Ha, a new post!

Sorry it has been so long since I posted. I haven't had anything to say.

I installed Windows 7 on my work desktop last week. There were some issues reading from the installation DVD, so it took me a couple of days. I'm not sure if the DVD was messed up or if my DVD drives are too old, but I ended up copying all of the install files to a flash drive, then booted from it and installed that way. I like Windows 7 so far. It is very similar to Vista, but adds a few extra features. The way the taskbar works has changed quite a bit. It adds some grouping, square minimized apps instead of rectangular, and real-time thumbnails of running apps. It also adds "libraries", virtual folders that put the contents of multiple folders all in one place. By default, there is a documents library, pictures library, and a music library. Windows 7 also has good hardware and software support. Most devices and applications that work with Vista also work with Windows 7. It even found all of the drivers for my hardware all by itself.

I signed up for Google Voice this week. If you haven't heard about it, you should check it out. It is still invite only, but you can request an invite from Google. It took a few weeks to get my invitation. Google Voice is one free phone number that can link to as many of your phones as you want. You choose your desired area code and phone number, then add which of your phones you want to ring when someone calls. You can also filter which phones ring depending on who is calling. You can also easily or automatically send people to your Google Voice voicemail. The voicemails are automatically transcribed and emailed to you. There are so many cool features to Google Voice. I even have a Google Voice app for my blackberry so it can look like I am calling from my Google Voice number instead of my cell phone number.

Football season has been good and exciting. I can't wait for basketball season though. I'm excited for Kentucky and Spurs basketball. Only 17 days until the NBA regular season starts!