Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 29/05/2026we appreciate youstatic.klipy.comThank You Heart Hands AnimationALT: Thank You Heart Hands Animation 010
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 13/02/2026The new baseline build will not be Flighted due to upgrade issues. Flighting support will resume with future preview releases. 100
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 13/02/2026While upgrades from earlier Windows Server previews (Build 26525 and older) are not technically blocked by setup.exe, a number of known issues have been identified related to upgrades necessitating a release of a new baseline build for our Server Insider Program. 010
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 13/02/2026you saw their note last week saying this (i'm guessing, but just in case not): Please note: Upgrades from earlier Windows Server preview builds are not supported. We encourage all Windows Server preview users to perform a clean install using this new baseline build once available. 000
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 11/02/2026media.tenor.comkermit the frog is leaning against a railing and saying `` that is why we cant have nice things '' .ALT: kermit the frog is leaning against a railing and saying `` that is why we cant have nice things '' . 260
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 09/01/2026Hi. Sorry about that. Could you try again in a few minutes? I just republished it. Thanks and HNY! 110
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 10/12/2025It doesn't show the dirt as much? Or maybe just because it's MAGICmedia.tenor.coma black cat is wearing a red cape and a rhinestone necklace .ALT: a black cat is wearing a red cape and a rhinestone necklace . 220
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 23/10/2025I think it'd be a book, more than a newsletter, though... 030
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 24/09/2025add the ability to block spam to that list! :) 010
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 08/08/2025media.tenor.comkermit the frog is holding his hand to his mouth and looking surprised .ALT: kermit the frog is holding his hand to his mouth and looking surprised . 040
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 07/08/2025For now. But they seem to think people want to talk to their PCs instead of type/mouse to interact with them. Sadly, it sounds like they are trying to move people in that direction: www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...windowscentral.comMicrosoft Envisions a New Era — AI Integration in Windows 2030?The company has teased multiple times that the future of Windows will be one where the OS is agentic, capable of handling entire workflows on your behalf, just by asking for it. 110
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 06/08/2025The best part of this video are the comments lambasting Microsoft for trying to do (again!) what it did and failed with re: Windows 8. Business users need/want mice/keyboards. Business users are the bulk of Microsoft's customers. Sigh www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccpX...youtube.comMicrosoft Windows 2030 Vision with David WestonYouTube video by Windows 220
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 14/07/2025sooo good. hope she enjoyed it! still a great beer 000
Reposted by Mary Jo FoleyCarl Knecht @rialtus.com · 27/06/2025I think this is the first official mention of Windows 11, version 25H2. Yay for enablement packages!techcommunity.microsoft.comGet ready for Windows 11, version 25H2 - Windows IT Pro BlogReady for the next feature update? Windows 11, version 25H2 is coming as an enablement package (eKB) later this year! 032
Reposted by Mary Jo FoleyRu Campbell @campbell.scot · 11/06/2025Had a great discussion with Directions on Microsoft's @maryjofoley and @getwired.com on Security Copilot - strengths, weakness, hype, and reality. Directions does incredible work on Microsoft license guidance, so check it out. LISTEN: www.directionsonmicr... 154
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 06/06/2025If you like IPAs, Other Half is the way to go. Taproom in Rockefeller Center ( plus other locations) 010
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Indeed. Where's our DISLIKE button in sweltering times like these! Welcome to our sweaty city 🍻🥳 110
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 01/06/2025I'm just finding ways to turn off and/or ignore all these features that don't belong in a product made to do one thing well. Sad they're wrecking notepad 280
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Palmer already was tapped to try to salvage the US Army IVAS (HoloLens) deal last year: breakingdefense.com/2024/09/andu... (I think people may have forgotten). Also: Hi! Long time no chat!breakingdefense.comAnduril, Microsoft announce IVAS team-up - Breaking Defense“This project is my top priority at Anduril, and it has been for some time now. It’s one of the Army’s most critical programs being fielded in the near future, with the goal of getting the right data ... 100
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 23/05/2025thanks! what do you mean there was no intro? did you hear the little music jingle, then me giving a quick summary -- followed by me introducing Wes and the podcast? Or no? Thanks for listening 100
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 23/05/2025I blocked Copilot in Notepad a while ago. This is not what Notepad is about, imho 020
Reposted by Mary Jo FoleyDirections on Microsoft @directionsonmicrosoft.com · 19/05/2025Top 10 Takeaways from #MSBuild 2025: www.directionsonmicrosoft.com/ten-takeaway... #MSTechdirectionsonmicrosoft.comTen Takeaways from Microsoft Build 2025Microsoft’s annual Build developer conference is happening this week in Seattle. No big surprise: All things AI and, specifically, agents, are at the top of the announcement list. Surprise: There was ... 045
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Directions on Microsoft offers podcasts, too, that are Microsoft enterprise tech and licensing focused: www.directionsonmicrosoft.com/services/mic... 021
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Just a reminder: If you want to keep up with Microsoft enterprise tech and licensing information, Directions on Microsoft has a (newly redesigned) blog: directionsonmicrosoft.com/blog (RSS feed: directionsonmicrosoft.com/feed/) 042
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 25/04/2025SharePoint Advanced Management: A Call of Duty. Coming this holiday season 110
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 25/04/2025media.tenor.coma woman wearing headphones is sitting in front of a microphone and asking a question .ALT: a woman wearing headphones is sitting in front of a microphone and asking a question . 020
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Yes it is a rebrand. They are justifying it by saying many people using the app get Copilot Chat through various subscriptions. But it doesn't include M365 Copilot. Why did they do this? Because .. Microsoft (and a history of awful naming). support.microsoft.com/en-us/office...support.microsoft.comThe Microsoft 365 app transition to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app - Microsoft SupportYour Privacy Choices Opt-Out IconThe Microsoft 365 (Office) app is now called the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. Get the details about the change and what it means to you. 130
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 17/04/2025After last year, I decided Microsoft doesn't really care about us coming to in person to their big events anymore. They just don't do anything to make it worthwhile for me as media/analyst. Sad, but true 110
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 17/04/2025hahaha. luckily, i believe the copilot "stuff" is a paid feature 010
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Not sure. If there is, someone else will have to plan it, as I am not going... 100
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Initial session catalog for Microsoft Build in May is now live. No surprise -- it's AI all the way down: build.microsoft.com/en-US/sessionsbuild.microsoft.comMicrosoft Build | May 19-22, 2025Join us at Microsoft Build 131
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Microsoft Build 2025: May 19-22, 2025 in Seattle again this year: build.microsoft.com/en-US/homebuild.microsoft.comMicrosoft Build | May 19-22, 2025 | Seattle and OnlineLearn from in-demand experts, get hands-on with the latest AI innovations, and connect with the developer community. 030
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Good question: www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/opinions/...datacenterdynamics.comJust how real is Stargate?Unpicking truth from fiction in the world's biggest data center story 021
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 17/01/2025A fitting beer to end this week..Hazy and not transparent with complex licensing (I mean flavors) 2150
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Microsoft adds Copilot to its M365 Personal and Family plans in the U.S. (not just overseas), increasing prices by $3 USD per user/mo. If you don't want the Copilot add-ins, you can go for the Classic plans and pay the current prices: www.microsoft.com/en-us/micros...microsoft.comCopilot is now included in Microsoft 365 Personal and Family | Microsoft 365 BlogGet access to Copilot with your Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription. Learn more. 041
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Hey look who else announced new pricing/purchasing for its AI-enabled office products today: www.forrester.com/blogs/google...forrester.comGoogle Pressures Microsoft 365 By Adding Gemini To Workspace For (Mostly) FreeGoogle will now include Gemini generative AI features into Google Workspace at no additional cost. This puts pressure on Microsoft. 131
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Microsoft's first big reorg of 2025, featuring the new Exec VP of Core AI Engineering Jay Parikh: blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2025/01...blogs.microsoft.comIntroducing Core AI – Platform and Tools - The Official Microsoft BlogSatya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, shared the below communication with Microsoft employees this morning. As we begin the new year, it’s clear that we’re entering the next innings of this AI platform shi... 060
Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley.bsky.social · 07/01/2025wow. nice to see it got something around MS products and tech correct. 🥳👍🏻🤣 Next up: Correct licensing answers?? 010
