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Someone recently pointed me to a forum post where I was being "attacked" about my blog. http://forums.asp.net/t/1411645.aspx Working with the public has some rewards, but there are allot of simply nasty people to deal with :) Normally I don't even respond to a post by someone who wants to be insulting while hiding behind the anonymity of a profile with no name and a gmail address. (Especially one from a "member" who hasn't contributed to the community enough to break 100 member points.) But since it's now "out there" recorded for permanent posterity, I'll explain and ask YOU. Unlike some of my peers, much of my job is behind the scenes. This morning, for example, I spend 5 hours replying to email...

Hi Folks, I wanted to let you know that the Visual Web Developer Team has started a landing page specifically for VWD info. You can find it here. http://www.asp.net/vwd/ Read More...

According to TechRepublic ...... 1: One of the “Big Three” (.NET, Java, PHP) 2: Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) 3: Web developmentWeb 4: Web services (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML) 5: Soft skills 6: One dynamic and/or functional programming language 7: Agile methodologies 8: Domain knowledge 9: Development “hygiene” 10: Mobile development You can read the whole article [ HERE ] Read More...

I host several sites (including this blog) at MaximumASP and have migrated to MaxV - and it ROCKS !!!! Full review coming soon, but becuase I'm having such a great experience with the Hyper-V based hosting I wanted to let you know about it. There is nothing like RDP access to your web server !!!!!! MaxV Plan B upgrade now available for free 30 day trial offer LOUISVILLE, Ky.(January 23, 2009) -- MaximumASP, a Microsoft Gold Certified Provider of web hosting and IT services, today announced that it will provide free 30 day introductory accounts on their MaxV platform featuring Windows Server 2008® Hyper-V™ virtualization technology. The introductory offers include a choice of either a MaxV Plan A or Plan B Virtual Dedicated Hosting Plan....

I've started updating the 2005 "Getting Started" videos. I've got many more in the works but the first 6 are live now at this URL http://www.asp.net/learn/videos/ Read More...

We launched the Windows Web Application Gallery at MIX on 3/18 with 10 open source and community applications, including DotNetNuke, DasBlog, Umbraco and Subtext. We are now experiencing thousands of application downloads per week! Are you working on a community/open source application ? Why don't you join the Web App Gallery? To get started: 1. Review the Web App Gallery Principles to get a sense of how we keep a common baseline for user experience. 2. Create manifest files to add to your ZIP package at using the Application Packaging Guide . 3. Submit your application. (You’ll have to log in with a LiveID first.) We’ll then check out your submission to see if it follows the Web App Gallery Principles . Once it does, your application will...

This weekend I played with Geneva. Microsoft code name “Geneva”, an open platform for simplified user access based on claims. This release consists of three components: Geneva Framework for .NET developers, Geneva Server for IT Pros, and Windows CardSpace Geneva for users. [ Click HERE for more information ] Read More...

I love good Web / CMS applications, but there aren't too many written for ASP.NET. I thought I'd share one I just found and am having some fun with. http://tandemserver.org/ Read More...

Here is an interesting opportunity for career development for Technical Professionals. Microsoft is partnering with governments, private, public and community organizations to launch Elevate America; free and low cost resources that provide the skills, training and certifications needed for people of all ages who are preparing for job opportunities in today's changing economy. [ Click HERE for more information ] Read More...