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Creating WebParts for SharePoint Using VS.NET 2003
A few have asked how they can use ASP.NET 2.0 web parts with SharePoint 2003. The answer is, you really can’t. They are still two different systems. In the future, they should will be one system. In the meantime, you can use Visual Studio .NET 2003 to develop SharePoint 2003 web parts. Follow the tutorial on creating a basic webpart: Creating a Basic WebPart
MS Across America Tour Changed To Wilkes-Barre, PA
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Microsoft Across America Tour has been moved. The original address was 77 Market St, Scranton, 18701 at Best Western Genetti. It has been corrected. It is now 77 Market St, Wilkes-Barre, 18701 at Best Western Genetti. For more information about the event, visit www.DotNetValley.com.
Read MoreCreating Windows XP Icons
Ever want to create “Windows XP” icons? Do you have Illustrator, Photoshop, or Freehand (or any other decent graphics tool)? If you’ve answered yes, visit Microsoft’s article on Creating Windows XP Icons at http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/dnwxp/html/winxpicons.asp.
Read MoreMicrosoft Releases Beta of Expression "4"
Microsoft purchased Creature House awhile back. Yes it has taken them a long time, but they have finally released a public beta of the new Expression “4” called Acrylic. You can download it by visiting http://www.microsoft.com/products/expression.
Read MoreMicrosoft Releases Beta of Expression "4"
Teemu K (joteke) has posted a great tutorial on initiating a postback on a main page of a website from a popup window. This can be used for allowing users to choose settings, login, and more!
Read MoreNew Podcast on Wally McClure's Website
Unbelievable Wilkes-Barre Announcement and GoodYear Blimp
Mayor Tom Leighton announced earlier this week that he had an “unbelievable” announcement for Wilkes-Barre. It turns out that it was more of an “unbelievable” disappointment. Here is the blurb from the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader:
Read MoreMayor Tom Leighton’s much awaited announcement of something “UNBELIEVABLE” coming to Wilkes-Barre turned out to be not a new business or industry for the city but instead a new marketing plan that Leighton hopes will foster a more optimistic attitude. The program centers on the phrase “I Believe…” and will seek to get people more involved and more positive about the city’s future.
TechEd Day 2: MS Announces Release Dates For Visual Studio.NET 2005 and SQL 2005
Paul Flessner, senior vice president of Server Applications at Microsoft, announced that SQL Server™ 2005, Visual Studio® 2005 and BizTalk® Server 2006 will be formally launched during the week of November 7. This information has been made public on the Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2005/jun05/TechEd2005Day2PR.mspx.
Read MoreReplacing Tables With CSS
I needed to give a friend some info about replacing tables with CSS. I googled and found a really good site. The site discusses the benefits of using CSS over tables and other HTML properties. After reviewing it, I realized maybe I should start designing the correct way. ;)
Here’s the link: http://www.hotdesign.com/seybold/
Read MoreWindows Mobile vs Blackberry
Which device would you choose? Let me know at http://www.windowsadvice.com/forums/958/ShowPost.aspx.
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