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7 on 7: The Index
Here’s a one-stop shopping spot for the 7 on 7 blog series from the past week (each image leads to a...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/30/2009
7 on 7: Windows Multitouch
Windows Multitouch, in my opinion, is the most emotive new feature of Windows 7. From the kids at...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/29/2009
7 on 7: Sensor and Location API
You just arrived in LA from Boston, and when you get to your hotel and pop open your laptop, the...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/28/2009
On the Fence? PDC Offer Good Until Friday!
Microsoft PDC is just a few weeks away, and you’ve probably already heard some of the...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/27/2009
7 on 7: Direct2D and DirectWrite
I’m a technical introvert; I love dealing with data, services, interoperability… the plumbing. ...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/27/2009
7 on 7: Federated Search
It’s a stuffy-sounding name, but I’m finding the Federated Search capability in Windows 7 rather...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/25/2009
7 on 7: Taskbar
One of the more noticeable changes in the Windows 7 experience is the refinement of the...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/24/2009
7 on 7: Windows XP Mode
The first Windows 7 feature I’m going to talk about is - of all things - Windows XP, well, more...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/23/2009
7 on 7
Given that Windows 7 is now mainstream, I thought I’d spend some time highlighting some of the main...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/22/2009
7 Ways to Change the World
As you’ve probably heard there’s a lot of anticipation about the official Windows 7 launch...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/21/2009
Visual Studio 2010 / Framework 4.0 Beta 2
Beta 2 is now available for MSDN subscribers, with general availability coming on Wednesday, Oct...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/19/2009
Announcing Tech Valley Code Camp
The ‘ink’ is barely dry on New England Code Camp 12, and there’s another Code Camp on the horizon...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/19/2009
Fall Roadshow followup
With the Windows 7 launch event in Boston, the Windows 7 Incubation Week, and Code Camp this past...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/18/2009
Code Camp 12: 7 on 7 Resources
Thanks to all of you that made it out for Code Camp 12 in Waltham today and special thanks to the...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/17/2009
SQL Azure CTP 2
This one is hot off-the-presses! SQL Azure CTP 2 was just released and incorporates the...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/14/2009
Incubation Week: What Did you Say?
After the launch event this Monday, I spent the rest of my week deviating a bit from my normal...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/11/2009
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY
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Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/11/2009
Hotel Providence, Providence RI
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Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/11/2009
Hilton Burlington, Burlington VT
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Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/11/2009
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY
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Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/11/2009
Microsoft Office, Waltham MA
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Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/10/2009
Microsoft Office, Farmington CT
.style1 { MARGIN-LEFT: 40px } Room MPR Venue Microsoft Office Address Pondview Corporate Center74...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/10/2009
Central Maine Commerce Center, Augusta ME
.style1 { MARGIN-LEFT: 40px } Room Florian Hall Venue Central Maine Commerce Center Address 45...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/10/2009
Northeast Roadshow - Before You Leave the House!
If you're here, you've probably signed up for the next edition of the Northeast Roadshow. We're...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/10/2009
“The New Efficiency” Resources
Thanks to all that showed up for the Windows 7 launch event today in Boston to see Chris, Bob, and...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/05/2009
Congratulations Pat Tormey – Our Newest MVP
Congratulations go out to Pat Tormey, who just became the Northeast district’s newest MVP. Pat...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 10/01/2009
Come on Baby, Light Your Fire
…for ASP.NET MVC and Windows 7, that is. The Firestarter event series is dedicated to...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 09/30/2009
Introducing WebsiteSpark (and more)
Today, Microsoft announced the WebsiteSpark program, which continues the tradition established by...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 09/24/2009
Troy TechNet and Northeast Roadshow Advisory
If you’re planning to join my colleagues, Dan Stolts and Chris Bowen, and myself for one or both of...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 09/20/2009
Web Sandbox from Live Labs
Microsoft, or more precisely, IE 8 was a Silver-level sponsor at The Ajax Experience that wrapped up...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 09/17/2009
Vermont Code Camp: Mission Accomplished!
Although I had to make an early exit (to get soaked in a rain-delayed Red Sox game), I had the...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 09/13/2009
See You at the Roadshow?
Here’s a quick reminder that the Northeast Roadshow kicks off its Fall 2009 run tomorrow in...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 09/09/2009
Back to School… Back To PDC
School’s back in session (finally) up here in Massachusetts, and with that it’s time to turn...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 09/01/2009
SQL Azure Migration Wizard
Got your token yet? All set up but dreading the work needed to replicate your on-premises...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 09/01/2009
Beantown .NET Northeast MSDN Roadshow
The Beantown.NET User Group and the Microsoft New England Research and Development Center (aka NERD)...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 08/31/2009
Declarative Database Development @ NE SQL Server Group
The New England SQL Server User Group is kicking off its 2009/2010 season on September 10th with a...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 08/31/2009
Scott Guthrie On LinkedIn.NET User Group
Just a quick note that Scott Guthrie will be visiting the LinkedIn .NET User Group tomorrow at 12...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 08/24/2009
MySynths on Facebook
Got some great pictures from summer vacation? or a family reunion? Here’s a cool way to share...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 08/21/2009
SQL Azure CTP 1
Back in March, the SQL Data Services team announced the revamping of the ‘database in the cloud’...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 08/18/2009
Windows 7 and 2008 R2 Launch EventS In October!
Microsoft is officially kicking off the launch of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 at free...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 08/17/2009
Code Camp Cavalcade
As one door closes, another one opens… The first ever Vermont Code Camp is coming up next month, but...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 08/13/2009
Ask What DPE Can Do For You
In a few hours, I’m headed to Tampa for our annual East Region offsite. It’s part of the...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 08/10/2009
Got 7?
The RTM (Release to Manufacturing) version of Windows 7 is now available for download to MSDN and...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 08/06/2009
Nashua Gets Agile
All you New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts agilophiles take note! The inaugural meeting of the...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 08/04/2009
NerdDinner On Azure – Take 2
At last week’s Greater Buffalo IT/Dev Day, I did an overview of the Windows Azure Platform (the...
Author: Jim O'Neil Date: 07/27/2009