frankarr - an aussie microsoft blogger
Ponderings from the Pacific Northwest by an Aussie Geek who works at a software company
Flotzam : A Twitter, Facebook, Flickr & RSS Mash-up
I recently installed Flotzam on my new laptop and it's really really cool. I've got it running as a...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/24/2007
Halo 3 version of Tafiti
I've been enjoying playing around with Tafiti - a funky silverlight search front-end Well, it's just...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/21/2007
Callwave Visual Voicemail : Cool Service, Cool Gadget
I have been using a service from Callwave for a few weeks now. It provides a replacement voicemail...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/20/2007
The Name On The Door Says ..
It's only taken 30 days, but I now have my name on the door I'll be keeping my Visitor's book up too...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/20/2007
NYT: NBC to Offer a Free Video Download Service
Excerpt from New York Times Article:NBC to Offer a Free Video Download...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/19/2007
Partner-TV Australia : It's alive and it's rockin.
Christian Longstaff has kicked off a wonderful initiative downunder - A little thing he calls...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/19/2007
30 Days on the Job
I've been in the US now just over a month, and have been in my new job for 30 days. 30 days! Wow....
Author: frankarr Date: 09/19/2007
Microsoft on ISVs by the Microsoft ISV team
Today I came across a blog called Microsoft on ISVs: About Microsoft on ISVs ISV’s have always been...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/19/2007
Shiver Me Timbers! - It be International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Avast, me hearties! Ahoy! Avast! Aye! Aye aye! Arrr! Technorati Tags: International Talk Like A...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/19/2007
Satelight kitteh is transmiting ur brordband
Thanks to David Olive and Michael Kleef for sending me this Westnet LOLCat! Technorati Tags:...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/18/2007
Linux and Windows interoperability with OpenXML
I love an article that opens with the following In the past, ITWire has been less than flattering...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/17/2007
Vistors Always Welcome
I've had a few folks pop in - Jeff Alexander, Nick Hodge and Nic Fillingham - to say g'day. Nick...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/17/2007
CAT Accelerator - A wonder from downunder !
I got an email over the weekend which reminded me of a product from the good people from Catalytic...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/17/2007
New Business Cards Arrived
They got here quite quickly too. Front Back And it has pride of place on my door (yup, the photo...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/14/2007
The One About Our Internet Access
We have been getting out broadband internet access from Comcast. As their ads say, "It's Comcastic"...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/14/2007
NYT: Reshaping the Architecture of Memory
Excerpt from New York Times Article:Reshaping the Architecture of...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/11/2007
The One About Temporary Housing
We have been in the US now for 24 days now. In that time, we have had 4 addresses and have moved 3...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/07/2007
Frank's Big Escape
David Lemphers made a little comic strip He has way too much time on his hands.
Author: frankarr Date: 09/05/2007
Jump into Windows Live
lots of stuff announced today Connect Hotmail: Next-generation e-mail on the Web Mail: Multiple...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/05/2007
NYT: Software via the Internet: Microsoft in 'Cloud' Computing
Excerpt from New York Times Article:Software via the Internet: Microsoft in ‘Cloud’...
Author: frankarr Date: 09/03/2007
Live Action Halo 3
My 2 big boys are counting down to the release of Halo 3. They have even installed the Vista Sidebar...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/29/2007
builderAU : Talking blogs with Frank Arrigo
At Tech.Ed, I was interviewed by Builder AU about a bunch of different things. These interviews are...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/28/2007
The One About The Amazing Auto Woman
So, I am going to post some stories about my US adventures. The first story is a doozy. As you know,...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/27/2007
2 Weeks Is A Long Time Not To Blog
Yup, I haven't done a post in 2 weeks. You know, a lot has happened in that time. My wife got our...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/27/2007
Wacky ZDNet Builder.AU guys and a camera
Those wacky Builder.AU guy are running around the TechEd expo hall, doing those 'funny' talking head...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/09/2007
Tech.Ed Australia Parties
I got an email from a Tech.Ed attendee this week listing the Tech.Ed Parties (and believe it or not,...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/09/2007
The TechTalkBlogger Team Together for the First Time
A wonderful moment on the TechEd Expo floor. The three Guest Editors on TechTalkBlogs met for the...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/08/2007
LOLCats from the Tech.Ed KeyNote
Folks have asked me to share the LOLCats from the opening Tech.Ed Keynote Here's they are Kick back...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/08/2007
Barely had time to stop, and TechEd Day 2 starts
Day 1 of TechEd is behind and Day 2 is about to start. (Picture by Damian Edwards - thx Damo, or...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/08/2007
30 New Emoticons for Messenger
30 New Emoticons for Messenger I'm going to give it a try Technorati tags: Windows Live Messenger,...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/08/2007
The Calm Before The Storm
Just getting ready before the final run through of the Tech.Ed Opening Keynote. I'm feeling nervous....
Author: frankarr Date: 08/07/2007
Virtual Tech.Ed - Live from the Fishbowl
For those who can't make it to Tech.Ed this year, we have something special - Virtual Tech.Ed For...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/06/2007
I Really Am On The Gold Coast !
Just in case there are any doubts Pretty cool, huh? Technorati tags: Frank Arrigo, Find Frank,...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/06/2007
My Special Tech.Ed Guest
I have a special guest at Tech.Ed Some Rigo stories Proud Dad Moment Observing a new Windows Vista...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/06/2007
Those Tech.Ed LOLCats Are Back
MikeFitz has put together another Tech.Ed LOLCat. Thanks Mike Wait until you see what I have planned...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/06/2007
NYT: We're All Geeks Here
Excerpt from New York Times Article:We’re All Geeks...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/05/2007
The week ahead
I'm getting ready to head to the Gold Coast for this year's Tech.Ed. I'm quite anxious and...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/05/2007
I Can Has LOLCats ?
This afternoon, I spotted the following on the screens at work thanks Tanya and Joe for the nice...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/03/2007
Last Day In The Office
Weird feeling today. It's my last day in the office. A place I have called home for a long long time...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/03/2007
A Keyboard In The Mail for Frank
I went to my mailslot today to collect my mail. There was a HUGE parcel in it. It was addressed to...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/03/2007
I want to attend the Blogger's Lunch
Folks have asked me how do they register for the Blogger's Lunch. Follow these simple steps, and you...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/02/2007
Tech.Ed AU Blogger Lunch - Are U going to be there?
This year at Tech.Ed AU we're holding a lunchtime panel on Web2.0 and Social Networking for...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/02/2007
StreetAdvisor : An Aussie Startup
TechCrunch's Duncan Riley writes about StreetAdvisor and it's new services Want to see where I have...
Author: frankarr Date: 08/01/2007
NYT: Video Game Matches to Be Televised on CBS
Excerpt from New York Times Article:Video Game Matches to Be Televised on...
Author: frankarr Date: 07/28/2007
PostMix Australia : Follow-up content from Remix Australia.
Michael Kordahi (aka Delicate Genius) has been burning the midnight oil, encoding the sessions that...
Author: frankarr Date: 07/28/2007