TJ Falls

I’ve just received my copy of Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit from my attending Microsoft’s "The New Efficiency" Event.

I’ve prepped my computer….backed up and double backed up. I’m now ready to begin the reformat and installation.

And so it begins….

Arriving at the event check in!

Cisco presentation was first up followed by a Windows Phone presentation.

The Windows 7 presentations are about to begin.

Demo of some of Windows 7’s new features including Aero Peak.

…and the Recent Items/ Shortcut views directly from the taskbar

Microsoft’s “the NEW efficiency” presentation has come to an end.

The seminar has finished and we are all to receive copies of Windows 7 Ultimate. Great!  As I get my copy I notice that it’s a 32-bit only version…wha????  Who is the genius at Microsoft that OK’d distributing 32-bit only versions of a product (that sells with both 32 & 64-bit versions on it) at an IT Professional and Developer conference?  I doubt 10% of the audience has been running 32-bit for years!  We were able to turn in our copies and fill out a form so that we could receive a 64-bit version by mail in 4-6 weeks.  Sheesh.  Obviously one can’t get too upset when receiving something for free…it’s just a shame that after such an enjoyable day that I had to go home with such a bad taste in my mouth.  Well played Microsoft.

Preparing to upgrade my computer to Windows 7 (64-bit).  While backing up drivers and software, I noticed that Canon does not have a 64-bit version of their RAW codec.  I came across this free codec pack that looks like it could do the trick.  It supports  bunch of different formats.  I’m only interested in the CR2 format for my Canon Rebel XSi, but it looks like it could be a nice collection of formats for those who need it:

A free collection of 32 and 64-bit raw image decoders for Windows 7, Vista and XP.

via Fast Picture Viewer | WIC RAW Codec Pack for Windows 7, Vista and XP.