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Monday, June 19, 2006 3:56 PM

Windows Vista - some quick Q&A

I thought it would be useful to share a few answers to some common (but thankfully straightforward) questions: Q: Where do I start? A: Your first port of call is http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista Q: What features are in what version? A: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/editions/default.mspx
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Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:29 PM

Workflow Foundation and Biztalk Server - when to use which?

Last week an ISV approached me after I showed Workflow Foundation and to parphrase, said "Given Workflow Foundation now exits, why would I ever consider Biztalk". This is not the first time I have been asked this - but unlike previous occassions the conversation
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Tuesday, June 13, 2006 11:00 AM

New community site for all things .NET Framework 3.0 (WinFX) NetFx3.com

Good news - we have just launched the NetFx3.com site, a new developer community that focuses on the four new technologies included in the.NET Framework 3.0. NetFx3.com is based on the success and feedback we received for the existing WindowsWorkflow.net
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Monday, June 12, 2006 1:47 PM

Not in Boston for Tech Ed - then head to Virtual Tech Ed

I am expecting some good content to be shared at Tech Ed - catch it at http://virtualteched.com/default.aspx
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Sunday, June 11, 2006 11:17 PM

.NET Framework 3.0 will be released in 2006

Why? Simple - WinFX is being renamed .NET Framework 3.0 :-) IMVHO this is an overdue rename and very welcome. WinFX ultimately was .NET Framework 2.0 with lots of great new stuff - just in the same way .NET Framework 2.0 was Framework 1.1 with lots of
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Wednesday, June 07, 2006 10:54 AM

Using Windows Vista Command Links in Managed Code

In my first post on Command Links I talked about the challenge of developing for something when you have no documentation. In this second post I will discuss how we can use Command Links from managed code - specifically Windows Forms using C#. I take
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Wednesday, June 07, 2006 9:52 AM

An exercise in discovering how to use Command Links in Windows Vista without documentation

This Thursday and Friday we are running a Vista lab for a number of our ISV early adopters. One area I am looking at for the lab is the Command Link control - and how ISVs can make use of it in Windows Vista. What are Command Links and why should we care?
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Wednesday, June 07, 2006 8:15 AM

I have good news and bad news for ISVs and Windows Vista - yep - its the "compatibility" word

First the bad news. How can I put this... your app may not work on Windows Vista. Which would be a shame. Microsofts biggest launch since Windows 95 - and your application won't even install - or if it does it won't actually run properly. Nobody wants
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Wednesday, June 07, 2006 8:01 AM

Windows Vista Beta 2 - my install experience

I have been running with a pre-beta 2 build for sometime - and last night decided it was time to flatten my Toshiba Tecra M3 and start over - in part inspired by my colleague Mikes very positive experience . First the good news - I have a working Tecra
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