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Windows 7 Now Available on TechNet

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Windows 7 Beta 1 is now available to TechNet subscribers. The 64 bit and 32 bit versions are in the downloads section, along with a hot fix, language packs and a drivers pack.

I though it was Interesting to see the instructions to the DVD, “backup all MP3 files before installing Windows 7”. That hot fix in the directory also needs to be installed which solves the mp3 issue. The problem with Windows 7 and MP3s is covered by a Knowledge Base Article, (kb961367) and information about the problem can be found at BlogsDNA.

Be sure to check it out.

Digital TV Transition in Canada

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The Industry Canada plan for the transition to Digital Television in Canada has been released. You can download the plan at http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/vwapj/DTV_PLAN_Dec08-e.pdf/$file/DTV_PLAN_Dec08-e.pdf

Nothing major crazy in the plan, but some stations are moving which will affect the type of antenna you have. If you are looking for an antenna, check out the antenna chart at Digital Home. It is a really good guide for selecting the proper antenna for your needs. Its is based on real life experience, not theory.

I had a Channel Master 4221 clone for a while here at my apartment for my flat screen LCD and I was very happy with the results for UHF and even VHF-Hi, which it is not supposed to be good. The antenna is now at my girlfriend’s parents place working as a their main antenna and they have been happy with the results for their analog reception. Once Tracey and I get a house, my plan is to get a Channel Master 4228 as well as a good VHF only antenna and a FM antenna for the stereo.

If you want more information on Digital television available Over The Air, checkout of the knowledge base and forums over at Digital Home

Tracey and My New Blog On Cooking and Gardening

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Tracey and I started up a new blog at www.mucking-around.com which covers gardening and cooking. If you were at my apartment this summer, you would have noticed the major container garden I had going on my patio. I enjoy my garden and cooking the stuff that I grow, so the new blog will be dedicated to that subject. This blog will continue to be about IT and those sort of things.