Windows Azure Basics Video Podcasts

Wally McClure has released some Windows Azure Basics Video Podcasts. Check them out: http://aspnetpodcast.com/CS11/blogs/asp.net_podcast/archive/2008/12/22/asp-net-podcast-show-132-windows-azure-blob-storage-video.aspx http://aspnetpodcast.com/CS11/blogs/asp.net_podcast/archive/2008/12/25/asp-net-podcast-show-133-windows-azure-table-storage-video.aspx

Use COM Components Without Registering Them

Did you know that with .NET you can use COM components without registering them? Well you can if you are using ClickOnce. Check out this article: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165432.aspx    

Small Basic

Small Basic is a project that's aimed at bringing "fun" back to programming. By providing a small and easy to learn programming language in a friendly and inviting development environment, Small Basic makes programming a breeze. Ideal for kids and adults alike, Small Basic helps beginners take the first step into the wonderful world of … Continue reading Small Basic

VB.NET Future

Learn about the future of VB.NET!http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/vbfutureHere is some of what is new:* sub lambdas, and multiline sub/function lambdas * sub lambdas, and multiline sub/function lambdas * AsParallel. (well, this was a plinq feature rather than a VB feature, but cool as heck) * DLR interop: invoke DLR methods from VB; create dynamic objects from VB; … Continue reading VB.NET Future

C# Future

Learn about the future of C#!http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/csharpfuture

Finally Chart Controls for .NET

Finally... Microsoft has released chart controls for .NET (only 8 years late). They include controls for Win and Web forms. To download go here:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=130f7986-bf49-4fe5-9ca8-910ae6ea442c&DisplayLang=en

Visual Studio 2008 SP1 Released

Available to MSDN subscribers: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/default.aspx

Microsoft Express

The link below takes you to the Microsoft Express products like Visual Basic Express 2008 and SQL Server Express 2008. http://www.microsoft.com/express/

Microsoft Sync Framework v1.0 Released

Microsoft Sync Framework is a comprehensive synchronization platform for enabling collaboration and offline scenarios for applications, services and devices. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=C88BA2D1-CEF3-4149-B301-9B056E7FB1E6&displaylang=en

Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for the Microsoft Office System 3.0 Runtime Released

The download that installs the Visual Studio Tools for the Office system 3.0 Runtime, which is required to run VSTO solutions for the 2007 Microsoft Office system built using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 has been released. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=54EB3A5A-0E52-40F9-A2D1-EECD7A092DCB&displaylang=en