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How a Book Gets Written: Professional WinFX Beta
18 September 05 12:15 AM | jld | with no comments

I just read a fantastic post by Jim Minatel outlining the process of developing and writing Professional WinFX Beta . The entire story is true - it was quite a challenge to keep up with the changes affecting Longhorn at the time. I recently got a physical...

Filed under: XAML, General, Windows Vista (formerly "Longhorn"), Writing, East of Toronto .NET User Group, Speaking

XAML Magnifying Glass
13 June 05 05:52 PM | jld | 2 comment(s)

At my TechEd 2005 Birds of a Feather , I had an individual ask about a XAML magnifying glass demo . If you are out there reading this entry, here is the link to the demo on Ian Griffiths' weblog (Ian is writing a book on Avalon with Chris Anderson ):...

Filed under: XAML, Windows Vista (formerly "Longhorn"), Speaking, TechEd 2005

TechEd 2005: Top 10 Fun Things to Do at TechEd
08 May 05 07:18 AM | jld | 1 comment(s)

I just finished my schedule for TechEd . It was incredibly challenging trying to narrow down what sessions to attend, what time slots to staff the Author/Publisher Community Lounge and bookstore and my BOF. There is such a huge selection of great topics...

Filed under: XAML, General, Windows Vista (formerly "Longhorn"), MVP, Speaking, TechEd 2005

TechEd 2005 Birds Of a Feather: Avalon/XAML vs WinForms
28 April 05 02:10 AM | jld | 4 comment(s)

I just got word that my Birds of a Feather proposal was accepted! A special thanks goes out to Stuart Celarier (the TechEd 2005 BOF Chair), INETA , Culminis , Microsoft and to everyone who voted. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 7...

Filed under: XAML, Windows Vista (formerly "Longhorn"), MVP, Speaking, TechEd 2005

Demo Disaster Recovery
20 January 05 05:39 AM | jld | with no comments

In the last little while, I've started getting more opportunities to speak. As a result, I've experienced for the first time the much talked about and dreaded "demo meltdown". Two days in a row no less! Fortunately, the presentations went extremely well...

Filed under: Team System, XAML, General, Windows Vista (formerly "Longhorn"), MVP, East of Toronto .NET User Group, Speaking

Upcoming Speaking Engagements
13 January 05 01:06 AM | jld | with no comments

This month, I've booked several speaking engagements. Here is the complete list (with abstracts) in case you are interested: January 18th, 2005 East of Toronto .NET User Group Managing Code Using Visual Studio 2005 Team System http://gtaeast.torontoug...

Filed under: Team System, XAML, Windows Vista (formerly "Longhorn"), Writing, Business, MVP, East of Toronto .NET User Group, Speaking