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Wednesday, February 12, 2003 9:46 PM by Ivan Towlson

# At least one respected commentator has doubts

Bruce Schneier used Meganet and VME as a leading example of snake oil in a Crypto-Gram article three years back:

http://www.counterpane.com/crypto-gram-9902.html

His comments include "This makes no sense, even to an expert ... takes the ridiculous a step further ... This is not a proof. It isn't even close."

Of course the fact that Meganet don't communicate their claims well doesn't mean they haven't come up with something good. It's just that there's little reason to feel much confidence.
Friday, February 14, 2003 12:59 AM by Wes Haggard

# Quick Code.Net

If you really would like to inscrease your productive by having "shortcut code" inserted you should check out QuickCode.Net (http://quickcode.dvxp.com/). You can setup code templates and insert them based on a pattern. For example I have simple pattern "{" and when I hit the Shift-Enter key(hotkey I gave the command) it will insert
{
(Cursor)
}
just like your macro. You can do the same thing for your try/catch blocks or any other shortcut code.

Wes
Tuesday, February 18, 2003 3:02 AM by Jason

# Check out this article

There was an article in the August issue of MSDN Mag, actually written by Chris Sells.. check it out here.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/02/08/VisualStudioforApplications/default.aspx
Tuesday, February 18, 2003 10:20 AM by Tim Marman

# He imported from Radio...

I think he was dealing with Scott and imported his posts from Radio, so now all were done since DotNetWebLogs opened :)
Tuesday, February 18, 2003 4:55 PM by Roy

# That would explain it... :)

That would explain it... :)
Saturday, February 22, 2003 8:20 AM by Jesse Ezell

# IConfigurationSectionHandler

Yah, but have you seen IConfigurationSectionHandler... definately a bit cooler. I'll never go back to appSettings.

--Jesse
Saturday, February 22, 2003 3:53 PM by Roy

# KISS principle applies

The way i see it: KISS principle applies (Keep it Simple)
if you dont need to go with IConfigurationSectionHandler , then don't. the reason this setting is better for me, is that it allows me to add settings with no coding. much simpler. :)
Sunday, February 23, 2003 5:17 PM by Royo

# Testing comment system....

Just testing out the new comment-to-email system...
Sunday, February 23, 2003 6:48 PM by Fleh

# re: About Syndirella


Isn't this where open source is going? i.e. how does one make a living if nobody is willing to pay for anything?
Sunday, February 23, 2003 10:35 PM by Richard Birkby

# re: Microsoft Download Center RSS feed

Hi,

The RSS aggregator was written by myself and John Bristowe. It uses Chris Lovett's excellent SGMLReader from gotdotnet to do the HTML parsing. The ASP.Net cache is set to 1 hour to keep processing overhead low.

Richard
rbirkby@hotmail.com
Monday, February 24, 2003 3:01 AM by TrackBack

# Open Source Vs. Commercial Aggregators - The NewsGator Dillema : ISerializable

Open Source Vs. Commercial Aggregators - The NewsGator Dillema : ISerializable
Monday, February 24, 2003 10:15 PM by TrackBack

# About me : ISerializable

About me : ISerializable
Monday, February 24, 2003 10:15 PM by TrackBack

# About me : Wibbleshanks - ASP.NET UK New Media

About me : Wibbleshanks - ASP.NET UK New Media
Tuesday, February 25, 2003 4:25 AM by Chris

# re: Wow!

Thanks! <blush> :O)
Tuesday, February 25, 2003 8:47 AM by Thom

# re: Unemployment

Thanks for the comments. You and I seem to be on parallel paths. I did almost everything that you mentioned. One of the things that hit me hardest was when I came home the day that I was laid off, and my oldest son said "Dad, that really sucks. You put your heart and soul into that company." And you know what? I did.

I agree that the tables have kinda turned, and as you said, managers have the upper hand. But as you said. morale goes down.

Again, thanks for the comments.
Tuesday, February 25, 2003 12:34 PM by David Stone

# I'm sure it does

Haven't downloaded it yet..but they did release that right after news got out about 3degrees.
Tuesday, February 25, 2003 2:42 PM by Thom

# re: Snow in Jerusalem - Beautiful pictures

Roy, have you ever seen snow before? I live in a state in the US where it snows all the time. I was wondering how your community handled the storm?
Tuesday, February 25, 2003 2:45 PM by Thom

# re: Snow in Jerusalem - Beautiful pictures

Actually, I meant have you ever been in a snow storm? I know it sounds like a stupid question, but there are many people who have never had a snow ball fight or tubbed down a hill side, or skied in powder as deep as your neck.
Thursday, February 27, 2003 8:38 AM by Jason Bock

# re: What the hell...?

What you referring to? Your image isn't showing up...
Thursday, February 27, 2003 9:24 AM by Ben Richardson

# re: What the hell...?

To use the add an image to your blog you need to upload the file somewhere, the app (winform or web) won't upload the file from your local hard drive.

So the rest of us are seeing a broken image in your post.
Friday, February 28, 2003 1:34 AM by Paul Laudeman

# re: What the hell...?

This is a bug within the IDE that we've come across many times. The fix that has worked for us in most cases was to simply select all the code, cut it, save the file, and paste it back in and recompile. Odd, eh?
Friday, February 28, 2003 2:09 AM by Paul

# re: What the hell...?

Try just doing a full rebuild... Might be a problem in the incremental compiler (I never trust incremental compilers!) :)
Friday, February 28, 2003 8:47 AM by Roy

# re: Snow in Jerusalem - Beautiful pictures

Well, Thom, I have been in a snow storm. Israel has mt. "Hermon" which is just on the border between israel and syria up north. that place is usually snowing every winter, and it has slides and ski routes. However, israel is a pretty warm climate country, so any time it snows near the center, it's makes for a celebration.
Friday, February 28, 2003 9:43 AM by David Stone

# Re: "Is there such a name?"

How about "Blogging"?
Friday, February 28, 2003 6:55 PM by Ziv Caspi

# re: RSS is not mature

RSS-SMTP has been done several times (see, for example, http://bitworking.org/Aggie.html). RSS-NNTP has also been done several times (search for HEP, and there are many others). So you see, we're not as backwards as you might think, although we still have a long way to go.
Friday, February 28, 2003 7:15 PM by TrackBack

# Bin Drinkin : Phil Scott's WebLog

Bin Drinkin : Phil Scott's WebLog
Friday, February 28, 2003 7:55 PM by Roy

# re: RSS is not mature

"How about "Blogging"? "
Naa. Blogging is something that uses this technology, but how do we name the whole technology behind it..?
Saturday, March 01, 2003 2:11 AM by Phil Scott

# re: RSS is not mature - continued

Err, think mostly 10 beers talking there :) Mostly I've gotten pretty sick and Tired of Dave (www.scripting.com) acting all high and mighty about Radio, RSS and the such.

He seems to forget that the vast majority of people simply can't afford to get their voices out there.

I guess everything is kinda cool, but I don't see what the big deal is. Sure everything is XML and people can parse it, but you still need something smart to go through the posts to try to figure out what they mean, how to categorize them, or even figure out if it isn't someone just sitting at their computer banging away intoxicated.

Maybe I just don't get it. I've drank the kool-aid, but the only difference from the Kool-aid I already had is that they've pre-added the sugar instead of me having to mix it myself.
Wednesday, March 05, 2003 1:23 AM by Jason

# re: Tips and tricks for the keyboard junkie


For the WinXP users out there, WinKey+L locks your machine up for you.

WinKey + F == Find.



Wednesday, March 05, 2003 2:12 AM by Jesse Ezell

# re: Tips and tricks for the keyboard junkie

Win + D is much better than Win + M for seeing the desktop, because pressing it again reverts back. :-)

--Jesse
Wednesday, March 05, 2003 1:34 PM by Sanjay

# re: Tips and tricks for the keyboard junkie

My favorite file manager which may be even more of a relic is ZTreeWin (a Windows port of the old XTree program). It still uses a character mode interface but it is very powerful and quick to use for many common file management tasks.
Thursday, March 06, 2003 5:35 PM by Epaminondas Pantulis

# re: Tips and tricks for the keyboard junkie

Like total desktop customization, including -but not limited to- keyboard shortcuts, virtual desktops, scheduler, timers, popup notes, etc.? Then Windows Powerpro is for you: http://www.windowspowerpro.com

Thursday, March 06, 2003 5:36 PM by Epaminondas Pantulis

# re: Tips and tricks for the keyboard junkie

Forgot to mention: it's freeware!
Monday, March 10, 2003 1:01 AM by Anonymous

# re: .NET show: "Tell us about yourself, because we Care(TM)"

Agreed!
Monday, March 10, 2003 1:19 AM by Greg

# re: .NET show: "Tell us about yourself, because we Care(TM)"

I have watched a lot of these shows, and, for the most part they are good. I watch the 2nd and 3rd party only though, the techy stuff. Why? Well, why do you think Erika Wiechers was hired? For her interviewing skills? For her IT skills? Nope, cause she looks good and she can read!

I could not agree with you more. I think they are trying to make MS folks look 'just like us'. Well, they are 'just like us'.

Monday, March 10, 2003 1:32 AM by Anil John

# re: Compact framework resources needed

http://www.learnMobile.NET/MobileClient/

If I don't link to it, it does not exist (and I have an RSS feed on the home page) :-)

The following is linked to from above, but I would especially recommend

.NET Compact Framework QuickStart Tutorial
http://samples.gotdotnet.com/quickstart/CompactFramework/
Monday, March 10, 2003 1:36 AM by Anil John

# re: Compact framework resources needed

OK.. now I feel like an idiot as I just pointed you to one of the resources that you'd already found on your own :-)

To make up for that, I would point you to this article which lays out the Mobile development options that are available in .NET and when you should choose what

http://www.learnmobile.net/MobileWeb/Articles/DotNetDev.aspx

Monday, March 10, 2003 2:47 AM by Roy

# re: Compact framework resources needed

Thanks for the input! I'll be sure to check this out and put whatever i can find in a seperate post :)
Monday, March 10, 2003 5:23 AM by TrackBack

# Roogle - RSS search engine : Fabrice's weblog

Roogle - RSS search engine : Fabrice's weblog
Monday, March 10, 2003 5:59 AM by TrackBack

# Last night in brief : David Stone's Blog

Last night in brief : David Stone's Blog
Monday, March 10, 2003 8:45 AM by SLK

# Where is Q810007 ?

By the way, i can not get it !

Anyone got link ?
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 4:13 PM by TrackBack

# Debugging tips-n-hints : ShowUsYour-Blog!

Debugging tips-n-hints : ShowUsYour-Blog!
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 4:13 PM by TrackBack

# Article: Resolving Debugger problems : ISerializable

Article: Resolving Debugger problems : ISerializable
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 4:13 PM by TrackBack

# .NET Debugging FAQ : Mitch Rupp's .NET Blog

.NET Debugging FAQ : Mitch Rupp's .NET Blog
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 4:13 PM by TrackBack

# Yikes! people sure have problems debugging! : ISerializable

Yikes! people sure have problems debugging! : ISerializable
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 4:13 PM by TrackBack

# Debugging Problem : ISerializable

Debugging Problem : ISerializable
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 4:13 PM by TrackBack

# More Debugger Problems: aspnet_regiis does not work on Windows 2003 Server : ISerializable

More Debugger Problems: aspnet_regiis does not work on Windows 2003 Server : ISerializable
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 4:13 PM by TrackBack

# Resolving Debugger Problems in VS.NET : ISerializable

Resolving Debugger Problems in VS.NET : ISerializable
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 4:13 PM by TrackBack

# ISerializable

ISerializable
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 4:13 PM by TrackBack

# ISerializable

ISerializable
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 4:13 PM by TrackBack

# ISerializable

ISerializable
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 10:36 PM by Greg

# re: Article: Resolving Debugger problems

This is linked as a WORD doc too.
Wednesday, March 12, 2003 1:44 AM by Roy

# re: Article: Resolving Debugger problems

How do you mean?
I see no link to it as a .doc file anywhere..
Wednesday, March 12, 2003 11:38 AM by TrackBack

# System.Windows.Forms.PropertyGrid 2 : ISerializable

System.Windows.Forms.PropertyGrid 2 : ISerializable
Thursday, March 13, 2003 2:50 AM by Mike Gunderloy

# re: Helpful .Net Common tasks "Howto" page

If you've installed the Framework SDK, you also have that content locally: Start, Programs, Microsoft .NET Framework SDK, Samples and QuickStart Tutorials.
Thursday, March 13, 2003 4:04 AM by Roy

# re: Helpful .Net Common tasks "Howto" page

Thanks! I guess i should dig in to my hard drive first huh? ;)
Thursday, March 13, 2003 6:42 AM by TrackBack

# Is there a big "Escape" button somewhere? : Blogadocious

Is there a big "Escape" button somewhere? : Blogadocious
Thursday, March 13, 2003 9:38 AM by Chad Brockman

# re: Drag 'n Drop Performance Counters!

Is there a built in UI?
Thursday, March 13, 2003 9:57 AM by Roy

# re: Drag 'n Drop Performance Counters!

What do you mean by UI? Dragging into the designer surface adds the componenets to eh lower design tray of the componenet (they are invisible at runtime) and lets you manipulate them programmatically..
Thursday, March 13, 2003 10:28 AM by Chad Brockman

# re: Drag 'n Drop Performance Counters!

I mean a UI to visualize the counters... like in perfmon? I thought maybe there was a built in graphing control.
Sunday, March 16, 2003 1:45 AM by TrackBack

# SQL Injection Article : Robert McLaws

SQL Injection Article : Robert McLaws
Sunday, March 16, 2003 4:25 AM by TrackBack

# Security? : Jesse Ezell Blog

Security? : Jesse Ezell Blog
Thursday, March 20, 2003 2:03 AM by Addys

# re: I want to start a .Net user group


Contact MS Israel. They are well connected to the dev community and can tell you if there is a need for such a group and if so who to contact for lectures, etc. With any luck they might even give you official/unofficial support such as mailing or a lecture room.

-Addy

P.S. If you need me to introduce you to some of the people there don't hesitate to ask.

Thursday, March 20, 2003 5:45 AM by TrackBack

# .NET User Groups : Chad Osgood's Blog

.NET User Groups : Chad Osgood's Blog
Thursday, March 20, 2003 6:39 AM by Addys

# re: Are you into YOYOing?

Dude,

that is ancient... I saw it on sale in England last year...
Thursday, March 20, 2003 7:55 AM by Roy

# re: Are you into YOYOing?

Well, it just got to israel a month ago. Man we are such a province.....
Thursday, March 20, 2003 9:29 AM by Addys

# re: My own user group & INETA - continued


Some thoughts:

1. Developers have limited time for visiting user groups. More isn't necessarily merrier, since most can't attend more than 1-2 a month.

2. Quality speakers are tough to come by. Opening another group probably won't improve anything - the existing experts will just be spread out thinner.

3. IMHO you can forget help from INETA, I don't know of any active INETA members in Israel. And it is very rare to get foreign speakers unless it is for a BIG event.

4. As someone who has spoken at many such user user groups, I can give you my take on them:

A. It will be a HUGE investment of time on your part to manage such a group.
B. It will be a HUGE, ONGOING investment.
C. Unless you can join up with someone well known (MS, John-Bryce, ANASHIM-MACHSEVIM, etc) it will take many months for you to build an audience.

In short, unless you have some ulterior motive, it is probably not worth the trouble. Want to manage a group? Join up with someone who has a commercial interest in such a group, and have them support you.

- just my 2 cents
Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:03 AM by Roy

# re: My own user group & INETA - continued

Actually, both IVBUG and IVCUG are supported by INETA, but other then that i get your point. "Don't force it". OK. I'll admit i have my own motives in this (is it possible not to?) but it's all for good , not evil (Extending my knowladge + Networking + A nice little line on the Ol' resume....) . As for time investment , i reall y don't think i will mind it. Hell ,i think i'll love evey minute of it (except the dul ones i guess..).
- Quality speakers : Everyone has to start somewhere. how did everyone else start? besides, i think MSFT has an interest in seeing more and more of us..
- Developers have limited time : yep. that's true. however, your assuming that only existing user group goers will attend, which i suspect will be only partially true. i know more then a few people who will join the group who are not actively participating in anything else.
besides, if it comes to a point where people need to choose where to go, it means the group is in a good place :)


Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:35 AM by Chad Osgood

# re: My own user group & INETA - continued

Roy, I commented a little more verbosely in my blog. If you have any questions that I could possibly help answer, let me know.
Thursday, March 20, 2003 6:01 PM by TrackBack

# .NET User Groups : Chad Osgood's Blog

.NET User Groups : Chad Osgood's Blog
Thursday, March 20, 2003 6:01 PM by TrackBack

# We're so Lucky!! (INETA Speakers in Vermont...) : Julia Lerman Blog

We're so Lucky!! (INETA Speakers in Vermont...) : Julia Lerman Blog
Thursday, March 20, 2003 6:01 PM by TrackBack

# My own user group & INETA - the next generation : ISerializable

My own user group & INETA - the next generation : ISerializable
Sunday, March 23, 2003 3:44 PM by TrackBack

# A letter : ISerializable

A letter : ISerializable
Sunday, March 23, 2003 3:44 PM by TrackBack

# Job Interviews : ISerializable

Job Interviews : ISerializable
Monday, March 24, 2003 2:38 AM by Julie Lerman

# re: My own user group & INETA - continued

Roy- impatiently awaiting the trackback to hit your site but see my blog march 24
Monday, March 24, 2003 8:09 AM by Datagrid Girl

# re: My own user group & INETA - the next generation

Hi Roy,
I would definitely join the VB User Group first, if nothing else, you'll find some like-minded folks there who can help you with your new group. And I wouldn't worry about registering and then it not working out. Go ahead and register, and give it your best shot, and if it doesn't work out--too bad! And especially if you're working with INETA, you'll have people to advise you and help you, and make sure it *does* work out. Good luck!!!
Monday, March 24, 2003 10:58 AM by Julie

# re: My own user group & INETA - the next generation

Roy-
Two more suggestions - talk to the other u.g. leaders and see what there communication with INETA Europe has been. If that isn't fulfilling, contact Christian Nagel who is heading up user group relations for INETA in Europe.
Actually, email ugrelations@ineta.org and Christian or maybe Dave Noderer will have better info that I do.
Monday, March 24, 2003 11:22 AM by Brad More

# re: Job Interviews

I don't get a vote, but if I did I'd vote for "C". They have a dog. What more do you need to know?!
Monday, March 24, 2003 1:09 PM by Datagrid Girl

# re: DataGrid Girl rules

Monday, March 24, 2003 1:10 PM by Datagrid Girl

# re: DataGrid Girl rules

Hey, I'm glad people are listening to the show :)
Monday, March 24, 2003 4:55 PM by TrackBack

# DataGrid Girl rules : ISerializable

DataGrid Girl rules : ISerializable
Monday, March 24, 2003 4:55 PM by TrackBack

# Ineta : heLP .Net Blog

Ineta : heLP .Net Blog
Monday, March 24, 2003 6:07 PM by TrackBack

# Datagrid girl : heLP .Net Blog

Datagrid girl : heLP .Net Blog
Monday, March 24, 2003 6:07 PM by TrackBack

# Specialization : Datagrid Girl

Specialization : Datagrid Girl
Monday, March 24, 2003 11:03 PM by Greg Robinson

# re: Job Interviews

I got into the IT industry in 98' with a large company. I did a total career change and they took a chance on me. I worked my arse off and did well. So well, a local 'start-up' consulting company offered me a job. I was developer #3, plus 3 owners. I again worked my arse off and, after 2 years, 20 developers later, I resigned. I am now with a company of 6 and I LOVE it!

So, what to do? really depends on your personality and your goals. I cannot work for a 'corporate' company...I am too independent and too motivated. That said, I would take the start-up position.

I just finished interviewing for a .net position I have here. I was truly amazed at how many great developers were concerend with our size and they needed the comfort of a large company. If this is you, go for the large company and let them take care of you. If this is nto you, go for the start-up.
Tuesday, March 25, 2003 12:38 PM by Also looking

# re: Job Interviews

I haven't had much luck with the MS Careers page. Spent a few hours there creating a resume, submitted a few of them, and nothing. Oh well. Good luck on the job hunt!
Tuesday, March 25, 2003 4:13 PM by Chris Pirillo

# re: Acceptance Test

Yay! ;)
Tuesday, March 25, 2003 7:24 PM by Jan Tielens

# re: ArrrrgggH!

Hi

You can use the StringBuilder to create a stream.

I use it with CodeDom too, like this:
Private Function GetVBCode(ByVal code As CodeTypeDeclaration) As String
Dim gen As New VBCodeProvider

Dim sb As New System.Text.StringBuilder
Dim stream As New IO.StringWriter(sb)
gen.CreateGenerator().GenerateCodeFromType(code, stream, Nothing)
stream.Close()

Return sb.ToString
End Function

Greetz
Jan
Tuesday, March 25, 2003 7:28 PM by Christian Weyer

# re: ArrrrgggH!

This works for me:

[...]
string xmlString = @"<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8' ?><TestType><Number>42</Number><Value>Christian</Value></TestType>";

System.IO.MemoryStream ms = new System.IO.MemoryStream();
System.IO.TextWriter writer = new System.IO.StreamWriter( ms );
writer.Write(xmlString);
writer.Flush();

ms.Seek(0, System.IO.SeekOrigin.Begin);
XmlSerializer serializer = new XmlSerializer(typeof(TestType));
TestType tt = (TestType)serializer.Deserialize(ms);
[...]

public class TestType
{
public int Number;
public string Value;
}


Cheers,
Christian
Tuesday, March 25, 2003 7:33 PM by Royo

# re: ArrrrgggH!

Thanks for the input guys!
That was darn quick :)
I new it was something as easy as a memoryStream, but i just couldn't find the damn thing !
Tuesday, March 25, 2003 7:34 PM by Royo

# re: ArrrrgggH!

Thanks Jen! that looks like a marvelous way do do lotas of stuff!
Tuesday, March 25, 2003 10:20 PM by Wes Haggard

# re: Outlook bugs me

I had a similar problem and its if it doesn't load the rules in time. I fixed the problem by installing SP1 and then SP2 for Office XP.

Wes
Tuesday, March 25, 2003 10:35 PM by Royo

# re: Outlook bugs me

Nope. I already have SP2 installed on my Office XP.... :(
Tuesday, March 25, 2003 10:59 PM by Edward

# re: Outlook bugs me

I had the exact same problem. Apparently the inspection of the sender-field is the problem. Changed my rules to inspect the subject-field instead (the lists I'm subscribed to, all modify the subject), works like a charm ever since.
Wednesday, March 26, 2003 2:33 AM by TrackBack

# Shared Source CLI Essentials Book is out + more about specialization : ISerializable

Shared Source CLI Essentials Book is out + more about specialization : ISerializable
Thursday, March 27, 2003 11:24 AM by Tim Marman

# re: A thought

Huh? :)
Thursday, March 27, 2003 7:27 PM by TrackBack

# Hit Count : ScottW's ASP.NET WebLog

Hit Count : ScottW's ASP.NET WebLog
Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:06 PM by Roy

# re: A thought

Don't my me, just rambling... ;)
Saturday, March 29, 2003 5:34 PM by Ben Richardson

# re: Code Express - Freeware code sharing client

Here is a link to the site.
Sunday, March 30, 2003 1:10 PM by Roy

# re: Code Express - Freeware code sharing client

err. thanks ;)
Monday, March 31, 2003 6:39 AM by Datagrid Girl

# re: ASP.NET is cool + DataGrid Designer Tips

Of course a true DataGridder would type it all out :) Just kidding!
Monday, March 31, 2003 7:00 AM by Roy

# re: ASP.NET is cool + DataGrid Designer Tips

hehe.. But i can really see how far one could get in to this grid. it sure is a world in itself!
Monday, March 31, 2003 7:18 AM by Datagrid Girl

# re: ASP.NET is cool + DataGrid Designer Tips

A pink world...
Monday, March 31, 2003 8:27 AM by Drew Marsh

# re: Err.. Is there a way to put custom HTML in the Blog Header

Yeah, just paste that HTML into the editor for a post. :)
Thursday, April 03, 2003 3:43 AM by Kirk Allen Evans

# re: Avoiding DB_SEC_E_AUTH_FAILED exception on connection string

You could have used \" to escape the quotes, had the "@" not preceded the string:

"Password=\"\""

However, this would not work with "@" in the beginning of the string, because "@" signifies that escape sequences are not processed. This is why the "\" characters in your string did not cause odd errors for unrecognized escape sequences. If you intend on using "@" with a string that contains double-quotes, you have to double-up the quotation marks:

@"Data Source=C:\Documents and Settings\royo\My Documents\WOZ.mdb;Password=""""";

Note that this is also explained in the C# Programmer's Reference:

ms-help://MS.VSCC/MS.MSDNQTR.2002APR.1033/csref/html/vclrfString.htm
Saturday, April 05, 2003 6:06 PM by TrackBack

# .NET Weblogs Feed : Jesse Ezell Blog

.NET Weblogs Feed : Jesse Ezell Blog
Sunday, April 06, 2003 5:46 PM by Matt Berther

# re: Config Hell

The main reason for having config files read only, IMHO, is due to permissions issues. Applications are typically installed to Program Files/*. On a locked down system, its very possible for a user not to have rights to that directory.

http://staff.develop.com/candera/weblog/2003/02/06.html

One alternative may be to use IsolatedStorage...
Sunday, April 06, 2003 10:58 PM by Thomas Tomiczek

# re: Config Hell

::its very possible for a user not to have rights to that
::directory.

Understatement. It is NORMAL for a user not to be able to modify files there.
Monday, April 07, 2003 12:22 AM by Scott Watermasysk

# re: Config Hell


Just create your own Config object and implement serialization.

Or even easier, create a class that dirives from SelfSerializer

-Scott
Monday, April 07, 2003 2:56 AM by TrackBack

# Hell Shmell : ISerializable

Hell Shmell : ISerializable
Monday, April 07, 2003 6:07 PM by TrackBack

# BCL Types Debate : .Avery Blog

BCL Types Debate : .Avery Blog
Monday, April 07, 2003 11:04 PM by Dan F

# re: Joining The BCL Types Wagon + Confession

1) yes. gimme readability any day. just call me mort
2) why worry about the rest of the world when there's perfectly good religious coding debates going on?
3) just me and that wierd guy over in the corner with the raincoat on
Friday, April 11, 2003 9:44 AM by Keith Pleas

# re: I'm A Mort!

That works! You're number 3. Send me your mailing address (keithp@guideddesign.com).
Friday, April 11, 2003 11:12 AM by Roy

# re: I'm A Mort!

Yoohoo!
Friday, April 11, 2003 10:16 PM by TrackBack

# Future of .NET Weblogs : Fabrice's weblog

Future of .NET Weblogs : Fabrice's weblog
Friday, April 11, 2003 10:16 PM by TrackBack

# DNWL future continued : ISerializable

DNWL future continued : ISerializable
Saturday, April 12, 2003 1:44 AM by Dan F

# re: Typed Datasets - Can You Get Much Cooler?

wow. double wow. thank you! i've been wondering about typed datasets for a while now, your blog entry (article?) has prompted me to go read some more about them. thank you again!
Saturday, April 12, 2003 2:14 AM by Roy

# re: Typed Datasets - Can You Get Much Cooler?

Thanks :) Glad to know what I write actually makes a difference sometimes ... ;)
Saturday, April 12, 2003 4:43 AM by TrackBack

# Article: Introduction to Typed Datasets : ISerializable

Article: Introduction to Typed Datasets : ISerializable