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New activity, new focus, new tools, new toys!
I intend to start posting again, although the focus will be changing somewhat. I no longer use Flash, it just isn't worth the effort involved and the debugging nightmares to try and build applications with it. We don't use it where I work, and I no longer...
Application Blocks for faster coding
I was at the Security Summit yesterday (based on the DevDays stuff in America), and was reminded yet again of the great Application Blocks that are available, so here's some links: Microsoft patterns and practices for Application Architecture and Design...
Posted: Mar 17 2004, 08:42 AM by XMLEvangelist | with 3 comment(s)
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A year already?! Where do I go from here...
It turns out that I've been blogging for over a year already! I was first introduced to this by a co-worker Darren Neimke , we've both since left that company and moved on to other seperate jobs. I'm still trying to find my 'direction' for this blog....
SQL Reporting Services
Well, I just got back from the SQL Reporting Services MSDN Update session. As always Adam Cogan was entertaining while still providing heaps of information, and live code demos! I was in the beta for Rosetta (SQL Reporting Services), but never had a chance...
Posted: Feb 19 2004, 03:18 PM by XMLEvangelist | with 6 comment(s)
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The history of Reporting with the Microsoft Development environment
With SQL Reporting Services being released recently, it's interesting to look back on the history of reporting... For me it began with MS Access v1.0 back in 1992. A nice reporting system, with some programmability, producing on-screen and printed reports...
Posted: Feb 10 2004, 01:06 PM by XMLEvangelist | with 7 comment(s)
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Free defect tracking software
Axosoft is offering bloggers a free 3-user version of their .NET & SQL based OnTime defect tracking software ( bug tracking software ). For more information, visit http://www.axosoft.com/Free3UserOffer.htm .
Posted: Feb 09 2004, 01:26 PM by XMLEvangelist | with 5 comment(s)
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Embedding Flash in a Windows Forms .NET app
Mark G. Patterson asked: "What's the best way to embed flash animations in .NET Windows Forms apps?" Well, here's how I do it... First you want to add the "Flash" control to the Toolbox: Right-click on the Toolbox, choose "Add/Remove items..." Select...
I quit!
I quit my job this week! I will be starting with my new employer as soon as I am released from my current contract (I'm meant to give 4 weeks notice, but my new employer wants me ASAP). It will be an interesting move for me, as I will be going from a...
TypeFinder macro update
It seems that Jan Tielens has updated the TypeFinder macro again. It's got a few nice extras in there. There's one little addition I would add, once you have the macro installed browse in the AddDirective method down to where it has this line: While text...
Posted: Aug 21 2003, 12:27 PM by XMLEvangelist | with no comments
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Technical Content part #2
Well, I got some good feedback from my last post, seems like I've finally got some readers! :) I've since seen some really well done presentations. One that currently rates as #1 on my list was the .NET Compact Framework (DEV308), extremely well done...
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