Windows 7 includes new features that you can use in your applications to add functionality and improve system integration. The APIs are written in native code, but are accessible to .NET developers via the Windows 7 .NET Interop Sample Libraries. To see the Libraries in action check out the f…
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This is too easy to pass up. I’ve started hunting down Accelerators for sites I frequently use that are query string friendly. And if there is no existing Accelerator, I open my original Friendfeed Accelerator, change a few values and I have the Accelerator I want. You can learn ho…
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This is an interesting new web application form Microsoft for a few reasons. First, the reason for its existence: The Local Impact Map presents over 500 stories about the positive impact of local programs supported by Microsoft around the world. Exploring the world via this applica…
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The second full week of May I will be visiting the San Francisco Bay area to attend pixelSessions as well as shoot a few video interviews for The Continuum Show. From the pixelSessions site: On Tuesday May 12th, our premier pixelSessions event will follow a theme of Inspiration. Inspiration h…
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Thank you for thinking of me and adding me to a thread, messaging me, reading my blog, twittering me or even trying to email me directly. I have gone on a much needed holiday and will be slow to respond. Its a true holiday at that. The laptop has been left on the desk. So as mentione…
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The Silverlight Advertising Creation Kit discusses several aspects of creating ads using Silverlight 2. Step-by-step instructions are provided throughout so no previous knowledge of Visual Studio, Blend or Silverlight is required. Sample projects are also included for each of the section…
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A lot has happened since MIX09 last week, and while I’m still catching up with all of the goodness (news, sessions, blog posts, etc.) I thought I would share a few of my favorite pictures from the event. Consider this a mood setter if you weren’t there and a pleasant reminder if you were. …
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Live Services Explained (8:58) Mr. James Senior was kind enough to drop by the studio and explain the story behind Live Services, Live Framework and how to take advantage of what’s available today. One of the interesting facts highlighted in our discussion is the fact that the Services can be…
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Wow, I just noticed today that the Xbox Friends Watch Gamercard has found its way on the Channel 9 profile page! Thanks EvNet Dev team :) Running on Channel 9 was one of the main reasons I started on the custom theme feature and its nice to see it being used as designed. Plus it looks…
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First Edition When Silverlight 1.0 came out the focus was on media, graphics and animation. The media capabilities of Silverlight have continued to advance and large scale projects have continued to impress. Well-known Silverlight media projects include the Olympics, Democratic National…
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