January 2007 - Posts

NZ on codeplex
31 January 07 07:45 PM

We have now got three projects on codeplex based on work started by New Zealand developers. What is Codeplex? CodePlex is Microsoft's open source project hosting web site. You can use CodePlex to create new projects to share with the world, join others Read More...

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SQL Server Compact Edition released!
15 January 07 11:03 PM

Good news - SQL Server Compact Edition has been released. This is a new offering of SQL Server based on SQL Server Mobile that will run on mobile devices (Pocket PC and Smartphones) as well as on Windows XP and Windows Vista. From the download page: Microsoft Read More...

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Tech Ed - Who do you want to see in New Zealand?
15 January 07 12:04 AM

I'm starting to think through speakers for Tech Ed 2007 and I'm interested in getting your help. If you could get any technical speaker in Microsoft to New Zealand who would it be and why? I'm expecting lots of requests for Bill Gates, but assuming we Read More...

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Web Service Software Factory released
10 January 07 11:24 PM

If you are into building websites and want to take it to the next level but dont quite know how to put it together, the Patterns and Practices team have the solution for you. The Web Service Software Factory (also known as the Service Factory) is an integrated Read More...

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Mix 07 Registration now open
07 January 07 11:05 PM

Yup. I'm back at work, and one of the first things I saw in my inbox was that Mix registrations are now open. Again - this year, the event will be held in Las Vegas from April 30 th to May 2 nd , at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. More information can Read More...

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