Saturday, December 24, 2005

Merry Xmas !!


Wednesday, December 21, 2005

MIX 2006



As the web enters its second decade, the old barriers are blurring or breaking down completely. Media is transforming technology and technology is transforming media. Web 'designers' are starting to write a little code, while Web 'developers' are learning to twiddle pixels. AJAX is redefining the boundaries between client and server. RSS and web services give you the power to recreate the web the way you want it.

Everything is getting a little MIXed up.

Live in Vegas - March 20-22.

MIX Blog

CAMLEditor v1.0 download


From Carlos Segura Sanz ...

... my last toy project called CAML Editor ... now I have the pleasure to announce that the first version is here

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Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Commerce Server 2006 Beta 1 download


Commerce Server 2006 Beta 1 is now available as a download - learn how Commerce Server 2006 builds on the core architecture of Commerce Server 2002 and makes tremendous strides in connected commerce, customer satisfaction, and Windows Server System integration.

As a beta team member you will be able to download and test the Commerce Server 2006 Beta. Simply register to participate and you will receive the necessary instructions to install and help test Commerce Server 2006 Beta 1.

To sign up, please follow these steps:
  • Go to Microsoft Connect and log on with your Microsoft Passport network account.
  • On the 'Available Programs' page, click Apply next to Commerce Server 2006 Public Beta.
  • Complete the required steps in the registration process.
  • You will receive e-mail notification after the beta access request is approved. You will then be able to log on to Microsoft Connect and access the beta download, post feedback, and join newsgroups.

Sunday, December 18, 2005

Easier way to add a DLL to the GAC


From BizTalkia ...

To quickly add assemblies to the GAC - a registry key can be created which allows you to right click the DLL and 'GAC it' in one click.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\dllfile\shell\gacutil\command]
@="c:\\windows\\Microsoft.NET\\Framework\\v1.1.4322\\gacutil.exe /i \"%1\""

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Saturday, December 17, 2005

CMS.RAPID Roadmap Webcast


Live Meeting aimed at explaining recent developments and plans with CMS.RAPID

Date: Thursday December 15, 2005. Time: 16.00-17.00 (UK Time)
Meeting URL: https://www119.livemeeting.com/cc/microsoft/join?id=8MP75J&role=attend
Meeting ID: 8MP75J
Meeting Key: rapidroadmap

Update: Recording is now available : View Recording (note there was some audio problems at the beginning - it gets better!).

Friday, December 16, 2005

Runnng Windows from a USB key


From Toms Hardware - Windows in Your Pocket

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Windows Live Messenger revealed


Checkout MessengerSays for a Official Feature List of Windows Live Messenger

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

SQL Server 2005 Samples and Sample Databases


SQL Server 2005 Samples and Sample Databases ... the samples download provides over 100 samples for SQL Server 2005, demonstrating the following components:
  • Database Engine, including administration, data access, Full-Text Search, Common Language Runtime (CLR) integration, Server Management Objects (SMO), Service Broker, and XML
  • Analysis Services
  • Integration Services
  • Notification Services
  • Reporting Services
  • Replication
The samples databases downloads include the AdventureWorks sample online transaction processing (OLTP) database, the AdventureWorksDW sample data warehouse, and the AdventureWorksAS sample Analysis Services database. These databases are used in the samples and in the code examples in the SQL Server 2005 Books Online.

Also - SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Documentation and Samples

Hyperlinks to Instant Messenger


From MessengerSays ...

Did you know that it's possible to click a link on a webpage and have it open up a Instance Messenger conversation window with someone ?

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Monday, December 12, 2005

Sharepoint RecyleBin 1.1 Released


From Joel ...

I know many people that have been following my blog have been waiting for the Recycle bin next release that fixes the root portal/root web file deletion bug. The release code and source have been posted at our GotDotNet SharePoint Tools Site.

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Thursday, December 08, 2005

Microsoft maps take a bird's-eye view


Microsoft on Thursday unveiled a beta version of Windows Live Local, which is based on its Virtual Earth aerial image application and integrates local search, mapping, driving directions and yellow pages with a bird's-eye view of major U.S. cities. The service offers a 45-degree bird's-eye view covering about one-quarter of the country's population. Cities include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle and Las Vegas.

Example : More CNET

Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Windows 2003 Server R2 Released



Bob Muglia Introduces Windows Server 2003 R2 ... find out how doing more with less just got better. Watch the webcast of Bob Muglia, Senior Vice President of the Microsoft Windows Server Division, highlighting new features and the customers and partners who are experiencing the benefits of Windows Server 2003 R2.

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Sunday, December 04, 2005

Universal SharePoint Manager


Universal SharePoint Manager ... making SharePoint easy to manage. It is broken down into the four key management focus areas that comprise a SharePoint environment: Portal Management, Sites Management, User Management and Content Management. This approach allows you to get a holistic view of the management area and then immediately act and complete your management task(s).

Saturday, December 03, 2005

Windows Folder web part


From Graham Tyler ...

I have just posted a sample SharePoint web part to GotDotNet, which I've called the Windows Folder web part. This is the result of a project I worked on some time ago which I'm now able to share.

The Windows Folder web part allows users to store files within a standard Windows (NTFS) folder in a shared network location and display a list of those files in a SharePoint page via a consistent 'document library'-style interface.

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