frankarr - an aussie microsoft blogger

Ponderings from the Pacific Northwest by an Aussie Geek who works at a software company

Flotzam : A Twitter, Facebook, Flickr & RSS Mash-up

I recently installed Flotzam on my new laptop and it's really really cool. I've got it running as a...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/24/2007

Halo 3 version of Tafiti

I've been enjoying playing around with Tafiti - a funky silverlight search front-end Well, it's just...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/21/2007

Callwave Visual Voicemail : Cool Service, Cool Gadget

I have been using a service from Callwave for a few weeks now. It provides a replacement voicemail...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/20/2007

The Name On The Door Says ..

It's only taken 30 days, but I now have my name on the door I'll be keeping my Visitor's book up too...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/20/2007

NYT: NBC to Offer a Free Video Download Service

Excerpt from New York Times Article:NBC to Offer a Free Video Download...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/19/2007

Partner-TV Australia : It's alive and it's rockin.

Christian Longstaff has kicked off a wonderful initiative downunder - A little thing he calls...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/19/2007

30 Days on the Job

I've been in the US now just over a month, and have been in my new job for 30 days. 30 days! Wow....

Author: frankarr Date: 09/19/2007

Microsoft on ISVs by the Microsoft ISV team

Today I came across a blog called Microsoft on ISVs: About Microsoft on ISVs ISV’s have always been...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/19/2007

Shiver Me Timbers! - It be International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Avast, me hearties! Ahoy! Avast! Aye! Aye aye! Arrr! Technorati Tags: International Talk Like A...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/19/2007

Satelight kitteh is transmiting ur brordband

Thanks to David Olive and Michael Kleef for sending me this Westnet LOLCat! Technorati Tags:...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/18/2007

Linux and Windows interoperability with OpenXML

I love an article that opens with the following In the past, ITWire has been less than flattering...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/17/2007

Vistors Always Welcome

I've had a few folks pop in - Jeff Alexander, Nick Hodge and Nic Fillingham - to say g'day. Nick...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/17/2007

CAT Accelerator - A wonder from downunder !

I got an email over the weekend which reminded me of a product from the good people from Catalytic...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/17/2007

New Business Cards Arrived

They got here quite quickly too. Front Back And it has pride of place on my door (yup, the photo...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/14/2007

The One About Our Internet Access

We have been getting out broadband internet access from Comcast. As their ads say, "It's Comcastic"...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/14/2007

NYT: Reshaping the Architecture of Memory

Excerpt from New York Times Article:Reshaping the Architecture of...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/11/2007

The One About Temporary Housing

We have been in the US now for 24 days now. In that time, we have had 4 addresses and have moved 3...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/07/2007

Frank's Big Escape

David Lemphers made a little comic strip He has way too much time on his hands.

Author: frankarr Date: 09/05/2007

Jump into Windows Live

lots of stuff announced today Connect Hotmail: Next-generation e-mail on the Web Mail: Multiple...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/05/2007

NYT: Software via the Internet: Microsoft in 'Cloud' Computing

Excerpt from New York Times Article:Software via the Internet: Microsoft in ‘Cloud’...

Author: frankarr Date: 09/03/2007

Live Action Halo 3

My 2 big boys are counting down to the release of Halo 3. They have even installed the Vista Sidebar...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/29/2007

builderAU : Talking blogs with Frank Arrigo

At Tech.Ed, I was interviewed by Builder AU about a bunch of different things. These interviews are...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/28/2007

The One About The Amazing Auto Woman

So, I am going to post some stories about my US adventures. The first story is a doozy. As you know,...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/27/2007

2 Weeks Is A Long Time Not To Blog

Yup, I haven't done a post in 2 weeks. You know, a lot has happened in that time. My wife got our...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/27/2007

Wacky ZDNet Builder.AU guys and a camera

Those wacky Builder.AU guy are running around the TechEd expo hall, doing those 'funny' talking head...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/09/2007

Tech.Ed Australia Parties

I got an email from a Tech.Ed attendee this week listing the Tech.Ed Parties (and believe it or not,...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/09/2007

The TechTalkBlogger Team Together for the First Time

A wonderful moment on the TechEd Expo floor. The three Guest Editors on TechTalkBlogs met for the...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/08/2007

LOLCats from the Tech.Ed KeyNote

Folks have asked me to share the LOLCats from the opening Tech.Ed Keynote Here's they are Kick back...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/08/2007

Barely had time to stop, and TechEd Day 2 starts

Day 1 of TechEd is behind and Day 2 is about to start. (Picture by Damian Edwards - thx Damo, or...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/08/2007

30 New Emoticons for Messenger

30 New Emoticons for Messenger I'm going to give it a try Technorati tags: Windows Live Messenger,...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/08/2007

The Calm Before The Storm

Just getting ready before the final run through of the Tech.Ed Opening Keynote. I'm feeling nervous....

Author: frankarr Date: 08/07/2007

Virtual Tech.Ed - Live from the Fishbowl

For those who can't make it to Tech.Ed this year, we have something special - Virtual Tech.Ed For...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/06/2007

I Really Am On The Gold Coast !

Just in case there are any doubts Pretty cool, huh? Technorati tags: Frank Arrigo, Find Frank,...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/06/2007

My Special Tech.Ed Guest

I have a special guest at Tech.Ed Some Rigo stories Proud Dad Moment Observing a new Windows Vista...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/06/2007

Those Tech.Ed LOLCats Are Back

MikeFitz has put together another Tech.Ed LOLCat. Thanks Mike Wait until you see what I have planned...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/06/2007

NYT: We're All Geeks Here

Excerpt from New York Times Article:We’re All Geeks...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/05/2007

The week ahead

I'm getting ready to head to the Gold Coast for this year's Tech.Ed. I'm quite anxious and...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/05/2007

I Can Has LOLCats ?

This afternoon, I spotted the following on the screens at work thanks Tanya and Joe for the nice...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/03/2007

Last Day In The Office

Weird feeling today. It's my last day in the office. A place I have called home for a long long time...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/03/2007

A Keyboard In The Mail for Frank

I went to my mailslot today to collect my mail. There was a HUGE parcel in it. It was addressed to...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/03/2007

I want to attend the Blogger's Lunch

Folks have asked me how do they register for the Blogger's Lunch. Follow these simple steps, and you...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/02/2007

Tech.Ed AU Blogger Lunch - Are U going to be there?

This year at Tech.Ed AU we're holding a lunchtime panel on Web2.0 and Social Networking for...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/02/2007

StreetAdvisor : An Aussie Startup

TechCrunch's Duncan Riley writes about StreetAdvisor and it's new services Want to see where I have...

Author: frankarr Date: 08/01/2007

NYT: Video Game Matches to Be Televised on CBS

Excerpt from New York Times Article:Video Game Matches to Be Televised on...

Author: frankarr Date: 07/28/2007

PostMix Australia : Follow-up content from Remix Australia.

Michael Kordahi (aka Delicate Genius) has been burning the midnight oil, encoding the sessions that...

Author: frankarr Date: 07/28/2007

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