RunAs Radio Episode 1000!
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Sep 3, 2025 
Paul Thurrott, a tech journalist celebrated for his insights into Microsoft, joins to mark a podcast milestone. They dive into the evolution of Windows, reflecting on its relevance amidst emerging technologies. The conversation covers the transition to ARM architecture, the shift to cloud computing, and the transforming nature of IT roles influenced by AI. Paul also discusses the importance of continuous learning and adapting to new technologies. A nostalgic journey through tech innovations and the impact of AI on jobs makes this a lively discussion.
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Signed CD-Rs From Early Listeners
- Early podcast listeners sometimes distributed episodes on burned CDs that hosts signed at conferences.
- Richard recalls people bringing CD-Rs on the road and having them autograph the discs.
Server ARM Faces Supply And Compatibility Hurdles
- ARM for servers has promise in efficiency but faces chip supply, scale, and software-compatibility barriers.
- Paul and Richard expect cloud providers to adopt ARM internally before offering broad ARM server SKUs.
Prepare Your Landing Pad Before Migrating
- Use landing pads, tenant ownership, and Azure adoption frameworks to avoid common cloud mistakes.
- Take months to organize stakeholders and security before migrating workloads to cloud.