May 2007 - Posts

I want his job
31 May 07 07:43 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
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Astronaut wannabe?
31 May 07 07:12 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
This looks like fun! ZERO-G Weightless Experience Read More...
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RESTful CardSpace: example of sending tokens using the new WCF AJAX Services in Orcas
31 May 07 03:57 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Vittorio (once again) has something cool to show us on Vibro.NET . How can you not like a guy who color-codes his examples? Read More...
Microsoft Surface
30 May 07 05:47 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Here's something new... Link to Microsoft Surface Read More...
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geekSpeak is moving to Channel 9
29 May 07 09:57 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Check it out - I'm co-hosting a show on Channel 9 . More details, such as show schedule, guests, etc...to follow shortly! We've got many, many cool things planned for this - watch for updates on my blog. Read More...
Why run more than 13 miles? Really why?
28 May 07 07:47 PM | llangit | 3 Comments   
I've run the annual Saddleback Memorial day 5k many times now and always wondered - what would it be like to run their 1/2 marathon ? Today I did it (in just over 2 hours). If you are not a runner, that's probably all you need to know, however, if you Read More...
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As a developer, which Microsoft technologies should I learn now?
28 May 07 05:24 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Kirk Allen writes eloquently on this topic in his blog . I would only quibble with the order of his list - my ranking would move the Identity Metasystem to position 6. Read More...
Dreaming of Startrails
27 May 07 03:18 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Here's a link to a cool app to help you make your own startrails. Read More...
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Another thing that you may not need - a TV as thin as paper
26 May 07 03:56 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
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SharePoint and Popfly integration example
25 May 07 10:43 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Are you Popflying yet? Link to Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies Team Blog : SharePoint and Popfly integration -- yes, really! Read More...
What can Facebook do for me?
25 May 07 10:28 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Well, I guess it can integrate Twitter and more stuff...still trying to figure out if that's actually important though. Link to Facebook | Home Read More...
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patterns & practices: Team Dev w/ Visual Studio Team Foundation Server
24 May 07 07:47 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Working with VSTS? Read this best practices guide. Link to patterns & practices: Team Development with Visual Studio Team Foundation Server Read More...
Joe Stagner lists of Ajax Libraries, Frameworks and Toolkits
24 May 07 07:25 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Useful! Link to Joe Stagner - Frustrated by Design ! : A complete list of Ajax Libraries, Frameworks and Toolkits Read More...
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NikeLab Home
23 May 07 11:59 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
So wierd, but I like it... Source: NikeLab Home Read More...
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Silverlight Development tools
23 May 07 07:19 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Have you started working with Silverlight 1.0 or 1.1 yet (used to be called WPF/E internally)? Here's where you download the tools to get started (SDKs, samples, etc...) You'll also need to sign up for a (free) streaming account. Link to Microsoft Silverlight: Read More...
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Microsoft Popfly
22 May 07 09:58 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
This is my distraction of the day...way too much fun. Link to Microsoft Popfly Read More...
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Setting Up a Dev Environment for 2007 Office System (SharePoint)
22 May 07 07:18 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Since you asked (answering more event attendee mail) - here's a useful link Link to Setting Up a Development Environment for the 2007 Microsoft Office System Read More...
Vista and Longhorn Developer Story: App Compat Cookbook
22 May 07 05:43 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
If you developing applications for Vista / Longhorn, here's the link you need (because several of you attending my events recently have asked)... Link to The Windows Vista and Windows "Longhorn" Server Developer Story: Application Compatibility Cookboo Read More...
MSDN Webcast: Business Data Catalog Overview (Level 200)
22 May 07 12:41 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
SharePoint, SharePoint, SharePoint - I'm in the middle of a 12-part webcast series (SharePoint for Developers) and feel like I am just scratching the surface. In the world of SharePoint, there really is so much to talk about. And, I don't seem to be the Read More...
Exploring Beautiful Languages - a blog for me!
21 May 07 01:07 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   
As a language geek, I am constantly on the lookout for interesting features of current and future languages. Elegant language (whether code or human language) has a kind of musicality to it. This article (and the related links) are right up my alley. Read More...
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ASP.NET developer - want to give back? - contact me!
18 May 07 05:57 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
I've been involved with this group for awhile now. They do fantastic work around the world in support of education in general - with a particular emphasis on improving the possibilities for women and girls. We are in need of a couple of ASP.NET 2.0 developers Read More...
Jim Hugunin's Thinking Dynamic : Dynamic Languages and the Common Language Runtime (CLR)
18 May 07 05:30 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   
As I work to absorb the raft of recent announcements (mostly around MIX07), I discovered the DLR - or dynamic language runtime. Jim's blog is devoted to helping you to understand how to work with DLR languages, such as IronPython. His entire blog is a Read More...
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User Rights and Visual Studio
17 May 07 04:20 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Per requests of my event attendees, here's a link about working in VS as 'non-admin' Link to User Rights and Visual Studio Read More...
ASP.NET Futures in CTP - get Silverlight controls for ASP.NET
16 May 07 11:46 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Check it out - Silverlight controls, Dynamic Data controls and more stuff you'll want to have. Link to ASP.NET Futures: ASP.NET Web: The Official Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 Site Read More...
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SoCal Code Camp June 30 and July 1 at UCSD - fun, free, learn!
16 May 07 07:46 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Join me at Code Camp - hosted by my fellow DE (Developer Evangelist) Woody Pewitt as UCSD. Here you'll meet with and learn from people just like you, that is, working developers. If you want to present a session, just sign up at the site and join in. Read More...
Silverlight Pad
16 May 07 05:23 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Requires install of Silverlight, and you may have to refresh your browser... Read More...
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Links to SharePoint for Developers webcast series on BenkoTIPS
15 May 07 04:26 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
The links are live through session 8 on Mike's blog - be sure to register! Link to BenkoTIPS > Home Read More...
About acceleration
14 May 07 08:43 PM | llangit | 2 Comments   
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WPF / Expressions Videos - WindowsClient.net
13 May 07 06:00 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Learning WPF? This is a great new site that will help you. In addition to the videos, there are links to downloadable samples, client controls, virtual labs and much more. Link to Video Tutorials - WindowsClient.net Read More...
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Developer Resources for Workflows for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and SharePoint Server 2007
11 May 07 07:32 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
From my webcast today - here are the links - be sure to search using the tags 'MOSS' and 'SharePoint' on my blog for even more information! Link to Developer Introduction to Workflows for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and SharePoint Server 2007 downloads Read More...
You know you are a geek when...
11 May 07 06:22 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   
You actually really, really enjoy hearing a detailed, technical explanation (given by a developer) of the most complex data mining algorithm available in SQL Server 2005 Data Mining -Microsoft Neural Networks. The MSDN docs say "The Microsoft Neural Network Read More...
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We have the tools, will will be able to use them effectively?
10 May 07 02:55 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Edward Tufte is one of the key thinkers in this area. Below is a link to a summary of his ideas. While in attendance at our first ever Business Intelligence conference in Seattle this week, I am stuck by the dichotomy between the power of the tools and Read More...
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BI Polar
08 May 07 10:31 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Matthew Roche - the technical reviewer for my recently published Business Intelligence book, started this blog - check it out! Link to BI Polar Read More...
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Did you know that you can use SharePoint to search OneNote content?
07 May 07 04:59 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Here's how to set it up... Link to How to configure SharePoint to let you search OneNote 2007 content on SharePoint sites Read More...
Do you know how to simulate a class in JavaScript?
07 May 07 04:07 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
You use a constructor function like this: function DogConstructor(name) { this.name = name; this.respondTo = function(name) { if(this.name == name) { alert(“Woof”); } }; } var spot = new DogConstructor(“Spot”); spot.respondTo(“Rover”); // nope spot.respondTo(“Spot”); Read More...
Download details: SharePoint Server 2007 SDK: Software Development Kit and ECM Starter Kit
07 May 07 12:50 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Get this to get white papers and samples that will help you create custom workflows for SharePoint (and more). I'll be doing a webcast this friday (noon PST) on this topic. ECM stands for Enterprise Content Management, and is another name for a SharePoint Read More...
Silverlight 1.1 Developer Reference poster
04 May 07 08:40 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Released at Mix07 - this is a great reference tool to help you understand Silverlight . Read More...
Want to learn more about the ASP.NET AJAX Client Libraries?
04 May 07 03:30 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Listen to the first in a multi-part series from my MSAM MSDN presenter colleague Rob Badgby. He's expanded on the presentation that we are giving in this quarter's talk - writing his own sample application and going deeper into OOP coding w/Javascript. Read More...
Man Shop: Software: Foundations of SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence
02 May 07 08:56 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
So, my book is now widely available for purchase - you can even order it from the "Man Shop" if you are so inclined. :) Link to Man Shop: Software: Foundations of SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Read More...
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Windows Live Dev
01 May 07 01:42 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
This site has been completely updated and revised - check it out. Also, if you are following the announcements comming out of Mix07 - you are probably interested in hearing more about Silverlight . Link to Windows Live Dev Read More...

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