November 2007 - Posts

Remainder of Mix:UK 07 Videos posted
30 November 07 11:12 AM | ianm | 0 Comments   

We have now (finally!) posted the remainder of the videos from session at the Mix:UK 07 event. Previously there were some gaps but now all 36 videos are up there for you to view in the funky Silverlight viewer, or download to watch separately / while Read More...

Filed under: Mix UK

Windows Live Developer Tools add-on and Visual Studio 2008
23 November 07 09:26 AM | ianm | 1 Comments   

As you know, Visual Studio 2008 is now released and some of you may be wondering whether the add-on for Windows Live development works with the released version of VS2008. The short answer is yes, although there is one small tweak to the web config file Read More...

Filed under: Windows Live, Visual Studio 2008

Under the covers of the Windows Live QuickApps
21 November 07 12:04 PM | ianm | 0 Comments   

I have mentioned the Windows Live QuickApps previously as I feel they're a really good way to get hold of operational source code of real working web applications to use in your own development projects. However it can be difficult for the uninitiated Read More...

Filed under: Windows Live, quickapps

Visual Studio 2008 RTM now on MSDN subscriber downloads
19 November 07 03:34 PM | ianm | 22 Comments   

In case you didn't see this elsewhere, if you're an MSDN subscriber you can download Visual Studio 2008 right away. And .NET 3.5 of course. All very cool. While there are a whole host of new features (and the Moth's blog is a great place to read about Read More...

Filed under: Windows Live, .NET 3.5, Visual Studio 2008

Mix 2008 Registrations Open
09 November 07 09:09 AM | ianm | 0 Comments   

In case you missed this announcement, registrations for next year's Mix event in Las Vegas are now open. Last year the event filled pretty quickly so if you're thinking about going it might be worth signing up sooner rather than later. Register at http://visitmix.com/200 Read More...

Filed under: Mix

A New Job
07 November 07 04:07 PM | ianm | 4 Comments   

Well the time has come for me to move on to something new. I'm still going to be working for Microsoft but I have been really fortunate to be accepted for a new role as the Windows Live Commercial Lead for the UK. What does this mean? There's a really Read More...

Filed under: Windows Live