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June 29, 2013 Show:   Topic: Benefits of Choosing Microsoft Windows 8 part 2  Guest: Dave Sawyer
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that enables people and businesses to realize their full potential.

Dave Sawyer, Technical Director at the Detroit Microsoft Technology Center (MTC), continues talking about many of the benefits of choosing Microsoft Windows 8 as your operating system.
Listen To MicrosoftJune 29, 2013 interview
June 22, 2013 Show:   Topic: Benefits of Choosing Microsoft Windows 8 part 1  Guest: Dave Sawyer
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that enables people and businesses to realize their full potential.

Dave Sawyer, Technical Director at the Detroit Microsoft Technology Center (MTC), talks about many of the benefits of choosing Microsoft Windows 8 as your operating system.
Listen To MicrosoftJune 22, 2013 interview
May 12, 2012 Show:   Topic: Counterfeit software  Guest: Mary Jo Schrade
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Mary Jo Schrade, Senior Attorney with Microsoft, talks about the dangers of counterfeit software and what resources Microsoft provides for people who think they may have purchased counterfeit software.
Listen To MicrosoftMay 12, 2012 interview
July 16, 2011 Show:   Topic: Benefits of Cloud Computing pt 2  Guest: Chris Henley
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Chris Henley, Senior IT Pro Evangelist with Microsoft, continues discussing Cloud Computing, focusing on the differences between Private Cloud - Public Cloud - and - Hybrid Cloud, as well as the benefits of each. To find out more about "The benefits of Cloud Computing part 2" and to read a complete transcript of this interview go to: http://blogs.technet.com/chenley or alternate url http://www.lets-talk-computers.net/guests/microsoft/benefits_clouds_b/transcript_benefits_clouds_b.htm
Listen To MicrosoftJuly 16, 2011 interview
June 18, 2011 Show:   Topic: Benefits of Cloud Computing pt 1  Guest: Chris Henley
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Chris Henley, Senior IT Pro Evangelist with Microsoft, talks about the benefits of Cloud Computing. To find out more about "The benefits of Cloud Computing part 1" and to read a complete transcript of this interview go to: http://blogs.technet.com/chenley or alternate url http://www.lets-talk-computers.net/guests/microsoft/benefits_clouds_a/transcript_benefits_clouds_a.htm
Listen To MicrosoftJune 18, 2011 interview
September 25, 2010 Show:   Topic: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report pt 2  Guest: Liz Siver
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Liz Siver, General Manager for Central Region Sales with Microsoft continues the discussion about Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) and how this information and Microsoft's security can keep us safe while on the Internet.
Listen To MicrosoftSeptember 25, 2010 interview
September 11, 2010 Show:   Topic: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report  Guest: Liz Siver
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Liz Siver, General Manager for Central Region Sales with Microsoft talks about the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) and how this information and Microsoft's security can keep us safe while on the Internet.
Listen To MicrosoftSeptember 11, 2010 interview
May 15, 2010 Show:   Topic: Enhanced MVP Tech Support  Guest: Toby Richards
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Toby Richards, Microsoft General Manager, Community & Online Support, talks about how Microsoft, with its enhanced Tech Support and MVP Award Program, is helping consumers solve their computer problems.
Listen To MicrosoftMay 15, 2010 interview
February 27, 2010 Show:   Topic: Enriching Technical Communities - Microsoft Summit 2010  Guest: Toby Richards
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Toby Richards, Microsoft General Manager, Community & Online Support, talks about Microsoft's 2010 MVP Global Summit and how MVPs are enriching technical communities everywhere.
Listen To MicrosoftFebruary 27, 2010 interview
January 9, 2010 Show:   Topic: How to Use Bing to Save Money and Time pt2  Guest: Stefan Weitz
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Stefan Weitz Director, Bing Search Group, talks about Microsoft's search engine, Bing and how you can save a lot of time and money, whether you're looking for the cheapest hotel rates or just want to see a better map of where you are going.
Listen To MicrosoftJanuary 9, 2010 interview
December 12, 2009 Show:   Topic: What is the True Cost of Pirated Software  Guest: Matt Lundy
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Matt Lundy, Microsoft Senior Attorney of Worldwide Anti-Piracy Team, talks about how pirated software can cause major problems and what consumers need to protect them self against this threat.
Listen To MicrosoftDecember 12, 2009 interview
November 28, 2009 Show:   Topic: State of Information Technology  Guest: Pamela Passman and Robert Atkinson
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Pamela Passman, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs and Robert Atkinson, founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, talk about the state of Information Technology and how it will be the driving force in creating new jobs and assist in the economic recovery.
Listen To MicrosoftNovember 28, 2009 interview
November 21, 2009 Show:   Topic: Microsoft's Bing Search Engine  Guest: Stefan Weitz
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Stefan Weitz Director, Bing Search Group, talks about Microsoft's search engine, Bing - the search engine that finds and organizes the answers you need so you can make faster, more informed decisions.
Listen To MicrosoftNovember 21, 2009 interview
October 3, 2009 Show:   Topic: Microsoft Security Essentials - FREE  Guest: Amy Barzdukas
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Amy Barzdukas, General Manager of Consumer Security at Microsoft talks about the many ways their Microsoft Security Essentials is helping to keep consumers safe by fighting malware threats - which is absolutely FREE and available TODAY, as a download.
Listen To MicrosoftOctober 3, 2009 interview
August 8, 2009 Show:   Topic: First Look at Windows 7 pt 4  Guest: Dave Sawyer
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Dave Sawyer, Microsoft Architectural Technology Specialist, continues his discussion on Microsoft Windows 7, talking about more of the reasons that consumers and businesses alike are excited about the new Windows 7 operating system.
Listen To MicrosoftAugust 8, 2009 interview
July 25, 2009 Show:   Topic: First Look at Windows 7 pt 3  Guest: Dave Sawyer,
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Dave Sawyer, Microsoft Architectural Technology Specialist, continues his discussion on Microsoft Windows 7, talking about more of the reasons that consumers and businesses alike are excited about the new Windows 7 operating system.
Listen To MicrosoftJuly 25, 2009 interview
June 20, 2009 Show:   Topic: First Look at Windows 7 pt 2  Guest: Dave Sawyer
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Microsoft Architectural Technology Specialist, Dave Sawyer, continues his discussion on Microsoft Windows 7, talking about more of the new enhancements that make everyday tasks faster and easier, so that it is now possible to do new things.
Listen To MicrosoftJune 20, 2009 interview
June 13, 2009 Show:   Topic: First Look at Windows 7 part 1  Guest: Dave Sawyer
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Microsoft Architectural Technology Specialist, Dave Sawyer, gives us a preview of Microsoft Windows 7 with all of its new enhancements that make everyday tasks faster and easier, so that it is now possible to do new things.
Listen To MicrosoftJune 13, 2009 interview
April 25, 2009 Show:   Topic: Most Valuable Professional Award  Guest: Toby Richards
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Toby Richards, General Manager, Community & Online Support, with Microsoft, talks about Microsoft's "Most Valuable Professional" Award Program and what transpired at the 2009 Summit.
Listen To MicrosoftApril 25, 2009 interview
March 21, 2009 Show:   Topic: Green Computers save money part 2  Guest: Francois Ajenstat
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Francois Ajenstat, Microsoft Director of Environmental Sustainability, continues his conversation about how we as consumers can save money and also save the environment by using all the features that are built-in to the Microsoft Windows Operation Systems to make our computers into a really green machine.
Listen To MicrosoftMarch 21, 2009 interview
February 21, 2009 Show:   Topic: Green Computers save money part 1  Guest: Francois Ajenstat
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Francois Ajenstat, Microsoft Director of Environmental Sustainability, talks about how we as consumers can save money and also save the environment by using all the features that are built-in to the Microsoft Windows Operation Systems to make our computers into a really green machine.
Listen To MicrosoftFebruary 21, 2009 interview
February 7, 2009 Show:   Topic: Microsoft Server 2008 part 2  Guest: Chris Huffman
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Chris Huffman, Solution Specialist with Microsoft, continues a series of interviews about why one of the versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Server would be just right for your business, whether it is a small, medium, large or enterprise business.
Listen To MicrosoftFebruary 7, 2009 interview
December 27, 2008 Show:   Topic: Windows Server 2008  Guest: Chris Huffman
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Chris Huffman, Solution Specialist with Microsoft, begins a series of interviews about Microsoft Windows Server 2008.
Listen To MicrosoftDecember 27, 2008 interview
November 15, 2008 Show:   Topic: Microsoft Vista  Guest: Dave Sawyer
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Microsoft Architectural Technology Specialist, Dave Sawyer talks about many of the new features that have been added to Microsoft Vista that are enhancing the experience of computer users.
Listen To MicrosoftNovember 15, 2008 interview
October 25, 2008 Show:   Topic: Mojave Experiment  Guest: Dave Sawyer
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Microsoft Architectural Technology Specialist, Dave Sawyer talks about how the Mojave Experiment greatly altered their previous perceptions about the Microsoft Vista Operating System.
Listen To MicrosoftOctober 25, 2008 interview
September 13, 2008 Show:   Topic: Imagine Cup  Guest: James K. Pinkelman
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

James K. Pinkelman, Academic Evangelist for Microsoft, speaks compellingly about Microsoft's participation in their annual Imagine Cup, where students are challenged to "imagine a world where technology enables a sustainable environment."
Listen To MicrosoftSeptember 13, 2008 interview
August 29, 2008 Show:   Topic: Home Based 100 Contest  Guest: Rich Sloan
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Co-Founder of Startup Nation, and Microsoft Spokesperson Rich Sloan talks about the major role that Microsoft Office Live Small Business plays in helping contestants in the second annual Startup Nation Home Based 100 Contest.
Listen To MicrosoftAugust 29, 2008 interview
August 16, 2008 Show:   Topic: Social Engineering part 2  Guest: Cordell Crane
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Cordell Crane, Microsoft Strategic Security Advisor, in part 2 continues talking about how social engineering on the Internet has changed how we communicate.
Listen To MicrosoftAugust 16, 2008 interview
August 2, 2008 Show:   Topic: Social Engineering on the Internet  Guest: Cordell Crane
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Cordell Crane, Microsoft Strategic Security Advisor, talks about how social engineering on the Internet has changed how we communicate.
Listen To MicrosoftAugust 2, 2008 interview
July 12, 2008 Show:   Topic: Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference  Guest: Mark Kornegay
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Diskeeper® Corporation is the undisputed leader in defragmentation technology.

Mark Kornegay, Microsoft Central Region General Manager, talks about why the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference is the best place for companies to find out the benefits of partnering with Microsoft.
Listen To MicrosoftJuly 12, 2008 interview
May 17, 2008 Show:   Topic: Professional Phone Systems For Businesses  Guest: Richard Sprague
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Richard Sprague, Senior Director for Microsoft Response Point, explains how Microsoft's new Response Point phone system helps small-sized businesses tame their ever-growing communication needs. Response Point includes a breakthrough voice-activated interface and simple to use management capabilities.
Listen To MicrosoftMay 17, 2008 interview
May 3, 2008 Show:   Topic: Microsoft Annual MVP Summit  Guest: Toby Richards
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Toby Richards, Microsoft General Manager, of Community Services, talks about the how the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program contributes to the education of the best and brightest professionals and how this, in turn, better assists consumers in handling their technical quesions.
Listen To MicrosoftMay 3, 2008 interview
April 26, 2008 Show:   Topic: Security Issues Part 2  Guest: Steve Haack
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

In part 2, Steve Haack, Microsoft Strategic Security Advisor, continues the conversation about how we can increase awareness of some of the latest security issues that surround our computer systems and how to keep our systems safe
Listen To MicrosoftApril 26, 2008 interview
April 12, 2008 Show:   Topic: Security Issues  Guest: Steve Haack
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

In part 1, Steve Haack, Microsoft Strategic Security Advisor, talks about how we can increase awareness of some of the latest security issues that surround our computer systems and how to keep our systems safe
Listen To MicrosoftApril 12, 2008 interview
March 29, 2008 Show:   Topic: Tips for Maximizing Internet Protection  Guest: Darren Hook
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device.

Darren Hook, Global Escalation Manager with Microsoft, talks about the best ways that companies can be protected while they are on the Internet.
Listen To MicrosoftMarch 29, 2008 interview
March 8, 2008 Show:   Topic: Manage Your Online Business Affordably  Guest: Michael Schultz
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Michael Schultz, Director of Marketing for Office Live Small Business with Microsoft, talks about how the Microsoft Office Live Small Business hosted service, with their new e-commerce and marketing tools helps small businesses sell their products and services online.
Listen To MicrosoftMarch 8, 2008 interview
February 23, 2008 Show:   Topic: Social Engineering pt. 2  Guest: Tim McDowd
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Tim McDowd, consumer security expert at Microsoft, in part 2 of this interview continues talking about how social engineering has changed the way we use computers and what we need to do to protect ourselves.
Listen To MicrosoftFebruary 23, 2008 interview
January 26, 2008 Show:   Topic: Cyber Threats for 2008  Guest: Tim McDowd
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

In the first of two interviews, Tim McDowd, consumer security expert at Microsoft, discusses new scams, and outlines why social engineering is a growing threat and how, by just implementing a few safeguards, people can better secure their PCs and personal information.
Listen To MicrosoftJanuary 26, 2008 interview
January 5, 2008 Show:   Topic: Microsoft Consumer Products  Guest: Eric Hollreiser
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Eric Hollreiser, Consumer Executive with Microsoft talks about how Microsoft has stealthfully become a major player in the consumer products arena by providing consumers with a growing list of products such as Zune, Windows Media Center, Windows Mobile and Windows Home Server.
Listen To MicrosoftJanuary 5, 2008 interview
November 10, 2007 Show:   Topic: Server Technology - Now for the Home  Guest: Joel Sider
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Joel Sider, Senior Product Manager for Windows Home Server, announces Microsoft's latest product, Windows Home Server, which is based upon their corporate server technology. Windows Home Server is now is available for the home and small business consumer and provides automatic daily backups, remote access, file and digital sharing among many computers - all in one place.
Listen To MicrosoftNovember 10, 2007 interview
October 27, 2007 Show:   Topic: Unified Communications  Guest: Marietta Davis
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing.

Marietta Davis, General Manager, Heartland District with Microsoft, talks in-depth about what has been missing in the business communications' world and how Unified Communications provides the solution that bridges this gap.
Listen To MicrosoftOctober 27, 2007 interview
May 12, 2007 Show:   Topic: Microsoft Office Live  Guest: Karen Dayan
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Karen Dayan talks about Microsoft Office Live, which provides businesses with their own web presence. Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device.
Listen To MicrosoftMay 12, 2007 interview
April 28, 2007 Show:   Topic: Vista Operating System  Guest: Chris Avis
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Chris Avis, Microsoft IT Pro Evangelist, continues his talks about Microsoft Vista, which is designed to meet the changing needs of consumer. Windows Vista makes it easier, safer and more entertaining to use the PC virtually anytime and anywhere.
Listen To MicrosoftApril 28, 2007 interview
March 24, 2007 Show:   Topic: New Features in Office 2007  Guest: Chris Henley
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Chris Henley, Microsoft IT Specialist talks about some of great new features that are included in the new and exciting Microsoft Office 2007 that can make your work easier each day.
Listen To MicrosoftMarch 24, 2007 interview
February 17, 2007 Show:   Topic: Exchange 2007  Guest: Harold Wong
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Harold Wong, Senior Technology Specialist, talks about the new features that have been added to the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 that businesses can use to tame their ever-growing email problems.
Listen To MicrosoftFebruary 17, 2007 interview
February 10, 2007 Show:   Topic: Microsoft Vista  Guest: Chris Avis
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Chris Avis, Microsoft IT Pro Evangelist, talks about the much-awaited launch of Microsoft Vista, which is designed to meet the changing needs of consumer. Windows Vista makes it easier, safer and more entertaining to use the PC virtually anytime and anywhere.
Listen To MicrosoftFebruary 10, 2007 interview
January 27, 2007 Show:   Topic: The Launch of Office 2007  Guest: Chris Henley
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Chris Henley, Microsoft IT Specialist talks about the launch of Microsoft Office 2007 and why it has been so much anticipated.
Listen To MicrosoftJanuary 27, 2007 interview
September 30, 2006 Show:   Topic: 2007 Office and Windows Vista.  Guest: Stuart Scott
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing.

Stuart Scott, Microsoft Chief Information Officer, in our second interview, discusses many of the new features that have been added to the 2007 Office and the new Vista Operating System.
Listen To MicrosoftSeptember 30, 2006 interview
September 9, 2006 Show:   Topic: Microsoft - Challenges Today & in Future  Guest: Stuart Scott
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing.

Stuart Scott, Microsoft Chief Information Officer, in the first of several interviews, shares his view of Microsoft's exciting challenges today and in the future, and how these are reflected in Microsoft's latest products, such as 2007 Office and Windows Vista.
Listen To MicrosoftSeptember 9, 2006 interview
May 13, 2006 Show:   Topic: Information Work Life in the Future  Guest: Dan Rasmus
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing.

Dan Rasmus, Microsoft Director, Information Work Vision, analyzes trends in technology, society and economics gaining insight into the future needs of people in the everyday work atmosphere. Dan says,“Organizations like Microsoft must invest in the right technology and practices to sustain worker productivity, morale and overall competitiveness in the future.” White Papers on this topic can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/ceosummit/materials.mspx
Listen To MicrosoftMay 13, 2006 interview
March 18, 2006 Show:   Topic: Virtual Machine Technology  Guest: Chris Henley
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Chris Henley, Microsoft IT Specialist talks about the many advantages to using Virtual Server in our business applications. Virtual Server 2005 R2 is the cost-effective server virtualization technology engineered for the Windows Server System platform. As a key part of any server consolidation strategy, Virtual Server increases hardware utilization and enables organizations to rapidly configure and deploy new servers.
Listen To MicrosoftMarch 18, 2006 interview
February 18, 2006 Show:   Topic: Virtual Machine Technologies  Guest: Chris Henley
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device.

Chris Henley, Microsoft IT Specialist talks about Virtual PC, a powerful software virtualization solution that allows you to run multiple PC-based operating systems simultaneously on one workstation, providing a safety net to maintain compatibility with legacy applications while you migrate to a new operating system. It also saves reconfiguration time, so your support, development, and training staff can work more efficiently.
Listen To MicrosoftFebruary 18, 2006 interview
January 28, 2006 Show:   Topic: Protect Yourself and Your Family Online  Guest: Amy Robertson
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing.

Amy Roberts, Director of Product Management in Microsoft's Security Technology Unit talks about the online challenges consumers face, and the simple steps they can take to better protect themselves and their family online in 2006.
Listen To MicrosoftJanuary 28, 2006 interview
January 14, 2006 Show:   Topic: Importance of Patching Your Computer System  Guest: Rob Westover
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Rob Westover, Microsoft Technology Specialist talks about why it's so important to keep our computers updated with the latest security patches and by making sure that Microsoft's "automatic windows update" feature is turned on, users can feel confident that they will have the latest security patches installed.
Listen To MicrosoftJanuary 14, 2006 interview
November 26, 2005 Show:   Topic: Small Business Accounting  Guest: Lane Sorgen
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Lane Sorgen, Vice President Central Region SMS&P explains how Microsoft's Small Business Accounting software, helps small or even start-up companies realize their full potential, while doing much of the bookkeeping themselves. Microsoft allows them to concentrate on their business practices, not on their accounting programs.
Listen To MicrosoftNovember 26, 2005 interview
August 6, 2005 Show:   Topic: Web Watchers pt.2  Guest: Mark Thomas
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device. In this second of two parts, Product Manager for Microsoft Consumer Security, Mark Thomas discusses how we can keep our kids of all ages, safe on the Internet.
Listen To MicrosoftAugust 6, 2005 interview
June 25, 2005 Show:   Topic: TechNet Technical Support  Guest: Rob Westover
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device. The Microsoft TechNet Program delivers comprehensive, no-nonsense technical resources that help IT professionals efficiently evaluate, deploy and support Microsoft solutions.

Technology Specialist Rob Westover explains how Microsoft TechNet has the solutions to your everyday challenges.
Listen To MicrosoftJune 25, 2005 interview
June 11, 2005 Show:   Topic: Web Watchers pt.1  Guest: Mark Thomas
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

In this first of two parts, Product Manager for Microsoft Consumer Security, Mark Thomas discusses the new "Web Watchers" initiative. Web Watchers is a program sponsored by Microsoft, AMD and other leading technology companies that is directed at U.S. kids in grades three through eight. The program was created to bring awareness to children about the dangers of the Internet and what they can do to keep themselves out of harm's way -- such as how to help protect their identity online and how to avoid installing malicious software. Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device.
Listen To MicrosoftJune 11, 2005 interview
April 16, 2005 Show:   Topic: MSN Desktop Search and Toolbar  Guest: Justin Osmer
MSN is a world leader in delivering Web services to consumers and digital marketing solutions to businesses worldwide with localized versions available globally in 34 markets and 18 languages. MSN, http://www.msn.com, a division of Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), attracts more than 380 million unique users worldwide per month. With localized versions available globally in 40 markets and 20 languages, MSN is a world leader in delivering Web services. The most useful and innovative online service today, MSN brings consumers everything they need from the Web to make the most of their time online.

In this last of two parts, Product Manager for MSN, Justin Osmer discusses the new and improved MSN Search service. The new MSN Search makes it easier and faster to find just what you are after--whether it is music, images, news, or facts--the answers are at your fingertips. The new MSN Toolbar Suite extends that functionality to your desktop as well.
Listen To MicrosoftApril 16, 2005 interview
March 12, 2005 Show:   Topic: Online Search at MSN  Guest: Justin Osmer
MSN is a world leader in delivering Web services to consumers and digital marketing solutions to businesses worldwide with localized versions available globally in 34 markets and 18 languages. MSN, http://www.msn.com, a division of Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), attracts more than 360 million unique users worldwide per month. With localized versions available globally in 40 markets and 20 languages, MSN is a world leader in delivering Web services. The most useful and innovative online service today, MSN brings consumers everything they need from the Web to make the most of their time online.

In this first of two parts, Product Manager for MSN, Justin Osmer discusses the new and improved MSN Search service. The new MSN Search makes it easier and faster to find just what you are after--whether it is music, images, news, or facts--the answers are at your fingertips. The new MSN Toolbar Suite extends that functionality to your desktop as well.
Listen To MicrosoftMarch 12, 2005 interview
February 12, 2005 Show:   Topic: Technology Tsunami & Relief Programs  Guest: Akhtar Badshah
Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device. In this global community, the news of disaster hitting anywhere in the world travels around the globe in seconds through the use of technology. Global companies are proving to be good corporate citizens by responding to natural disasters with generous donations of time and precious supplies.

Senior Director, Microsoft Community Affairs Akhtar Badshah discusses what Microsoft, http://www.microsoft.com, is doing.
Listen To MicrosoftFebruary 12, 2005 interview
January 1, 2005 Show:   Topic: Service Packs  Guest: Adam Hecktman
Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. In this second of two parts,

Adam Hecktman from the Microsoft Technology Center of Chicago, http://www.microsoft.com, discusses the need for updates and patches to keep your operating system more secure with increased manageability and control.
Listen To MicrosoftJanuary 1, 2005 interview
November 27, 2004 Show:   Topic: SOHO  Guest: Kim Schaefer
Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft's, http://www.microsoft.com, new Microsoft Works Suite 2005 delivers Microsoft Word 2002 and the latest versions of Microsoft Works, Microsoft Encarta(R) Encyclopedia Standard, Microsoft Money Standard, Microsoft Picture It!(R) Premium, and Microsoft Streets & Trips.

Product Manager of Microsoft Works Suite 2005, Kim Schaefer discusses this comprehensive package which enables consumers to keep track of the household schedule, complete homework assignments, edit photos, manage personal finances and more using their home PC.
Listen To MicrosoftNovember 27, 2004 interview
October 23, 2004 Show:   Topic: Service Packs  Guest: Adam Hecktman
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device.

Adam Hecktman from the Microsoft Technology Center of Chicago discusses Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies. Designed by Microsoft explicitly to provide proactive protection for Windows XP, SP2 offers stronger security settings; increased manageability and control; and improved and more secure experiences for key features and the new technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Listen To MicrosoftOctober 23, 2004 interview
January 17, 2004 Show:   Topic: Flight Simulation  Guest: Darryl Saunders
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. Founded in 1975, Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software. 2003 marked the 100-year anniversary of man's first successful powered flight. In commemoration of the Centennial of Flight, Microsoft acted as an official sponsor of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Countdown to Kitty Hawk. Visitors to the Countdown to Kitty Hawk pavilion re-created their own first flight using Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: Century of Flight.

Darryl Saunders, Senior Product Manager for Microsoft Simulation, explains the latest innovations to this immensely popular flight simulation program. Flight Simulator 2004 includes a new dynamic weather system that creates real-time, real-world weather situations with the inclusion of such historic aircraft as the 1903 Wright Flyer, Curtiss JN-4D "Jenny", Charles Lindbergh’s Ryan NYP "Spirit of St. Louis" and the Douglas DC-3 along with 15 contemporary aircraft.
Listen To MicrosoftJanuary 17, 2004 interview
May 3, 2003 Show:   Topic: Butterfly Squad  Guest: Parul Shah


Listen To MicrosoftMay 3, 2003 interview
March 29, 2003 Show:   Topic: Customer Relations Management  Guest: Holly Holt


Listen To MicrosoftMarch 29, 2003 interview
January 18, 2003 Show:   Topic: MSDN  Guest: Laura Templeton


Listen To MicrosoftJanuary 18, 2003 interview
November 9, 2002 Show:   Topic: Tablet PC  Guest: Dave Scott


Listen To MicrosoftNovember 9, 2002 interview
June 22, 2002 Show:   Topic: Programming  Guest: Steve Loethen


Listen To MicrosoftJune 22, 2002 interview
March 30, 2002 Show:   Topic: Entertainment  Guest: Chris Di Cesare, Product Manager


Listen To Microsoft Zone.comMarch 30, 2002 interview
November 24, 2001 Show:   Topic: Operating Systems  Guest: Greg Sullivan


Listen To MicrosoftNovember 24, 2001 interview
July 28, 2001 Show:   Topic: Business  Guest: Lisa Gurry


Listen To MicrosoftJuly 28, 2001 interview
March 17, 2001 Show:   Topic: Leisure Pursuits  Guest: Craig Bartholomew


Listen To MicrosoftMarch 17, 2001 interview
December 9, 2000 Show:   Topic: Family Software  Guest: Michelle Kline
Whether you're writing newsletters, creating reports, or managing your finances, Microsoft Works Suite 2000 has something for you.

Michelle Kline, Product Manager for Microsoft Works, discusses the products included. The suite includes: Word 2000, Encarta 2000, Expedia Streets and Trips 2000, Money 2000 Standard edition, Home Publishing 2000, and to keep it all organized- Works 2000.
Listen To MicrosoftDecember 9, 2000 interview
September 9, 2000 Show:   Topic: Operating Systems  Guest: Tom Laemmel, Prod Mgr
Windows Milleniem Edition (Me) is the upgrade for home users.

Tom Laemmel, the Windows Me Product Manager for discusses the improvements in the latest Windows operating system. With improvements in media performance, networking options, and Internet access, Windows Me offers better tools for animation, graphics, and sound with easier ways to transfer them around the world or around the house.
Listen To MicrosoftSeptember 9, 2000 interview
April 29, 2000 Show:   Topic: Business Charting Tools  Guest: Charley Zaragoza


When you think of graphics programs, you think of cards, newsletters, and the like, but not necessarily in the business world. has long been at the top of the industry for business application graphics. Whether flow charting your business structure or your computer network, Visio has been their for the business industry. Now that Microsoft has purchased Visio, find out from Charley Zaragoza, Product Manager, what changes have occurred in the product line to better serve your needs.
Listen To VisioApril 29, 2000 interview
January 29, 2000 Show:   Topic: Microsoft Office Online  Guest: David Jaffe


Integrated software is an important tool in increasing productivity especially for small businesses; however, those licenses can add up rather quickly. has an innovative way to help cut your costs by renting Microsoft Office. Find out more about this concept from Product Manager, David Jaffe.
Listen To MicrosoftJanuary 29, 2000 interview
December 4, 1999 Show:   Topic: Operating Systems  Guest: Craig Beilinson
Find out the latest information about Microsoft Windows 2000.

Craig Belinson, Product Manager for Windows 2000 reports on the features enhanced and added in this latest operating system from Microsoft. Salient features include an easier-to-use interface that decreases the clutter on the Start Bar and desktop as well as reducing desktop clutter. Access to the Internet is more streamlined while new hardware wizards take the guesswork out of configuration.
Listen To MicrosoftDecember 4, 1999 interview
October 2, 1999 Show:   Topic: Interactive Internet  Guest: Tom Bailey


FrontPage® 2000 is a quick, effective way to create and manage professional-quality Internet or intranet sites without programming. Tom Bailey from Microsoft tells you how you can easily create great-looking Web sites using FrontPage 2000. Features include: innovative imaging tools, intelligent design assistance, wide range of Java applets, ActiveX controls, and browser plug-ins, and comprehensive management tool. Plus seamless integration with existing content and with desktop applications you already have makes you productive from the start.
Listen To MicrosoftOctober 2, 1999 interview
April 17, 1999 Show:   Topic: Browse the Internet  Guest: Mike Nichols
Finding information on the Web, a computer, or a network is easy with Internet Explorer’s smarter browsing features.

Find out why from Mike Nichols, Windows Product Manager from .
Listen To MicrosoftApril 17, 1999 interview
April 3, 1999 Show:   Topic: Integrate Your Office  Guest: Deanna Sanford
Microsoft Office 2000 is the exciting new Office suite that helps you get better results. Office 2000 makes it possible for you to significantly improve your workgroup productivity and more efficiently access and analyze important business information.

Deanna Sanford from Microsoft gives you a glimpse of some of the new features of Office 2000.
Listen To MicrosoftApril 3, 1999 interview
February 27, 1999 Show:   Topic: Programming  Guest: Lloyd Arrow
Does an "off-the-rack" product just not provide a solution any longer?

Lloyd Arrow from discusses the advantages development packages have in addressing major requirements creating modern enterprise software solutions. You can create the perfect software solution rather than "making do" with a product that doesn't quite meet all your needs.
Listen To MicrosoftFebruary 27, 1999 interview
November 28, 1998 Show:   Topic: Future Directions of Microsoft Operating Systems  Guest: Craig Beilison


Find out what the future holds for 's operating systems, NT and Windows. Find out what additions and changes this juggernaut of the computer industry is planning to take as the new millennium approaches. Get the "scoop" on Microsoft 2000 from Craig Beilison at Microsoft.
Listen To MicrosoftNovember 28, 1998 interview
November 14, 1998 Show:   Topic: Audio on the Web  Guest: Brad Sutton
What options do you have if you want to publish sound on the Internet? What do you need in your computer if you want to listen to sound from the Internet?

Brad Sutton, Product Manager for 's NetShow Services, answers these questions and more as you find out in which direction Internet audio is heading.
Listen To MicrosoftNovember 14, 1998 interview
November 7, 1998 Show:   Topic: References-The Road to Wisdom  Guest: Mark Young
A good reference source is a "must" for anyone in school.

Mark Young, Group Marketing Manager for 's Encarta series gives you the inside information on Microsoft's new-and-improved Encarta encyclopedia and the new Encarta Reference Suite. Find out what you need to be sure your child can "make the grade" in school.
Listen To MicrosoftNovember 7, 1998 interview
June 20, 1998 Show:   Topic: Windows 98  Guest: Kim Akers


Kim Akers, Product Manager for Windows 98 brings us up to speed with the shape of Windows 98. Slated for release on June 25, this interview gives you the latest on what has been included in this operating system. Microsoft has increased the ease-of-use and stability of this remarkable operating system compared with its predecessor, Windows 95.
Listen To MicrosoftJune 20, 1998 interview
February 28, 1998 Show:   Topic: "Dead Web"  Guest: Matthew Price


"Dead Web"-- You've run a search on the Internet for a favorite topic only to find half the links you've clicked on don't exist any longer and the other half give you information three years old. Matthew Price from goe
Listen To MicrosoftFebruary 28, 1998 interview
February 21, 1998 Show:   Topic: Web Page Design  Guest: Priscilla Mistele


What makes a web page attractive? What design elements are "hot"? Priscilla Mistele, the Product Manager for FrontPage 98 discusses elements of web page design focusing on the use of FrontPage 98.
Listen To MicrosoftFebruary 21, 1998 interview
November 29, 1997 Show:   Topic: Web Navigation  Guest: Craig Beilinson


Our first guest this week is Craig Beilinson, product manager from , talking about Internet Explorer 4.0, and how this new browser will change the way you view the Internet.
Listen To MicrosoftNovember 29, 1997 interview
November 1, 1997 Show:   Topic: Preparing Children for the Future  Guest: Deanna Meyer


Listen To MicrosoftNovember 1, 1997 interview
September 6, 1997 Show:   Topic: Software for Kids  Guest: Julie O'Brien


Listen To MicrosoftSeptember 6, 1997 interview
July 19, 1997 Show:   Topic: Groupware Client  Guest: Scott Golde


Listen To MicrosoftJuly 19, 1997 interview
May 31, 1997 Show:   Topic: Exchange Server 5.0  Guest: Stan Sorensen


Listen To MicrosoftMay 31, 1997 interview
May 24, 1997 Show:   Topic: Database  Guest: Cynthia Sample


Listen To MicrosoftMay 24, 1997 interview
March 22, 1997 Show:   Topic: Home Production Tools  Guest: Bill Demses


Listen To MicrosoftMarch 22, 1997 interview
February 1, 1997 Show:   Topic: Office Products  Guest: Tom Williams


Listen To MicrosoftFebruary 1, 1997 interview
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