February 2008 - Posts

Use this cool app to build your schedule for Mix08
29 February 08 06:14 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   

Going to Mix08 next week? Check out this cool Vista (WPF) application. These are the sessions I am going to try to catch each day as well. I am looking forward to seeing you there. Wednesday Thursday Friday get the WPF Mix08 schedule app Read More...

Filed under: ASP.NET development, MIX, Technical Conference

Heroes Happen Here :: Register For an Event
28 February 08 08:31 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   

Now that the big world-wide launch in LA is over, I've got some fun pictures for you. First of which is 'my' launch hero (friend, fellow developer, co-writer...) Matthew Roche. Matthew attended the LA Launch and got the well-deserved VIP treatment. It Read More...

Filed under: MSDN events, Southern California, ASP.NET development, Technical Conference

It's hot in LA - for tech start ups that is...
24 February 08 08:14 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   

The talent is here, the parties are here - what more could you want? Did I mention that I love my job? http://www.investors.com/editorial/IBDArticles.asp?artsec=17&issue=20080222 Read More...

Filed under: Southern California, ASP.NET development

Microsoft Launch Wave 2008 in LA on Feb 27
21 February 08 04:19 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   

I like it when cool stuff happens in my town. It looks like over 6,000 of you will join me, the local Microsoft team, and a couple of people from corporate (you know, SteveB and some folks from Redmond :) at the LA Launch event live next Wednesday, February Read More...

Filed under: MSDN events, Southern California, ASP.NET development, Technical Conference

Microsoft DreamSpark
20 February 08 09:18 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   

What is it? Free software for students. Why? So, that you can build stuff using our tools. I tested out the verification process and it seems pretty straightforward. I notice that most of UC (University of California) schools seem to be in the verification Read More...

Filed under: Southern California, Fun, Helping

Learning Silverlight? Join geekSpeak webcasts
19 February 08 04:29 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   

This link points to an 'all up' MSDN webcast page for Silverlight. We've got not one, but two geekSpeak webcasts scheduled (one tomorrow, one next month), with Silverlight developer experts. Join us! Microsoft Silverlight: Light Up the Web Read More...

Filed under: ASP.NET development, geekSpeak, Webcasts

Microsoft DigiGirlz Day - March 24 in Irvine, CA
19 February 08 12:29 AM | llangit | 10 Comments   

Do you know any 12-17 year old girls who are interested in learning more about a career in technology? Microsoft is hosting a day-long event (9am to 5pm) at our Irvine, CA offices on Monday, March 24th called DigiGirlz Day. The event is a fun and interactive Read More...

Filed under: Southern California, Fun, Helping

SQL Server 2008 for Business Intelligence
18 February 08 04:34 PM | llangit | 3 Comments   

I am finally home from a couple weeks of traveling and am basking in the glorious California sunshine. I am starting a big, new project - a second technical book. The working title is 'Building Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL Server 2008'. I've Read More...

Filed under: BI

SharePoint Content Deployment Wizard
17 February 08 05:03 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   

During my talk today on SharePoint for Developers, the most common question was 'how do I move items from one environment to anther one (i.e. dev to production, etc...)?'. It looks like this tool (which I have not yet tested), might just do the trick. Read More...

Filed under: ASP.NET development, MOSS, SharePoint

SharePoint Developer Education Day in Palo Alto
16 February 08 04:20 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   

| View | Upload your own SharePoint Developer Education Day Deck FAQ link page here http://blogs.msdn.com/socaldevgal/pages/sharepoint-2007-developer-resources.aspx Read More...

Filed under: MOSS, SharePoint

Channel9 Wiki: SQLServer Business Intelligence all up information
12 February 08 09:35 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   

If you are working with BI, check this aggregated information page on Channel 9 out - it's got references, links to sample code, screen casts and more - enjoy! Channel9 Wiki: SQLServer Read More...

Filed under: BI

Is Facebook over?
11 February 08 03:34 AM | llangit | 7 Comments   

Is it just me, or are you bored with Facebook already? It started off as a curiosity, then evolved into a kind of fun and amusing site, now, for me, at least, it's bordering on the dull. I notice that when I do send messages or posts, my friends tend Read More...

Filed under: Annoyances, Fun

Things that Endure
10 February 08 05:48 AM | llangit | 2 Comments   

So, I am stuck in cold and wet Seattle for a week (for internal company training), worse yet, in my hotel room since I came down with a nasty flu. Trying to recuperate, I am reminded of the idiocy of TV (which I don’t normally watch at all while at home), Read More...

Filed under: Art, Music

MCTs are my Tribe
07 February 08 04:28 PM | llangit | 2 Comments   

I have been a MCT for 9 years - that's Microsoft Certified Trainer to the uninitiated. Yesterday I had the pleasure of introducing a new integration pilot program for MSDN developer evangelists and MCTs at the US national MCT summit in Redmond, WA. The Read More...

Filed under: MSDN events, Fun, Helping

geekSpeak: Join a Discussion Like No Other
07 February 08 04:03 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   

Now available in two formats - all shows - both .wmv and now (new) .mp3. Podcasts of geekSpeak - check 'em out! geekSpeak: Join a Discussion Like No Other Read More...

Filed under: geekSpeak

Make It Rain
05 February 08 08:40 PM | llangit | 4 Comments   

I'm headed to Seattle for 9 days, so why not? ;) Tom Waits is rocking my world today, so I thought I'd share - enjoy. Read More...

Filed under: Art, Fun

Download LINQPad
04 February 08 05:30 AM | llangit | 2 Comments   

Free, easy, useful and fun - get it! Download LINQPad Read More...

Filed under: Vista development, ASP.NET development, Fun

Geek Dinner in El Segundo, CA on (Tuesday, February 19, 2008)
02 February 08 10:14 PM | llangit | 3 Comments   

Our growing tech community is starting up geekDinners in the SoCal South Bay due to to demand. This first one is in El Segundo. I am looking forward to seeing you there. La/Southbay .Net Geek Dinner at The Tavern On Main (Tuesday, February 19, 2008) - Read More...

Filed under: Southern California, Fun

geekSpeak: The Web Client Software Factory with Paulo Morgado
02 February 08 05:19 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   

I love this 'classic' geekSpeak, that is - lots of new information, presented at a level of depth that the audience enjoyed on a topic that was useful - check it out. geekSpeak: The Web Client Software Factory with Paulo Morgado Do remember that all geekSpeak Read More...

Filed under: ASP.NET development, geekSpeak