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Server 2008 adoption not driven by virtualisation

Despite being touted as a key reason for adopting Windows Server 2008, virtualisation is not why companies will buy Microsoft's server operating system Read more »

Developer defies MS demands to kill .NET debug tool

UK developer Jamie Cansdale seems to have ignored calls from Microsoft that he remove a free tool called TestDriven.NET from his Web site, despite legal demands that the tool be removed by June 1 -- because it breaches licensing conditions. Read more »

System.Globalization namespace in .NET

The .NET Framework has built-in support for globalisation in its System.Globalization namespace. This namespace can help you build international support into your applications. Read more »

Novell, Red Hat ready Linux servers

Novell's NetWare-SuSE Linux combination is slated for completion next month. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 is also due this summer. Read more »

Microsoft whiffs on tools, database betas

Microsoft has missed its deadline for sending out the latest test versions of its flagship development products, SQL Server and Visual Studio. Read more »

Sun reveals Rave date

Java Studio Creator, previously known as Project Rave, will have its debut in early April. Read more »

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Net neutrality is an 'American problem'

The leaders of three of Australia's largest ISP's have declared the Net neutrality debate as solely a US problem — and further, that the nation that pioneered the internet might want to study the Australian market for clues as to how to solve the dilemma. Read more »

Microsoft planning IE privacy mode

For many, privacy on the Web is a concern. And for Microsoft's Internet Explorer team, privacy is a feature. Read more »

Cyberattack alert service helps Aussies Stay Smart

The Federal government has launched a new security alert service for small business and home users, aimed at helping Australians protect themselves from cyberattack. Read more »

Google presents new sandbox for Web gadgets

Google has invited programmers into a new sandbox that will let them test out significantly expanded possibilities for Web gadgets, small applications that can be hosted on the company's iGoogle personalised home page. Read more »

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Filter dates with the Flash MX Calendar Component

The Flash MX Calendar Component adds a nice rich media touch to your Web site. Find how to take full advantage of this advanced Flash feature. Read more »

Create a date/time value from date parts in VB.NET

When you need to put together a full date/time value from a combination of its specific parts, you can overload the Date object's constructors and assign the necessary date/time value parts to it. This tip shows how to perform the functionality. Read more »

How do I... Serialise a hash table in C# when the application requires it?

Unfortunately, the .NET Framework does not allow serialisation of any object that implements the IDictionary interface. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, hash tables. Read more »

How do I ... publish a custom application performance counter in C#?

Since performance counters are a standard system function they are an ideal method for tracking the performance your applications. Luckily, Microsoft has provided several classes within the .NET Framework to publish custom performance counters. Read more »

A .NET primer on reference types and value types

This article explains some .NET basics -- the difference between reference types and value types. Read more »

Seamlessly integrate applications with eBay using its Windows SDK

The eBay Windows SDK allows you to easily access eBay data within your application. Tony Patton gives you an overview of the functionality provided by the eBay Web services API. Read more »

Enhance applications with the ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit

While the ASP.NET AJAX Extensions from Microsoft provides you with basic AJAX support, the ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit extends this support by offering more controls and by allowing you to create controls. Read more »

Silverlight 2.0 offers paradigm shift from predecessor

A quick overview of what you'll find in the latest version of Silverlight. Read more »

Case Study: Switching places from Lotus to .NET

For almost a decade, Sydney-based software developer Just OnePlace (J1P) had been a loyal devotee of the IBM/Lotus platform. But following the strategic review that commenced two years ago the company made a strategic switch to the rival Microsoft .NET camp. Read more »

What .NET developers need to know about Daylight Saving Time changes

One of the most talked about topics in the industry right now is how the U.S. government's changes to Daylight Saving Time (DST) will affect IT resources. We'll show you how you can make your adjustments on time. Read more »

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Try… Catch… Win!

David McAmis [blogs:theneteffect] -- As a .NET developer, there are a few “best practices” that you should always consider. And one of the biggest is that every application you write should include error trapping to trap critical and non-critical errors that may occur. And the .NET framework makes it easy to use “Try… Catch” statements to intercept any errors that occur and allow you to handle the exception. Read more »

Windows 7 is Vista--

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- The prevailing consensus is that Windows 7 will be Vista++, but it may actually be Vista--, as Microsoft confirmed that they would be removing the built-in programs for e-mail, photo editing and movie making Read more »

Certification Nation

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- Is a lack of certification really a hole in a developers resume? Are certificates become part of the way of life for software developers, or are we beginning to see the light? Read more »

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