What do you think of Windows 7?

I have to say that in the short few months I have been using Windows 7 I have come to depend on it. I am now running it on 4 of my 6 machines, and the remaining two will definitely move when it releases. What do I like best? Ahh, lots of things. Right now I think my favorite is Snap! Since screens grew beyond 640×480 in resolution I have struggled with getting multiple windows positioned so that I can work effectively across multiple applications, or multiple windows into the same application. That always meant a lot of pointing, clicking and dragging around, over and over again. With...

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VB6 Migration

Do you belong to a relatively large group who still use VB6 applications? My colleague Angela Binkowski has assembled this list with resources: VB6 to .NET Migration Guidance: o MSDN Site on Migration – Upgrading from Visual Basic 6.0:  http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vbrun/ms788233.aspx o VB6 Interoperability and Migration: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vbasic/ms789185.aspx o Patterns and Practices: UpgradiVB6 to VS 2005: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa480541.aspx o Overview of Changes from VB6 to VB.NET: http://www.4guysfromrolla.com/webtech/053001-1.shtml o Another...

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Microsoft Action Pack Subscription goes Online

Announcing MAPS on Demand Starting now in June, the Microsoft Action Pack Subscription (MAPS) switches to a digital on-demand distribution format. For subscribers wishing to receive physical media (DVDs) for their software benefits, an additional fee will apply. More information [here]. MAPS is for smaller organizations...

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Azure Services Platform: Developer Contest for .NET and PHP Developers

new CloudApp() is a US-based developer challenge (www.newcloudapp.com) to promote the new opportunities and innovative ideas developers are creating with cloud computing on the Azure Services Platform. Winning submissions will:    Be featured on www.azure.com as well as at major Microsoft events Be featured in a video interview on Channel 9 with the application author Winners will be announced at Structure 09 Receive cash ($): NET Applications Category winner: $5,000 Visa gift card PHP Applications Category winner: $5,000 Visa gift card Community winner: $2,500 Visa gift card Submission...

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Custom Development Solutions Partner Award @ WPC 2009

Here is the official invite to the awards: Nominate your solution for a Microsoft global award! Starting February 17! Each year, through the Worldwide Partner Conference Awards program, Microsoft recognizes partners who have delivered exemplary solutions built on Microsoft technologies. This is a unique opportunity for you to showcase your solutions. Award winners and finalists benefit from increased press coverage and market recognition that may drive new business opportunities. Detailed information about the program and how to nominate your solution can be found here. Nomination period...

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