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Ponderings from the Pacific Northwest by an Aussie Geek who works at a software company
Review time - ranking those you love
During this time of year Microsoft goes through the annual review process. Other Microsoft managers...
Author: frankarr Date: 07/11/2005
ANZ Imagine Cup 2005 winner
During the MEDC event in Sydney, I was one of the judges for the Image Cup finals. The winning team...
Author: frankarr Date: 07/10/2005
Biztalker's pls talk to us
There's been a few posts regarding open consulting positions at Microsoft Australia, based in Sydney...
Author: frankarr Date: 07/08/2005
Scoble and Mr Ballmer
Last week Steve Ballmer was in Australia, talking to staff, press, partners and Business Sunday....
Author: frankarr Date: 07/07/2005
Nine MVPs!
What the? I got a note this week about another MVP joining Readify - this time it is Ken Schaefer,...
Author: frankarr Date: 07/07/2005
More MVPs than you can shake a stick at.
Last week I posted about Readify having seven MVPs on staff. Well, things changed over the weekend....
Author: frankarr Date: 07/03/2005
Hello FY06
One fiscal year ends, and another begins. And I'm not the only one excited by this. For me, this...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/30/2005
Paul Webb added to Aussie .NET Blogger list
Updating the list spurs more updates, as I add the aptly named Paul Webb to the Aussie .NET Blogger...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/30/2005
Aussie .NET Blogger List Maintenance Day
I've just looked and noticed it's been months since I have updated the Aussie .NET Blogger list. I...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/28/2005
How many MVPS does it take to change a lightbulb?
If the lightbulb is at Readify, then it would take seven! That's right, Readify has 7 MVPs working...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/28/2005
Tech.Ed Australia Flair
Ok Aussie bloggers, we have a button available for those of you who will be attending Tech.Ed. (I...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/28/2005
Microsoft Tech.Ed Australia 2005 - It's going to be BIG
The Tech.Ed Australia Marketing Machine is starting this week. Expect to see and hear more about...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/26/2005
Why am I here? Frankarr (heart) RSS too
Some folks ask me why I am still at Microsoft. After 14 years, surely they think I must be lacking...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/26/2005
off to see and hear steveb
I’m on a bus, going into the city to be in a session with steve ballmer. he is speaking to all ANZ...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/26/2005
Seeing Mitch @ Indigo Ascend
Mitch Denny was one of the attendees of a recent training session we ran in Sydney. He has written...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/24/2005
Longhorn Loves RSS! : All aboard for an exciting ride
The blogosphere is abuzz from the Microsoft announcements at Gnomedex 5.0, relating to Longhorn, IE7...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/24/2005
medc sydney 2005
i'm sitting in the keynote at the medc in sydney. the room is 2/3 full, and I expect more folks...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/21/2005
Glav at Readify?
I skimmed passed the Readify homepage today and noticed Paul Glavich listed as a Readify Blogger...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/16/2005
Tell Me Why ????
James has been recently wondering why "Microsoft, in their infinite wisdom, has decided to provide...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/14/2005
DavidLem performs some cunning stunts infront of an audience
While I have been away, my team members have been keeping themselves busy, which is encouraging...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/14/2005
PDC Flair
I've gotta show off my 12 pieces of PDC flair [ Currently Playing : Le Grand Soir - Nuno Resende -...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/13/2005
I'm Back At Last
Well, after 11 weeks away from the office, I find myself back at work today. My surgery went well,...
Author: frankarr Date: 06/13/2005
My day out to CeBIT Australia 2005
Today I headed down to CeBIT at Darling Harbour. Last year I worked on the Microsoft stand, but this...
Author: frankarr Date: 05/24/2005
14 years at Microsoft
My first post for a very long time, as I have been recovering from surgery. Today is the anniversary...
Author: frankarr Date: 05/19/2005
Code Camp Oz - a HUGE success
Over the long weekend, the first Code Camp Oz was held. From what I can see on local mailing lists...
Author: frankarr Date: 04/25/2005
64 ?
64 - the number of clips/staples removed from the cut on my tummy. I have photos but I won’t...
Author: frankarr Date: 04/21/2005
Longhorn Networking team looking for feedback
I've got the following email from the longhorn team looking for some feedback..... I am trying to...
Author: frankarr Date: 04/20/2005
big news day
Two big news events this morning - I'm going home after my surgery and some guy got a new job in...
Author: frankarr Date: 04/19/2005
Unexpected benefit of MSN Spaces
While I am in hospital, blogging will be reduced. Moira isn't letting me take my tablet with me....
Author: frankarr Date: 04/19/2005
surgery over
I had my surgery on Wednesday 13 of April. Moira took my XDAII away from me while I was under...
Author: frankarr Date: 04/16/2005
Post From DIARIST on my XDA II
i'm getting ready to be offline for the next 10 days due to my upcoming hospital visitI’ve installed...
Author: frankarr Date: 04/10/2005
Is that another MSDN Flash already?
The new MSDN Flash has gone out this evening. I've posted it to the pirate archive, as usual....
Author: frankarr Date: 04/07/2005
What about Tassie???
I got a comment posted by a Tassie based reader to my What About Canberra post A new comment has...
Author: frankarr Date: 04/07/2005
Happy Birthday Channel 9
You arrived a year ago Happy Birthday little fellow! Jeff has some nice things to say about you So...
Author: frankarr Date: 04/06/2005
Can we go live with Visual Studio 2005 ?
I got the following email today from a reader: Hi Frank, We've initiated a large eCommerce project...
Author: frankarr Date: 04/03/2005
Some thoughts on my new blog home
I've had a good look around the new place and it has a lot of nifty features, such as blog search...
Author: frankarr Date: 04/03/2005
Elaine van Bergen joins the Aussie .NET Blogger list
Elaine van Bergen sent me a note asking to be added to the Aussie .NET Blogger list. I met Elaine at...
Author: frankarr Date: 04/02/2005
Microsoft Developer Show debuts on The Podcast Network
Dr Pete has his own show on The Podcast Network. I always thought Pete had a good head for radio....
Author: frankarr Date: 04/02/2005
Shiny.....
Looks like we moved to Community Server. Hmmmm Nice I'm going to play with the different skins over...
Author: frankarr Date: 04/02/2005
Two more additions to the Aussie .NET Blogger list
The Aussie .NET Blogger list continues to grow, with two new additions today - Nic HaC and Adrian...
Author: frankarr Date: 03/31/2005
Global Organisation Seeking Good People
I got an email from a local recruiter this week asking if I could assist in their search for good...
Author: frankarr Date: 03/25/2005
Sounding Off Interview is Posted
The interview I did with Sean Kaye has been posted. I'm downloading it now and will be listening to...
Author: frankarr Date: 03/25/2005
Support /System Engineers - MS Server Platforms
Support /System Engineers - MS Server Platforms • Exceptional orgaisational culture • Opportunities...
Author: frankarr Date: 03/25/2005
Analyst Programmer /Developers - C#, SQL, ASP.NET,VS.NET, Biztalk
Analyst Programmer /Developers - C#, SQL, ASP.NET,VS.NET, Biztalk • Permanent & Contract...
Author: frankarr Date: 03/25/2005
Another Interview with Me
I was interviewed today by Sean Kaye over Skype. Sean expects to have the podcast/blogcast/audiocast...
Author: frankarr Date: 03/21/2005
Avalon and Indigo March 2005 Community Technology Preview
Michael Swanson writes We've released the Avalon and Indigo CTP for March, 2005 (otherwise known as...
Author: frankarr Date: 03/18/2005
Jarrad Plunkett joins Aussie .NET Blogger list
Another addition to the Aussie .NET Blogger list., as today I've added Jarrad Plunkett. He's running...
Author: frankarr Date: 03/17/2005