rey!\r\n\r\nPleased to meet you!\r\n\r\nI am Nishanth Rao, an Author Acquisition Executive at Packt. Packt Publishing is a print-on-demand publishing company which specializes in publishing books based on specific technologies and solutions. You can find more information about us at http://www.packtpub.com.\r\n\r\nThis mail is regarding the proposal for Reviewing a book, the title of which is "DHTML Suite UI Guide."\r\n\r\nI researched your blog, and felt that you would be an ideal person to review this book for us. As a token of thanks, your name and biography would be included in the "About the Reviewer" section in the first few pages of the book. You will also be receiving two copies of the book: one eBook or print copy of the book you review and an eBook of your choice from our catalogue. For more details regarding reviewing, please visit http://www.packtpub.com/author_reviewing_for_packt.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in this proposal, then please let me know at the earliest. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.\r\n\r\nKind Regards,\r\n-- \r\n\r\nNishanth Rao\r\nAuthor Acquisition Team |Packt Publishing| www.packtpub.com\r\nTweet: @packtauthors\r\nInterested in becoming an author? Visit http://authors.packtpub.com for all the information you need about writing for Packt.\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Nishanth Rao\nAUTHOR EMAIL: nishanthr@packtpub.com\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: Contact from my blog\nIP: 122.182.11.42\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Nishanth Rao\n    [Email] =&gt; nishanthr@packtpub.com\n    [Comment] =&gt; Greetings Rey!\r\n\r\nPleased to meet you!\r\n\r\nI am Nishanth Rao, an Author Acquisition Executive at Packt. Packt Publishing is a print-on-demand publishing company which specializes in publishing books based on specific technologies and solutions. You can find more information about us at http://www.packtpub.com.\r\n\r\nThis mail is regarding the proposal for Reviewing a book, the title of which is "DHTML Suite UI Guide."\r\n\r\nI researched your blog, and felt that you would be an ideal person to review this book for us. As a token of thanks, your name and biography would be included in the "About the Reviewer" section in the first few pages of the book. You will also be receiving two copies of the book: one eBook or print copy of the book you review and an eBook of your choice from our catalogue. For more details regarding reviewing, please visit http://www.packtpub.com/author_reviewing_for_packt.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in this proposal, then please let me know at the earliest. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.\r\n\r\nKind Regards,\r\n-- \r\n\r\nNishanth Rao\r\nAuthor Acquisition Team |Packt Publishing| www.packtpub.com\r\nTweet: @packtauthors\r\nInterested in becoming an author? Visit http://authors.packtpub.com for all the information you need about writing for Packt.\r\n\n)\n', 'Nishanth Rao - 2013-07-16 05:46:05', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '729f5e54a27b7d2444c160df5ec20dda', '', '', '2013-07-16 05:46:05', '2013-07-16 09:46:05', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2202', 0, 'feedback', '', 0),
(2185, 0, '2013-06-25 16:34:10', '2013-06-25 20:34:10', 'Hi Rey,\r\n\r\nI''m using ModernIE''s version of IE10 in VMWare and have loved how easily I was able to set everything up - for free. Awesome! My question is this - can we get access to the Admin password so I can update my host file to test my local dev code?\r\n\r\nAny help or direction you can provide is much appreciated!\r\n\r\n-Holly\n<!--more-->\nAUTHOR: Holly Marotta\nAUTHOR EMAIL: holly.marotta@evite.com\nAUTHOR URL: \nSUBJECT: Contact from my blog\nIP: 208.185.199.139\nArray\n(\n    [Name] =&gt; Holly Marotta\n    [Email] =&gt; holly.marotta@evite.com\n    [Comment] =&gt; Hi Rey,\r\n\r\nI''m using ModernIE''s version of IE10 in VMWare and have loved how easily I was able to set everything up - for free. Awesome! My question is this - can we get access to the Admin password so I can update my host file to test my local dev code?\r\n\r\nAny help or direction you can provide is much appreciated!\r\n\r\n-Holly\n)\n', 'Holly Marotta - 2013-06-25 16:34:10', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '37cdbe965160b67f329d3e91a5425925', '', '', '2013-06-25 16:34:10', '2013-06-25 20:34:10', '', 2061, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?post_type=feedback&p=2185', 0, 'feedback', '', 0),
(2187, 3, '2013-07-01 08:00:02', '2013-07-01 12:00:02', '<a href="https://newsblur.com/"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/newsblur-logo-150x150.png" alt="newsblur-logo" width="150" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2189" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;" /></a>On July 1st, 2013, Google will officially shut down Reader. It''s something that has pissed off a LOT of people, myself included because it was a tool I had grown to rely on every day. And I personally feel this is a move by Google to push every more towards Google+ in some fashion, possibly to consolidate more content on it''s service. Of course that''s pure speculation but whatever the reason, it left a bad taste in my mouth.\r\n\r\nBefore you think I''m just a Google basher, note that I use multiple Gmail accounts, Google Calendar, GTalk, G+, Drive, Search and multiple versions of Chrome daily. I use and depend on many of their services for a lot of things. That doesn''t mean a decision that they make won''t piss me off and in this case, it was especially bad because not only are they killing off an important app in my workflow, they did it after basically demolishing the 3rd party RSS reader business with GReader becoming a defacto standard for all intents.\r\n\r\nWhen Google announced it''s decision, I honestly wasn''t sure what to use but if there was a silver lining that came out of this is that once again, the developer community stepped up and in short order has provided solid alternatives.\r\n\r\nI''ve looked at a lot of options since Google first announced it was shutting down Reader and have decided to make <a href="https://newsblur.com">Newblur.com</a> my new RSS reader. I''ve been using it since mid-March and it provides me with everything that Reader did in a SUBSTANTIALLY better user interface. \r\n\r\n<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/newsblur-reader.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/newsblur-reader-300x153.png" alt="newsblur-reader" width="300" height="153" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2193" /></a>\r\n\r\nIt''s a paid service ($24 yearly) and I''ve seen noticeable improvements in the service over the last three months an obvious sign that <a href="https://twitter.com/samuelclay">Samuel Clay</a>, the service''s creator, is re-investing back into the service to ensure uptime and scalability. In addition, I''ve found him to be VERY responsive, responding to all of my tweets within minutes & working with me on any concern until it''s resolved. I appreciate that and it''s a level of support I would never have received from a big company.\r\n\r\nBut the most important reason for choosing Newsblur is that Samuel <a href="https://github.com/samuelclay/NewsBlur">open-sourced the code</a> under an <a href="https://github.com/samuelclay/NewsBlur/blob/master/LICENSE.md">MIT license</a>. This means that no matter what, I can roll my own service if Samuel ever decides to shut things down or just piss me off in general. It takes guts to do that and when I chatted with him, he said it was the best decision he made.\r\n\r\nI agree and because of it, he''s given me the confidence to support his business.\r\n\r\n<strong>UPDATE:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/samuelclay/status/351677266444550144">Samuel tweeted to me</a> about his additional rationale for open-sourcing Newblur and it''s worth mentioning here:\r\n\r\n<blockquote>@reybango great review, thanks! The bus (business) factor is only half of it. <strong><em>External motivation and pull requests both make open sourcing great, too</em></strong>.</blockquote>\r\n\r\n', 'Newsblur is my Google Reader Replacement', 0, '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'newsblur-is-my-google-reader-replacement', '', '', '2013-07-01 13:33:23', '2013-07-01 17:33:23', '', 0, 'http://blog.reybango.com/?p=2187', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(2188, 3, '2013-06-30 13:38:06', '2013-06-30 17:38:06', 'On July 1st, 2013, Google will officially shut down Reader. It''s something that has pissed off a LOT of people, myself included because it was a tool I had grown to rely on every day. And I personally feel this is a move by Google to push every more towards Google+ in some fashion, possibly to consolidate more content on it''s service. Of course that''s pure speculation but whatever the reason, it left a bad taste in my mouth.\n\nBefore you think I''m just a Google basher, note that I use multiple Gmail accounts, Google Calendar, GTalk, G+, Drive, Search and multiple versions of Chrome daily. I use and depend on many of their services for a lot of things. That doesn''t mean a decision that they make won''t piss me off and in this case, it was especially bad because not only are they killing off an important app in my workflow, they did it after basically demolishing the 3rd party RSS reader business with GReader becoming a defacto standard for all intents.\n\nWhen Google announced it''s decision, I honestly wasn''t sure what to use but if there was a silver lining that came out of this is that once again, the developer community stepped up and in short order has provided solid alternatives.\n\nI''ve looked at a lot of options since Google first announced it was shutting down Reader and have decided to make <a href="https://newsblur.com">Newblur.com</a> my new RSS reader. I''ve been using it since mid-March and it provides me with everything that Reader did in a SUBSTANTIALLY better user interface. It''s a paid service ($24 yearly) and I''ve seen noticeable improvements in the service over the last three months an obvious sign that Samuel Clay, the service''s creator, is re-investing back into the service to ensure uptime and scalability. In addition, I''ve found him to be VERY responsive, responding to all of my tweets within minutes & working with me on any concern until it''s resolved. I appreciate that and it''s a level of support I would never have received from a big company.\n\nBut the most important reason for choosing Newsblur is that Samuel <a href="https://github.com/samuelclay/NewsBlur">open-sourced the code</a> under an <a href="https://github.com/samuelclay/NewsBlur/blob/master/LICENSE.md">MIT license</a>. This means that no matter what, I can roll my own service if Samuel ever decides to shut things down or just piss me off in general. It takes guts to do that and when I chatted with him, he said it was the best decision he ', 'Newsblur is my Google Reader Replacement', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2187-revision', '', '', '2013-06-30 13:38:06', '2013-06-30 17:38:06', '', 2187, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/30/2187-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2190, 3, '2013-06-30 13:39:06', '2013-06-30 17:39:06', 'On July 1st, 2013, Google will officially shut down Reader. It''s something that has pissed off a LOT of people, myself included because it was a tool I had grown to rely on every day. And I personally feel this is a move by Google to push every more towards Google+ in some fashion, possibly to consolidate more content on it''s service. Of course that''s pure speculation but whatever the reason, it left a bad taste in my mouth.\n\nBefore you think I''m just a Google basher, note that I use multiple Gmail accounts, Google Calendar, GTalk, G+, Drive, Search and multiple versions of Chrome daily. I use and depend on many of their services for a lot of things. That doesn''t mean a decision that they make won''t piss me off and in this case, it was especially bad because not only are they killing off an important app in my workflow, they did it after basically demolishing the 3rd party RSS reader business with GReader becoming a defacto standard for all intents.\n\nWhen Google announced it''s decision, I honestly wasn''t sure what to use but if there was a silver lining that came out of this is that once again, the developer community stepped up and in short order has provided solid alternatives.\n\nI''ve looked at a lot of options since Google first announced it was shutting down Reader and have decided to make <a href="https://newsblur.com">Newblur.com</a> my new RSS reader. I''ve been using it since mid-March and it provides me with everything that Reader did in a SUBSTANTIALLY better user interface. It''s a paid service ($24 yearly) and I''ve seen noticeable improvements in the service over the last three months an obvious sign that Samuel Clay, the service''s creator, is re-investing back into the service to ensure uptime and scalability. In addition, I''ve found him to be VERY responsive, responding to all of my tweets within minutes & working with me on any concern until it''s resolved. I appreciate that and it''s a level of support I would never have received from a big company.\n\nBut the most important reason for choosing Newsblur is that Samuel <a href="https://github.com/samuelclay/NewsBlur">open-sourced the code</a> under an <a href="https://github.com/samuelclay/NewsBlur/blob/master/LICENSE.md">MIT license</a>. This means that no matter what, I can roll my own service if Samuel ever decides to shut things down or just piss me off in general. It takes guts to do that and when I chatted with him, he said it was the best decision he made.\n\nI agree and because of it, he''s given me the confidence to support his business.', 'Newsblur is my Google Reader Replacement', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2187-revision-2', '', '', '2013-06-30 13:39:06', '2013-06-30 17:39:06', '', 2187, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/30/2187-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2191, 3, '2013-06-30 13:41:00', '2013-06-30 17:41:00', '<a href="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/newsblur-logo.png"><img src="http://blog.reybango.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/newsblur-logo-150x150.png" alt="newsblur-logo" width="150" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2189" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;" /></a>\r\nOn July 1st, 2013, Google will officially shut down Reader. It''s something that has pissed off a LOT of people, myself included because it was a tool I had grown to rely on every day. And I personally feel this is a move by Google to push every more towards Google+ in some fashion, possibly to consolidate more content on it''s service. Of course that''s pure speculation but whatever the reason, it left a bad taste in my mouth.\r\n\r\nBefore you think I''m just a Google basher, note that I use multiple Gmail accounts, Google Calendar, GTalk, G+, Drive, Search and multiple versions of Chrome daily. I use and depend on many of their services for a lot of things. That doesn''t mean a decision that they make won''t piss me off and in this case, it was especially bad because not only are they killing off an important app in my workflow, they did it after basically demolishing the 3rd party RSS reader business with GReader becoming a defacto standard for all intents.\r\n\r\nWhen Google announced it''s decision, I honestly wasn''t sure what to use but if there was a silver lining that came out of this is that once again, the developer community stepped up and in short order has provided solid alternatives.\r\n\r\nI''ve looked at a lot of options since Google first announced it was shutting down Reader and have decided to make <a href="https://newsblur.com">Newblur.com</a> my new RSS reader. I''ve been using it since mid-March and it provides me with everything that Reader did in a SUBSTANTIALLY better user interface. It''s a paid service ($24 yearly) and I''ve seen noticeable improvements in the service over the last three months an obvious sign that Samuel Clay, the service''s creator, is re-investing back into the service to ensure uptime and scalability. In addition, I''ve found him to be VERY responsive, responding to all of my tweets within minutes & working with me on any concern until it''s resolved. I appreciate that and it''s a level of support I would never have received from a big company.\r\n\r\nBut the most important reason for choosing Newsblur is that Samuel <a href="https://github.com/samuelclay/NewsBlur">open-sourced the code</a> under an <a href="https://github.com/samuelclay/NewsBlur/blob/master/LICENSE.md">MIT license</a>. This means that no matter what, I can roll my own service if Samuel ever decides to shut things down or just piss me off in general. It takes guts to do that and when I chatted with him, he said it was the best decision he made.\r\n\r\nI agree and because of it, he''s given me the confidence to support his business.', 'Newsblur is my Google Reader Replacement', 0, '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2187-revision-3', '', '', '2013-06-30 13:41:00', '2013-06-30 17:41:00', '', 2187, 'http://blog.reybango.com/2013/06/30/2187-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
