Gene Webb's Blog : General

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genewebb — Sun, 13 May 2007 05:59:00 GMT

Well I am about 3 months into the move from Dallas to Birmingham and I have to say I love it! We moved to a small town about 25 miles from downtown pop. 1200 and it reminds me of growing up in South Mississippi. The customers and people in Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia are great. Every time I would visit home (South Mississippi) I would remember how much I missed. I spent a few days in Jackson, Mississippi visiting customers and really enjoyed it. I am working diligently to catch up my skills and knowledge around Business Intelligence and as much as I love working with our developer tools I think BI will step it up a notch. There is so much to know and learn that I could spend a month just taking classes and still not be caught up!

Eric Lee Moving On

genewebb — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:18:00 GMT

Eric Lee is moving on and started his own consulting company. Thought I woudl provide a little free PR and a link

http://www.counterpunchsoftware.com/

Microsoft Smart Client Application Promotion

genewebb — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 18:55:00 GMT

The Microsoft Smart Client Application Promotion is a unique opportunity for independent software vendors (ISVs) that create "Smart Client Applications"—software programs that use the latest Microsoft Windows runtime technologies and meet certain requirements—to be eligible for promotion and distribution opportunities from Microsoft. If you are an ISV and promoting and distributing your application is your top priority, read on

Upcoming Microsoft Events

genewebb — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:35:00 GMT

Events are in the DFW area unless noted.

New Horizons, Microsoft and the Texas Rangers – June 27, 2005

New Horizons Computer Learning Center and Microsoft are partnering up to invite TDMs to the Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels baseball game in the Casey’s Corner Suite. Prior to the game will be a presentation on Software Assurance, Microsoft Organizational Assessment, and Office 2003 Tips and Tricks.

Contact Steve Sharpless, stsharp@microsoft.com, for registration.

An Evening at the Races June 29, 2005

This event for key members of the Dallas business community, Geniant and Microsoft would like to invite your customers to enjoy an evening at Lone Star Park on June 29. Relax in the private enclosed suite where dinner and appropriate refreshments will be served.

Contact Steve Sharpless, stsharp@microsoft.com, or Kathryn Marsman, kathalm@microsoft.com.

2005 PASS Community Summit September 27-30, 2005

The 2005 PASS Community Summit is the largest event of the year exclusively dedicated to SQL Server education.

Register by June 30, 2005 for only $1295!

http://www.sqlpass.org/events/summit05/index.cfm

What Is The World Coming To: Software Is Not Free?

genewebb — Fri, 27 May 2005 18:18:00 GMT

http://www.forbes.com/home/technology/2005/05/26/cz_dl_0526linux.html

Speaking as someone from an ISV background myself I have never understood open source as a business model. It is easy to see the attractivness to the receiving end of the transaction those that get it for "free" it is even easy to understand those developers that want to give something back and participate in the evolution of something. I just have never understood how the person who signs the checks could justify it.

Guess I am not alone ......

Got this from a co-worker (Thanks Paul) who got it from someone ....

"My response is, Let me know when your rent and college tuition are free, when gas and groceries are free, and when your girlfriend decides that you having no money is a great idea. When all this is true I'll get on the bandwagon, too. Some people don't understand that it costs saliers to develop stuff and support stuff"

Upcoming Microsoft Events

genewebb — Mon, 23 May 2005 16:28:00 GMT

Events are in the DFW area unless noted.

Windows Forms v2.0 Overview – May 24, 2005 (Oklahoma City, OK)

Developers will be exposed to the new benefits of Visual Studio 2005 for developing Smart Client applications.

http://www.microsofttraining.com/content/invitationcode.asp?txtInvitationCode=303649 Invitation Code – 303649

Virtual Classroom Training Session – What's New in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and ASP .NET 2.0

Developers will learn and experience the new features and functionality of the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 product and ASP.NET 2.0.

· Session 1 (Event ID 303677): May 23^rd , May 24^th and May 25^th (1PM-5PM EST)

· Session 2 (Event ID 303679): May 25^th , May 26^th and May 27^th (8AM-12PM EST)

http://www.hp-microsoft.net/vs/

Visual Studio Team System Overview – May 25, 2005 (Oklahoma City, OK)

Developers will be exposed to the benefits of the new Visual Studio 2005 Team System.

http://www.microsofttraining.com/content/invitationcode.asp?txtInvitationCode=303650 Invitation Code – 303650

LiveMeeting for VSTS Tester – May 25, 2005

This Live Meeting presentation on Visual Studio Team Tester for Developers will be presented by Eric Lee of the VSTS team. Attendees will hear about the next generation Visual Studio product focused on the tester.

https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/microsoft/join

Meeting ID: 24RHF5, Attendee Key: TP7QTJ

Global Energy Forum – May 25, 2005

Microsoft’s Global Energy Forum 2005 for IT Professionals features speakers and information tracks on a variety of issues specific to the energy industry covering such topics as intelligence, compliance, connectivity, security, and ways to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s critical energy technology and business issues.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032270448

Project & Visio Tips & Tricks - June 7, 2005

This event for IT Professionals will give an in-depth view of Project & Visio 2003 features with hints and tips on getting the most out of each tool’s features and functionality.

http://msevents.microsoft.com Event ID 1032273753

Virtual Classroom Training Session - Mobile Development on the Compact Framework

Developers will learn to develop enterprise applications for Windows Mobile using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET.

· Session 1 (Event ID 303702): June 15-16 (11AM–3PM EST)

· Session 2 (Event ID 303703): June 15-16 (4PM-8PM EST)

http://www.hp-microsoft.net/compact

Visual Studio 2005 Developer Conference – June 16, 2005

Developers will see all the new Visual Studio Team System Suite — a set of highly integrated tools that creates a collaborative team development environment. Learn how Team System will change the way your organization designs and develops software. The day will consist of three tracks: Smart Client Applications, ASP.NET 2.0, Visual Studio Team Track System. Register now and receive three FREE books, a $90 value!

https://www.chrysalisevents.com/vs2005devcon/

The cost for the event is only $99!

Virtual Classroom Training Session – Microsoft Security Guidance Training for Developers

Developers will learn how to develop secure code and applications over 12hours of training spread across 3 days.

· Session 1 (Event ID 303681): June 20^th, June 21^st and Jun 23^rd (4PM-8PM EST)

· Session 2 (Event ID 303672): June 22^nd, June 23^rd and Jun 24^th (11AM-3PM EST)

http://www.hp-microsoft.net/security/

2005 PASS Community Summit – September 27-30, 2005

The 2005 PASS Community Summit is the largest event of the year exclusively dedicated to SQL Server education.

Register by June 30, 2005 for only $1295!

http://www.sqlpass.org/events/summit05/index.cfm

Visual Studio Team System Demonstration - Austin MTC!

genewebb — Wed, 11 May 2005 20:21:00 GMT

Visual Studio Team System, June 9th

Agenda

4:00 VSTS Overview
5:00 Pizza is Served!
5:15 VSTS Demo
7:00 Q&A
7:30 Conclusion

Presenter: Joseph Fultz, Senior Technology Specialist, Microsoft

Hosted by the Microsoft Technology Center and the Central Region ISV Team

Please join us at the Microsoft Technology Center in Austin, Texas for an afternoon on Visual Studio Team System. Come and learn how you can benefit as an ISV from developing with the upcoming release of Visual Studio. There will be lots of demos, prizes, and pizza!

Join us for Pizza, Salad, Soda and some great information, directly from the experts on Visual Studio Team System 2005! Please RSVP by sending an email to genew@microsoft.com to hold your space. Please feel free to forward within your organization but please have them send an email so we get an accurate count.

Date: Thursday, June 9th, 2005
Time: 4:00pm - 7:30pm

Microsoft Technology Center Information

Address: Stonebridge Plaza 1, 9606 N. Mopac, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78759

(We are located on the southbound access road of Mopac just south of Capital of Texas Highway/Hwy 360.)

General phone: (512) 795-5300

Alternate phone: Shannon Panichi, Briefing Coordinator, (512) 795-5394

Fax: (512) 795-5364
E-mail: mtcaus@microsoft.com

Travel to and from Austin Airport

Taxicabs as well as several car rental agencies, located to the left of baggage claim, are readily available for your convenience. The cost for a taxi is approximately $35 to $40, U.S., or you can opt to “ride share” for significantly less. Be aware that travel times vary greatly on Texas’s highways, depending on your arrival and departure times.

Convenient Parking
Stonebridge Plaza has a covered parking garage (attached to the building) with five levels for ample parking

Upcoming Events I Will Be Speaking At (Realm Business Solutions Customer Conference)

genewebb — Tue, 10 May 2005 19:57:00 GMT

June 1st - 3rd, San Diego California, http://www.realm.com/company/fusion.html

I will be doing several presentations

The Future of the Platform
Sharepoints and Portals

Rob Howard on ASP.NET Design

genewebb — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 15:56:00 GMT

http://www.theserverside.net/talks/index.tss?News04_12_05-click

Visual Studio 2005 Pricing Licensing Announcement

genewebb — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 18:42:00 GMT

The Visual Studio 2005 announcement regarding pricing and licensing was released as planned on Monday, March 21st. View the story and the Q&A with S. Somasegar.

Updated content is also available on the MSDN How to Buy site

ISV Royalty Reporting Tips From Debbie Aarivig (World Wide Program Manager ISV Royalty)

genewebb — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 03:02:00 GMT

Many of you have been contacting me about Royalty reporting issues.

If they are a V3.0 ISV

1. make sure that the ISV has downloaded the Ops Guidebook off of Http://www.explore.ms

Under ISV under subheading Training- This guide will walk them through the process

2. If they did not get a MOET account when they signed their agreement - have them open an incident in the Call Logging Tool (CLT) on http://www.explore.ms

Step One: Choose Country

Step Two Choose Volume Licensing

Step Three Choose ISV

Step Four Choose inquiry

Step Five Choose Systems/Tools

Step Six Choose MOET

In subject put name of ISV and their agreement # and hit next

In the comments page - type the contact name, telephone number and email address - say they have a V3.0 ISV ROyalty agreement but did not get a MOET account- please set up as ISV is waiting to report

If they have a V2.X agreement they should be submitting their report through the CLT on http://www.explore.ms