09001

Microsoft

December 27, 2008 - Windows Server 2008

• 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 the benefits of using Microsoft Windows Server 2008.
• Listen to Microsoft's December 27, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

November 15, 2008 - Microsoft Vista

• 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 Microsoft's November 15, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

October 25, 2008 - Mojave Experiment

• 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 Microsoft's October 25, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

September 13, 2008 - Imagine Cup

• 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 Microsoft's September 13, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

August 29, 2008 - Home Based 100 2

• 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 Microsoft's August 29, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

August 16, 2008 - Social Engineering on the Internet

• 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 Microsoft's August 16, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

August 2, 2008 - Social Engineering on the Internet

• 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 Microsoft's August 2, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

July 12, 2008 - Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference

• 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 Microsoft's July 12, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

May 17, 2008 - Professional Phone Systems For Businesses

• 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 Microsoft's May 17, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

May 3, 2008 - MVP Program

• 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, and talks about 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 questions.
• Listen to Microsoft's May 3, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

April 26, 2008 - Security Issues pt 2

• 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 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 Microsoft's April 26, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

April 12, 2008 - Security Issues

• 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 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 Microsoft's April 12, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

March 29, 2008 - Tips for Maximizing Internet Protection

• 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 you can be protected while on the Internet.
• Listen to Microsoft's March 29, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

March 8, 2008 - Microsoft Office Live Small Business Service

• 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 Microsoft Office Live Small Business, talks about how the Microsoft Office Live Small Business online service, with its new e-commerce and marketing tools, helps small businesses sell and market their products and services online.
• Listen to Microsoft's March 8, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

February 23, 2008 - Social Engineering pt. 2

• 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 Microsoft's February 23, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

January 26, 2008 - Cyber Threats for 2008

• 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 Microsoft's January 26, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

January 5, 2008 - Microsoft Consumer Products

• 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 Microsoft's January 5, 2008 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

November 10, 2007 - Windows Home Server

• 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 Microsoft's November 10, 2007 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

October 27, 2007 - Unified Communications

• 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. 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 which bridges this gap.
• Listen to Microsoft's October 27, 2007 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

May 12, 2007 - Microsoft Office Live

• Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Karen Dayan, Senior Marketing Manager at Microsoft, 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 Microsoft's May 12, 2007 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

April 28, 2007 - Microsoft Vista

• 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 Avis, Microsoft IT Pro Evangelist, continues his talks about Microsoft Vista, speaking specifically about the business side of Vista Windows Vista makes it easier, safer and more entertaining to use the PC virtually anytime and anywhere.
• Listen to Microsoft's April 28, 2007 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

March 24, 2007 - Office 2007

• 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 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 Microsoft's March 24, 2007 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

February 17, 2007 - Exchange Server 2007

• 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. Microsoft Representative Harold Wong, Microsoft Senior Technology Specialist, talks about the cricial role that Exchange Server 2007 plays in the business world by including expanded messaging management features and including anti-virus and anti-spam options.
• Listen to Microsoft's February 17, 2007 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

February 10, 2007 - Microsoft Vista

• 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 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 Microsoft's February 10, 2007 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

January 27, 2007 - Office 2007

• 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 the launch of Microsoft Office 2007 and why it has been so much anticipated.
  
  To find out more about the new Microsoft Office 2007 and to read complete transcript go to:
  http://www.lets-talk-computers.com/guests/microsoft/office_2007/Transcript_Microsoft_Office_2007.htm
  
  
• Listen to Microsoft's January 27, 2007 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

September 30, 2006 - 2007 Office and Windows Vista.

• 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, discusses many of the new features that have been added to the 2007 Office and the new Vista Operating System.
• Listen to Microsoft's September 30, 2006 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

September 9, 2006 - Stuart Scott - Chief Information Officer pt.1

• 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 Microsoft's September 9, 2006 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

May 13, 2006 - Information Work Vision at Microsoft

• 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 Microsoft's May 13, 2006 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

March 18, 2006 - Virtual Server

• 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 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 Microsoft's March 18, 2006 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

February 18, 2006 - Virtual PC

• 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 Microsoft's February 18, 2006 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

January 28, 2006 - Protect Yourself and Your Family Online

• 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 Microsoft's January 28, 2006 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

January 14, 2006 - Microsoft Patch

• 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 Microsoft's January 14, 2006 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

November 26, 2005 - Microsoft's Small Business Accounting Software

• 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 Microsoft's November 26, 2005 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

August 6, 2005 - Web Watchers

• 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 Microsoft's August 6, 2005 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

June 25, 2005 - TechNet

• 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 Microsoft's June 25, 2005 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

June 11, 2005 - Web Watchers

• 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 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.
• Listen to Microsoft's June 11, 2005 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

April 16, 2005 - MSN Desktop Search and Toolbar

• 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, 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 Desktop Toolbar Suite extends that functionality to your desktop as well.
• Listen to Microsoft's April 16, 2005 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

March 12, 2005 - MSN Search and Toolbar

• MSN, a division of Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), has 8.7 million subscriptions and attracts more than 300 million unique users worldwide per month. 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. 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 feature. The new MSN Search makes it easier and faster to find just what you're 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 Microsoft's March 12, 2005 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

February 12, 2005 - Corporate Relief

• 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 global community, the news of disaster hitting anywhere in the world travels around the globe in seconds through the use of technology. Now technology companies are coming into their in helping where there is a need. Senior Director, Microsoft Community Affairs Akhtar Badshah discusses what Microsoft is doing and what you can do during this time of tragedy in Asia and what you can do in the future.
• Listen to Microsoft's February 12, 2005 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

January 1, 2005 - Windows XP Service Pack 2

• 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, Adam Hecktman from the Microsoft Technology Center of Chicago discusses the need for updates and patches to keep your operating system more secure with increased manageability and control.
• Listen to Microsoft's January 1, 2005 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

November 27, 2004 - Microsoft Works Suite 2005

• Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. 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 Microsoft's November 27, 2004 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

October 23, 2004 - Windows XP Service Pack 2

• 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 Microsoft's October 23, 2004 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

January 17, 2004 - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight

• 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 Microsoft's January 17, 2004 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

May 3, 2003 - MSN 8

• MSN, a division of Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), has 8.7 million subscriptions and attracts more than 300 million unique users worldwide per month. 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. 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. Parul Shah, Product Manager for the MSN Consumer Experience, discusses the latest version of MSN, version 8. MSN 8 provides increased Internet security for the family. Thousands of hours of research, including time in consumer homes to view usage patterns, has resulted in more flexible and effective parental controls that are easier to implement over earlier parental oversight programs.
• Listen to Microsoft's May 3, 2003 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

March 29, 2003 - Customer Relations Management

• Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. Microsoft® Business Solutions announced a new product to support and automate the CRM strategies of midmarket organizations. The Microsoft Customer Relationship Management solution enables businesses to take advantage of technology and related services that were previously reserved for large enterprises with big IT budgets. Microsoft CRM is the first Microsoft business application built on the Microsoft .NET infrastructure, making the connection of disparate systems simpler and enhancing integration with external Web services. Holly Holt, Senior Product Manager of CRM with Microsoft discusses this new offering available to its North American clients.
• Listen to Microsoft's March 29, 2003 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

January 18, 2003 - MSDN

• Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software. Laura Templeton, Business Manager for MSDN discusses this excellent product offered to software developers. MSDN gives developers access to the latest development tools and technologies. It is a premier software service for developers providing priority access to over 1,000 continuously updated product downloads, DVD's or CD's, with the latest tools, platform and server technologies.
• Listen to Microsoft's January 18, 2003 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

November 9, 2002 - Windows XP Tablet PC OS

• Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software. They've taken their PC experience to the Tablet PC, an evolution of the portable PC. The Tablet PC uses multi-modal input; keyboard, pen, or voice. Microsoft's Digital Ink technology takes your handwriting and transforms it into digital text allowing a digital search of your handwritten notes. Even without converting into text, the Digital Ink stored format presents an extremely versatile system allowing you to keep formatting, markups, and various other recognizable embellishments. Dave Scott, Business Productivity Advisor, MidAmerica District of Microsoft discusses the Tablet PC revolution and the Microsoft operating system that makes it happen.
• Listen to Microsoft's November 9, 2002 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

June 22, 2002 - Visual Studio.NET 6.0

• Microsoft 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. With this premise in mind, Microsoft has released a new programming language built from the ground up to integrate your applications for the next generation of Internet and business use. Steve Loethen, .NET Developer Evangelist discusses the use of .NET to make business and Internet use more streamlined and functional.
• Listen to Microsoft's June 22, 2002 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

March 30, 2002 - Online Entertainment

• Zone.com is the largest multiplayer gaming site on the Internet, with 20-million registered members around the world, more than 140,000 concurrent users at peak times, and in excess of 130 games available for play. Group Product Manager for Online Games, Chris Di Cesare discusses the wide variety of games, including card, board and puzzle games and a special new kid's section available on Microsoft Zone.com.
• Listen to Microsoft Zone.com's March 30, 2002 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

November 24, 2001 - Microsoft Windows XP

• Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software. Greg Sullivan, Lead Product Manager for Windows XP discusses the latest operating system release from Microsoft. Microsoft Windows XP gives customers a much more enhanced yet simplified computing experience.
• Listen to Microsoft's November 24, 2001 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

July 28, 2001 - Office XP

• Founded in 1975, Microsoft is a worldwide leader in software, services, and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. Lisa Gurry, Product Manager for Microsoft Office XP, discusses the additions and improvements in the latest release to the Microsoft Office line.
• Listen to Microsoft's July 28, 2001 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

March 17, 2001 - Encarta, Encarta French, Encarta Spanish

• Microsoft Encarta has helped students everywhere with reports and papers for school. Our guest discusses how the entire family can get involved using Encarta. Learn a foreign language with software at home. Brush up on foreign phrases or look up a word in the dictionary online. Encarta is not just an encyclopedia anymore.
• Listen to Microsoft's March 17, 2001 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

December 9, 2000 - Works Suite 2000

• 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 Microsoft's December 9, 2000 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

September 9, 2000 - Microsoft Windows ME

• Windows Milleniem Edition (Me) is the upgrade for home users. Tom Laemmel, the Windows Me Product Manager for Microsoft 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 Microsoft's September 9, 2000 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

April 29, 2000 - Visio products

• When you think of graphics programs, you think of cards, newsletters, and the like, but not necessarily in the business world. Visio 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 Visio's April 29, 2000 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

January 29, 2000 - Microsoft Office 2000

• Integrated software is an important tool in increasing productivity especially for small businesses; however, those licenses can add up rather quickly. Microsoft 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 Microsoft's January 29, 2000 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

December 4, 1999 - Windows 2000

• 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 Microsoft's December 4, 1999 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

October 2, 1999 - FrontPage 2000

• Microsoft 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 Microsoft's October 2, 1999 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

April 17, 1999 - Internet Explorer 5.0

• 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 Microsoft.
• Listen to Microsoft's April 17, 1999 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

April 3, 1999 - Microsoft Office 2000

• 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 Microsoft's April 3, 1999 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

February 27, 1999 - Visual Studio

• Does an "off-the-rack" product just not provide a solution any longer? Lloyd Arrow from Microsoft 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 Microsoft's February 27, 1999 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

November 28, 1998 - Microsoft 2000

• Find out what the future holds for Microsoft'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 Microsoft's November 28, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

November 14, 1998 - NetShow Services

• 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 Microsoft's NetShow Services, answers these questions and more as you find out in which direction Internet audio is heading.
• Listen to Microsoft's November 14, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

November 7, 1998 - Encarta 99, Encarta Reference Suite

• A good reference source is a "must" for anyone in school. Mark Young, Group Marketing Manager for Microsoft'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 Microsoft's November 7, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio --- or --- Windows Media Player
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

June 20, 1998 - Microsoft Windows 98

• Kim Akers, Product Manager for Microsoft 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 Microsoft's June 20, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

February 28, 1998 - "Dead Web"

• "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 Microsoft goes in-depth into this problem and discusses Microsoft's solution to "dead web".
• Listen to Microsoft's February 28, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

February 21, 1998 - FrontPage 98

• 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 Microsoft FrontPage 98.
• Listen to Microsoft's February 21, 1998 interview using --- Real Audio
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

November 29, 1997 - Internet Explorer 4.0

• Our first guest this week is Craig Beilinson, product manager from Microsoft, talking about Internet Explorer 4.0, and how this new browser will change the way you view the Internet.
• Listen to Microsoft's November 29, 1997 interview using --- Real Audio
• Click here to go to this show on Let's Talk Computers' Main Page.

Let's Talk Computers ® ranks as one of the longest running radio computer talk shows, distributing up-to-the minute computer information since 1989. Produced in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, At present, it is broadcast via radio in 7 states: Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Texas and New Mexico and on the world wide web via the Internet.

Hosts Alan Ashendorf and Sandra Ashendorf interview representatives from the computer industry about products and industry trends. Guests have included representatives from Adobe, Microsoft, Novell, IBM, Lotus, "PC World", Seagate, Citrix, Compuserve, Computer Associates, Corel, Symantec, "MarketWire", Ziff-Davis and a host of other companies. Our goal is to let you know what is happening in the computer industry.

Let's Talk Computers makes every effort to evaluate the products and services it showcases in real-world situations by applying solutions to real-life problems. Let's Talk Computers uses the expertise and facilities of Total Solutions, Inc. to assist in that regard. This helps to insure that, unlike many other so-called reviewers, we have actually used the products that we talk about.

Listeners of Let's Talk Computers shows for this week and last week are eligible to enter postcard drawings to win valuable prizes. Listen to these shows to see how you can enter to win.

• Listen to this week's show in Real Audio format.
• Listen to this week's show in Windows Media Player format.

• Listen to last week's show in Real Audio format.
• Listen to last week's show in Windows Media Player format.

If you can't receive Let's Talk Computers in your area, contact the program manager, Jim McClurg, about broadcasting the show on a radio station in your area. He can be reached via email, or by paper mail at Let's Talk Computers, 488 Saddle Drive, Nashville, TN 37221.

[Alternate Site] [LTC's Home Page] [This Week's Show] [Last Week's Show]

Let's Talk Computers ® is a trademark of the Let's Talk Computers Tennessee partnership. Any use of this trademark without written authorization is strictly forbidden and a violation of state and federal law. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Web Hosting and Internet Access Provided By ISDN-Net