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Scott Watermasysk has responded to Chris Lotter's post on what he would change in Community Server 2.0.
Swell (and some good stuff, too). But....
Here's the one thing that Nino would change:
1. Ensure that everything functions in ASP.NET 2.0 under medium trust. (and I don't mind doing a bunch of edits to my config or using alternate assemblies (some of which we have to / are able to do now))
...or tell me that installing CS2.0 on a hosted site (which is what mandates medium trust) is not supported and I'll shut up and internalize the pain that it causes.
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Here’s TMM 138 – TMM back in all its glory.. :)
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In Other News . . .
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SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 has been released!
Fix list: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916940
Download links: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/913089/
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..just a few tonight as I get back in the groove. My new project kicked off this week here in Maryland, so I'm gettting aquainted with traveling through BWI and driving in roundabouts (only ever saw one before ..got two of 'em right by the office.) They are, um, interesting when folks try to merge when they shouldn't. I can hear my UK friends laughing already...
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- msmobiles.com has some nice pictures of the forthcoming Qtek 8500 – the first clamshell WM Smartphone in quite a while.
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Some of my readers my wonder where I’ve been the last week or two as there has been no TMM and I have, as they say, “gone ghost”. Well, gentle readers, between working on some internal Avanade stuff, tending to some personal matters, and being in training in Chicago last week, I’ve been fairly busy.
Last week though, outside of a great deal of difficulty in getting to and from Chicago due to weather in the midwest, was a great week. Let’s review:
- I received a notice that my SlingBox had arrived at my house (more on my experiences with the SlingBox later)
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I was in training, an internal course called Principles of Architecture II. I got to see some old friends and make some new ones. This is a week-long course covering software and infrastructure architecture for senior folks. During the week, there is a competition revolving around a scenario received on Monday. Teams present incremental items during the week, and give a presentation that incorporates those items plus others on Friday. I’m happy to say that my team won – we put forth a good deal of effort and it paid off. Doug, Manohar, Vic and Phil – you guys rock. :-)
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I was confirmed for on a very large and important project on the east coast that I start on Monday. I hope I’m able to talk about this a bit…we’ll see.
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That’s the best week I’ve had in a long time. I had a really good weekend as well; I spent most of it outside doing landscaping and such in 50F degree weather.
What’s in my pipeline now:
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[obviously] Starting the project I mentioned earlier
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Working on something on the side I call “Project Fountainhead”. This project was born out of pain that I have experienced in the past on Windows CE / Windows Mobile projects, and experienced this rather acutely while working on the ACA Devices asset for Avanade. I’d like to distribute this publicly, but I’ll need to go through legal channels at Avanade, I think.
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Work on my blog.. lots of small stuff to do. Still hunting a great skin, and I have some other UI stuff to do. I’m also fleshing out further ideas for things to blog about.
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Writing
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Work on upgrading my MCSD (.NET) to MCPD.
-Nino
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I recently found some very sweet modules that Scott Watermasysk has put together for Community Server 2.0. Here’s the thread on them: http://communityserver.org/forums/518790/ShowThread.aspx The download link is in the first post. I’m particularly stoked about the MetaBlog Extender which allows should allow* me to declaratively set things like the name of my post and the categories in the body of the post. Very handy for naming my posts from within BlogJet.
..and yes, I recompiled them under 2.0.
-Nino
*Unfortunately, this doesn’t work on my production (hosted) server in a medium trust environment. It doesn't work because metablog.ashx doesn't work in a medium trust environment.
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The fine folks putting together Day of .NET (Ann Arbor, MI May 13, 2006) have selected two [out of five] of the abstracts that I submitted. My sessions are:
Life with LUA: Developing for Fun and Fortune as a Non-Admin
Abstract: As developers, we’ve been hearing that we should not run with administrative priviledges on our computers, but how do you develop software as a non-admin (and why should you)? This talk will discuss the reasons for developing as non-admin and look at the non-admin future (UAC) coming in Windows Vista. You’ll also get the scoop on problems that non-admin raises and solutions for those as well various tools, techniques and experiences developers have encountered along the way.
Audience: 200 level session
Securing Your Mobile Data
Abstract: The mobility field has grown – in maturity and presence. Fortunately, this growth has brought many things with it, but has it brought security? How can I secure my Windows Mobile devices, the data they carry, and the .NET Compact Framework applications I build for them? How do I securely access data for and from my applications? Which wireless technology should I use (or avoid)? How do I maintain data integrity? You’ll see how you can leverage your .NET (and .NET CF) knowledge to keep your data secure. This session will illustrate some answers via .NET Compact Framework on Windows Mobile 5.0 as well as discuss some open-source alternatives.
Audience: 300 level session
Please check out the site and be certain to register (it’s free!).
-Nino