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EntLib is Out
Just in case you can't find the latest version of EntLib on GotDotNet workspace like me, please go to the Microsoft download site directly now.
Colt Kwong
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Usability and Cost
Usability is a wide subject and one conclusion I can made after attending a 4-hours usability training this morning: Respect the Users.
Many companies mainly focus on analysis, architect, design, coding and testing, but the principal consultant presented many good points in usabiility on software production. I talked with the consultant after the official training, and he also said that many I.T. people always do what they think and rarely get user involed in the production lifecycle (especially in the fast-chaning and limited budget style), as I.T. people always believe they understand what users want after a couple of interviews or discussions with user representatives or process owners, but the truth may not like that and turn out the dev cost (including re-development cost) may finally higher than expected... well, it's good to arrange such training and I hope our dev team members and strategic planners get something from it today. :)
Colt Kwong
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EntLib Release to Web
I just chatted with Jason about the (comming soon) release date of the EntLib few days ago, and today, the date is officially confirmed and announced - Enterprise Library RTW (Release To Web) [via Scott Densmore]
Colt Kwong
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Encryption for IM
I'm confused when chatting with my INETA buddies last week...
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First peer-to-peer infringer arrested
Bit Torrent (BT) is nothing new and I know the information structure (I just help the internal MIS and personnel department to gather information and a warning letter was given to an employee, because this guy used BT during office hour with office equipment/resources). There are a lots of debates about BT around but I don't have any interest or feeling on it. Anyway, a jobless Hong Konger was arrested today and he may become the first case of copyright ordinance violation in the world... will see..
Colt Kwong
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Putting Control Everywhere in your Web Form
I see this kind of questions from time to time on the forums, and yes, people may probably thinking of GridLayout and FlowLayout immediately as in VS.NET. However, there's no such property for the <body> tag in ASP.NET Web Matrix be default.. BUT, there's a button on the menu bar providing this function: "Absolute Position", you can put any control in anywhere you like after enabling it.
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Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
I installed the sexy MS AntiSpyware few days ago, and I noticed the new Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool from my MVP lead tonight. Check it out!
(No malicious software was detected in my machine luckily :)
Colt Kwong
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Inside MSDN2 Library and Reporting Services
February 2005 MSDN Magazine now online! [via Steve]
I spent few minutes in reading 2 articles just now:
1. Designing URLs for MSDN2 - When playing with the VS 2005 CTP bit recently, I visited the MSDN2 Library frequently and it'd good to see the mechanism of MSDN2/MTPS from the designer.
2. Display Your Data Your Way with Custom Renderers for Reporting Services - I post a review about Reporting Services in Action recently, so the title draw my attention. (BTW, this article is written by a fellow Hong Konger)
Colt Kwong
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My ASP.NET Web Log on the Forums
I have been using this Weblog @ ASP.NET since 2003.. I know the user accounts are shared between this app and the ASP.NET Forum app, but I just found that there's a HyperLink in my Profile about ASP.NET WebLog.. What's this HyperLink for? (Well, it display a 404 page anyway?!)
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My Article on MSDN Southeast Asia Edition
I may blogged too much about the Tsunami in Southeast Asia recently, and now, let me change the topic and talk about another story in SEA: the MSDN Magazine SEA edition issue#2 was just published. I wrote an article to compare and contrast Visual Web Developer Express 2005 and ASP.NET Web Matrix, but.. well, once again, my surname is wrong on the cover... :S ah... it's me, so please feel free to contact me in case of any query about this article anyway.
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Review: Microsoft Reporting Services in Action Go Live
After the long X'mas and new year holiday, I just submitted a review of the title "Microsoft Reporting Services in Action" on aspalliance.com. This is an interesting and useful book and I'll rate it as 4 out of 5 stars overall.
BTW, This book recalls me that Manning Publishing have their "xxx in Action" brand and series of books, which is similar to the "Professional xxx" series (e.g. Pro Visual Studio .NET ;) inWroxAPress. Anyway, I'm interest in the "Subversion in Action" and I'll most likely pick a copy in shortly future. :)
Colt Kwong
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Comment Spam or Real Comment?
I blogged a message about helping the people in SEA and looking for volunteer yesterday, and then I received an email with subject "Help with "Victim Tracking" Web app (via Colt Kwong's Blog)" this morning, the sender is Paulo Correia (pauloXXXX@gmail.com; IP Address: IP Address: 212.55.XXX.XX), and the content is nothing but just a "Hi,"
I'm confused: Is this message sent by a comment spam machine... or is it sent from a real human?
* I'm serious about this voluntary project and seek help from the public, so no kidding / spamming in this case please... and if you're the real Paulo, I'm very appreciate if you could send an email to me again, thanks. *
Colt Kwong
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Helping the people in South East Asia with your Technical Knowledge
I'm happy today as I can help the people affected by Tsunami with my technical knowledge, in addition to monetary donation to various organization.
I sent an email asking for the status of my INETA Asia Pacific buddies after the tragedy, and I also talked with the INETA member group leader in Indonesia and staff in Microsoft Indonesia -> ALL of them are safe and fine! Moreover, Anand and I will work with few Indonesian developers developing a "Victim Tracking" Web app, the purpose and urgency of this app are obvious, and the staff said they want more developers! So if you're free and know ASP.NET (C#), feel free to drop me a message and let's help in this meaningful project.
Thanks,
Colt Kwong
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MS AntiSpyware Beta 1
Hannes blogged about the MS AntiSpyware Beta 1, it's a good news for me (Coincidentially, I found the default home page of my I.E. was change to something else since yesterday). Actually, I used Ad-aware and SpyBot but no help, so I really excited to see the availability of this new beta tool, but .. it reports that no spyware threats were found (but I still can't use I.E. right now.. :S
I'm trying the full system scan right now, and the strange thing is that I do HOPE it shows me that spyware was found in my system, such that I can kill all these annoying bots.
Colt Kwong
