August 2007 - Posts

looking for September geekSpeak registration links?
31 August 07 04:40 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Due to a glitch in scheduling - the ONLY way to join the September geekSpeak shows live each Wednesday from 12-1 pm PST is by clicking the Live Meeting link on the geekSpeak blog at http://blogs.msdn.com/geekSpeak As usual, we'll post recorded shows up Read More...
Microsoft Academy Mobile - Enterprise podcasting platform built on SharePoint
30 August 07 12:55 AM | llangit | 5 Comments   
Currently this is only available for Microsoft employees internally. It's quite an impressive customization built out completely using the SharePoint platform as a base. We've had several customer requests to see this site, and we are considering using Read More...
One of the most important problems: Data Visualization
29 August 07 06:13 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Great article with interesting approaches. Given the volumes of data that we (should) be working with, this is a problem that I've been giving quite a bit of thought to lately. The reason I say 'should' is my bias toward data warehouse stores, given my Read More...
MSDN geekSpeak: Silverlight w/ Shawn Wildermuth (September 5th)
28 August 07 03:53 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Our first geekSpeak in September will be the return of Shawn Wildermuth , this time taking your questions on Silverlight. Shawn's also presenting a Silverlight workshop on the road, more information on this 3 day workshop can be found at http://www.silverlight-tour.com/ Read More...
Fry's is dangerous, isn't it?|
26 August 07 03:58 AM | llangit | 4 Comments   
Ok, I'll admit it, I've got a problem. For some girls it's shoes. I have to say that my 'habit' is a bit more troublesome (to my pocketbook anyway) -- for me it's laptops. I've been lusting after this one for quite a while, and today, while at Fry's I Read More...
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Understanding Hackers
25 August 07 06:02 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Do you code from written security requirements? Do you write Secure Code ? Does your test phase include security testing? How tempting is your application for hackers? Hackers are a different breed in many ways, not the least of which is determination. Read More...
I'll be in NorCal Oct 22-27 and speaking, speaking, speaking
25 August 07 12:35 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
1) Monday and Tuesday, Oct 22nd and Oct 23rd take me to the She'sGeeky unconference at the Computer History Musuem . Check out the list of geeky women that plan to attend. 2) Thursday and Friday, Oct 25th and Oct 26th, I'll be speaking at the (internal Read More...
Facebook Developer Garage in Santa Monica
23 August 07 07:32 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
35,000,000 users; 8,500,00 photos per day uploaded...do you know what the 'social graph' is? Link to Garage Calendar - Facebook Developers Wiki Read More...
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I'll be speaking on SharePoint at the Regional Architect Conference
22 August 07 12:19 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
On Tuesday, October 16th at 9:45-11:00 am at the Sheraton Marina in San Diego, CA. My topic is SharePoint Architectural Best Practices . I'll also be attending the conference on Monday, October 15th and the afternoon of the 16th after my talk. If you Read More...
Beautiful Search via Tafiti
21 August 07 09:49 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Have you seen it yet? Silverlight in action too! Have fun. Read More...
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Dynamic Data Display in Silverlight - Detailed How To
20 August 07 09:58 PM | llangit | 2 Comments   
Check out this well-written article from Ed (.NET developer who attended my recent MSDN presentation in San Diego, CA). Thanks for sharing Ed! Dynamic Data Display in Silverlight Read More...
A different way to 'see the stars' in LA
19 August 07 05:11 PM | llangit | 2 Comments   
I'll grant that it does take a certain temperament to live in SoCal, however if you can put up with stereotypical things (too many people, too much freeway, etc...), the area does have it charms as well. The Griffith is but one... Read More...
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I Am a Strange Loop
18 August 07 04:43 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
You KNOW you are a geek when stuff like this gets you excited. Doug Hofstadter is one my favorite writers ever, and that's saying something, since books have filled my world (and my home) since I can remember. If you are a Hofstadter fan, you may be surprised Read More...
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Get Started with Windows Live ID Now
18 August 07 03:25 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
From the site: A Quick Overview Windows Live ID is the identity and authentication system provided by Windows Live. Currently, more than 380 million users have credentials that work with Windows Live ID. And now, Microsoft offers two software development Read More...
SharePoint 2007: Team Tools Feature Explorer v1.0
17 August 07 06:43 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
SharePoint Developer? Check this out! SharePoint 2007 Weblog » Blog Archive » SharePoint 2007: Team Tools Feature Explorer v1.0 Read More...
How to: Hello World with Silverlight and Silverlight Streaming
15 August 07 03:37 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Here's a detailed answer to the SECOND good question of the day in today's MSDN event. Windows Live Quantum Mechanics : Hello World with Silverlight and Silverlight Streaming Read More...
Why is wsHttpBinding secure by default? How does it work?
15 August 07 03:25 AM | llangit | 2 Comments   
Here's a detailed answer to a great question from my MSDN session today. Q1. In the WCF demo, I illustrated the “secure by default” nature of wsHttpBinding. In order to illustrate this, we inspected the messages using Fiddler2 from a call using basicHttpBinding Read More...
ADD JAVASCRIPT INTELLISENSE TO VISUAL STUDIO 2008 BETA 2
13 August 07 07:58 PM | llangit | 3 Comments   
Working with the beta? and Silverlight? You'll want this then! This video provides step-by-step instructions for adding Silverlight 1.0 JavaScript Intellisense to Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 with Microsoft Silverlight Tools Alpha . Presented by Justin-Josef Read More...
MSDN events - more about LINQ, Silverlight and WCF
13 August 07 01:33 AM | llangit | 2 Comments   
Did you attend one my events in August to September 2007 and want more information about the topics covered? Here you go. I'll be updating this entry as I get questions from developers who attend my fall events. Happy studying and productive coding! LINQ Read More...
Microsoft Live Labs: Photosynth
11 August 07 06:46 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Something fun for those of us unwilling to travel to Orlando. My favorite general tool is the 'fly around' view. I particularly like this view as well. Microsoft Live Labs: Photosynth Read More...
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MSDN events in San Diego and LA next week - will you be there?
11 August 07 01:46 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Next week Tuesday (8/14) in San Diego and Thursday (8/16) in LA from 1-5pm ( FREE) * topics are LINQ, WCF and Silverlight. Pre-register at http://www.msdnevents.com/lynn (includes detailed agenda and locations) Lots of information, demos, resource DVDs, Read More...
Imagine Cup 07 - Are you following it?
09 August 07 10:05 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
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Buy.com's Garage Sale lets you sell your junk
08 August 07 06:27 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
and has you do so via your Facebook profile page... interesting Read More...
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Development Tools &Techniques for Working with Code in WSS 3.0
07 August 07 04:44 PM | llangit | 2 Comments   
Great article for SharePoint developers. Development Tools and Techniques for Working with Code in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (Part 1 of 2) Read More...
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Ultimate multi-tasking: refreshing Swedish & learning SharePoint Workflow development
07 August 07 12:40 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Some days I just LOVE my job. Anyone else besides me like watching this is Swedish? When I write C# samples, I like to use German strings, just to make it more interesting... Read More...
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Enterprise SharePoint Search Best Practices
06 August 07 06:07 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
a good read--even for developers Deploying and Supporting Enterprise Search Read More...
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F#
04 August 07 05:56 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Feeding my language hobby, I've taken a look at F# from MSR (Microsoft Research). If you have similar interest, you'll enjoy this too. There is also an 'all up' (of samples for F#) on CodePlex . http://research.microsoft.com/fsharp/fsharp.aspx Read More...
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Architecture Journal Profile: Scott Guthrie
03 August 07 06:09 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Interesting read about Scott's career at MS. In case you aren't familiar he leads the ASP.NET team (and more). If you don't already read his blog , I'd highly recommend it as well. Link to Architecture Journal Profile: Scott Guthrie Read More...
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Twiistup 2 - August 8th in Venice
03 August 07 05:52 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   
I'll be there - will you? Twiistup 2 - Event Hosted by Eventbrite Read More...
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Only in America: CliffsNotes for TV
02 August 07 08:03 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
It appears that our attention span has sunk to a new record low. I had thought we still had around a 15 minute tolerance. Based on this story, I appear to have overestimated. And people ask me why moving to a foreign country becomes more and more appealing... Read More...
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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP2 Reporting Services integration with WSS 3.0 and MOSS 2007
01 August 07 10:55 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Well-written blog post. SSRS 2005 SP2 integration with WSS 3.0 and MOSS 2007 Read More...
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