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Writing in-line C# Code that make use of LINQ

2008-08-21T03:41:51Z

Weird behavior observed. I tried to write inline codes on the .aspx page itself and before I do that, I will import all the libraries required: (I have VS2008 SP1 + .NET 3.5 installed) By after compiling and running it, it throws me an error saying “System.Data does not have a System.Data.Linq namespace – namespace not found” I tried using code-behind and it works fine for me. [Speculating] I think due to the steps it takes to load all the lib, somehow only System.Data.Linq is not...(read more)

Publishing Web Site via VS2008 directly

2008-08-20T05:49:39Z

In visual studio 2008, create a new project -> web site Choose HTTP as location, and type in the site that you want to publish to: VS2008 will try to connect to the web server and will require you to login to FPSE: Enter your username/password and you should be all set to publish....(read more)

Powershell Scheduled Snapshot using HyperV

2008-07-29T08:56:17Z

Today, I ventured into the IT Pro field and trying to figure out how to write my first PowerShell implementation in Windows 2008 on PS2.0. This is the problem that gets us started: - We wanted to do a daily snapshot of our VM on Hyper-V but it seems that we can't do it via the GUI way- at least not yet. So.. we need to write a PS Script and tag it to Windows Scheduler so it will issue a command to do the backend-snapshot at 12hours interval. - Here’s the code of the Powershell Script (script...(read more)

Yosemite Deepzoom

2008-07-28T05:45:51Z

http://www.xrez.com/yose_proj/Yose_result.html...(read more)

New vs2008 sp1 features

2008-06-23T17:04:06Z

Check them out here: http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2008/05/12/......(read more)

PhotoZoom

2008-05-22T02:11:52Z

DeepZoom on PhotoZoom: http://photozoom.mslivelabs.com...(read more)

Robotics Videos

2008-05-20T00:26:39Z

Dan Waters (http://blogs.msdn.com/dawate) posted a good video series on how to develop robotics code. Check out this blog post:

http://blogs.msdn.com/dawate/archive/2007/12/14/robotics-and-net-fundamentals-series.aspx

Here is a brief index of the content. Enjoy and comment!

Introduction
Getting Started
- Setting up the Create
- Serial port communication in VC# Express
- Teaching the robot to sing
More on serial port stuff
- Setting up and utilizing Bluetooth
- Driving the robot in a square
Intro to VPL and MS Robotics Studio
- Learning how to drive the robot via a dialog box
- See how you can use VPL to create a program without writing any code whatsoever
Introducing Autonomous Behavior
- Using the iRobot Create's sensors and a flow diagram to back up when an obstacle is encountered
- Conclusion to the series

Good resource if you are having problems with Silverlight 2 Dev Kit.

2008-05-18T17:44:59Z

http://michaelsync.net/2008/03/07/tipstricks-silverlight-2-beta-1-tools-for-visual-studio-2008-installation-error

Test out World Wide Telescope now!

2008-05-15T01:23:49Z

You can now download and test out the WorldWide Telescope project: http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/experienceIt/ExperienceIt.aspx?exp=true

Microsoft Singapore raised S$476,800 for Charity in Futsal Carnival

2008-05-12T00:28:46Z

News: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna/cgi-bin/search/search_7days.pl?status=&search=microsoft&id=346873

I attended the Futsal charity event on Saturday where Microsoft Singapore raised near to half a million dollars for SPD.

More pictures here: http://yizhe.com/futsal/

Videos of HTC event

2008-05-10T16:15:38Z

Cool video demonstration of HTC products. Check out the new features:

http://msmobiles.com/news.php/7343.html

Create your own font online

2008-05-09T12:10:28Z

There's this cool site that allows you to create your own font online and when you are done, you can download it to your machine and use it.

http://fontstruct.fontshop.com/

Why Asp.net ajax page methods have to be static

2008-05-08T18:34:50Z

Interesting read: http://encosia.com/2008/04/16/why-do-aspnet-ajax-p...

Deep Zoom Composer - Updated

2008-05-06T04:43:50Z

For those who have seen the Hard Rock Memorabilia site which utilize Deep Zoom, you can now create your own Deep Zoom site with the updated Deep Zoom Composer.

http://memorabilia.hardrock.com/

Download the Deep Zoom Composer

New Live Search Interface

2008-05-06T04:41:03Z

While doing a search today, I realize the interface of live search has changed! Change your localization to English-US or English-UK and you should be able to see the new changes.

(http://www.live.com)