Structured (and more likely) unstructured thoughts on software development and the New Zealand software market.
I'm Moving to Redmond
Well it's probably old news for many people......
Date: 11/24/2007
Disaster - Major data loss
Well it's clear I celebrated too soon - I've lost at least 3 months of data, the entire (digital)...
Date: 09/05/2007
I'm Number 10 in the 'Geekfest' top 10
A good laugh from Louis:...
Date: 08/30/2007
Final US OOXML Voting Result - Yes with Comments
This is already everywhere, but I thought worth repeating for readers of my blog. On the 24th the...
Date: 08/26/2007
People Implementing Ecma Office Open XML
Over on Rod's blog the comments wage on and there is another common question popping up - 'no one...
Date: 08/24/2007
IPR on Ecma Office Open XML
One of the first comments on Rod's blog related to IPR on Ecma Office Open XML. Here is a quick...
Date: 08/23/2007
My top 4 questions on Ecma Office Open XML and simple answers
There are a number of common questions in relation to this standardisation effort that I've heard...
Date: 08/23/2007
Why have another document standard?
There are a number of great reasons for this - but the first and most important point to make is...
Date: 08/23/2007
OpenXML Debate – the heat is on...
Standards New Zealand hosted the first day of feedback on Ecma Office Open XML in Wellington...
Date: 08/23/2007
TechEd NZ is in full swing
The event is going well and we are into day 2. TechEd Live (www.techedlive.co.nz) is the place to go...
Date: 08/13/2007
TechEd It's Happening
Well we are in full flow for TechEd - I spent the entire day on the event and visited the venue it's...
Date: 08/11/2007
More Intro Videos - Data Access
I know I talk about these all the time but there really is (my point of view) no better way then to...
Date: 08/09/2007
Catching BillG
I recently went up to the US and was lucky enough to get an award. As a result at the awards dinner...
Date: 07/27/2007
Developer Virtual Labs
This is a good list of links for developer virtual labs (which let you try the software in a...
Date: 07/27/2007
Prioritize Learning about LINQ
I've had a few days off over the last week (I've recently become a dad). During that time I have...
Date: 07/14/2007
.NET v J2EE Sample Application
It's been a while since there was a good sample comparing .NET v J2EE performance and cost. We...
Date: 06/28/2007
Silverlight 'how to' video from Nigel
Embedded in this post from Nigel is a streamed video really worth the 7 1/2 minutes to see how...
Date: 06/19/2007
TechED NZ is a SELL OUT
No real supprise here but as of tonight TechEd NZhas effectively sold out we are leaving the site...
Date: 06/15/2007
Backgound Motion is Live
Over the last 6 months we worked with Mindscape (* link corrected) to build an end-to-end sample...
Date: 06/14/2007
Expression Training Videos
Mike Zeff has a good post I'd missed on Expression Training videos.
Date: 06/01/2007
Cool Learning Resources - Beginners, kids, games, VSTS, SharePoint
I was just having a look around the new MSDN site (msdn.microsoft.com). I like the search...
Date: 06/01/2007
Expression Has Landed
From our audience management team.... Microsoft Expression has landed! The full family of Microsoft...
Date: 05/29/2007
My first Popfly test Mash-up
This is pretty boring but shows how quick it is (took 1 minute) This is just a simple mash-up of...
Date: 05/21/2007
TechEd Earlybird has sold out!
Well I though it would happen soon/today and as of 3:15pm we sold out of Earlybird Tickets - should...
Date: 05/10/2007
TechEd NZ Tickets & Earlybird Pricing
UPDATE SOLD OUT OF EARLYBIRD - 11/5/2007 As I write this we have only really just started the full...
Date: 05/09/2007
Silverlight Resources Mind-map
I really like mind maps to structure content and thoughts. This is a pretty cool mind-map that...
Date: 05/09/2007
Cool (and short) Silverlight Tutorials
Over at Tim's blog he has a great list of short 'nugget' style videos for silverlight......
Date: 05/08/2007
The DLR is Announced
More announcements from MIX this time around the Dynamic language Runtime. The blog to read is:...
Date: 05/01/2007
It's not all about MIX/Silverlight
So much else is also going on. Longhorn Beta 3 with IIS 7 and PowerShell has shipped (importantly...
Date: 04/30/2007
More Silverlight - Yeah Baby!
Many other people will be writing about Silverlight today - we have a great piece of technology here...
Date: 04/30/2007
MIX - a 72 hour conversation
So I've sent Nigel up to MIX with a bunch of NZ customers - I'm sure they are having a great time ;)...
Date: 04/29/2007
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Date: 04/03/2007
Improving .NET 2.0 Application Performance
I just responded to a customer e-mail that i thought might be worth while sharing... The first time...
Date: 03/08/2007
What a great day
We had out technical event today - from my PoV (Point of View) - it was a huge sucess. Thanks for...
Date: 03/07/2007
Getting Started: SQL Express Videos
These are so helpful for the developer who is getting started. SQL Express is a great product - I...
Date: 03/03/2007
TechEd Registration Opens
We have set-up the registration site for TechEd 2007 earlier than ever this year. The event plannng...
Date: 03/02/2007
An Expansive View of Migration
I've had the chance to express my views on application migration a few times over the last month -...
Date: 03/02/2007
Zune, Zune, Zune....
So pretty much everyone in the team now has a Zune- I’ve got to say that it’s a great device – it...
Date: 03/02/2007
Our best non-TechEd event ever?
I look after TechEd and all of the large scale technical events we run for people who design, build...
Date: 02/01/2007
XNA Game Studio Express - Make your own game
Now I do love my XB0x 360 - I don't get a huge amount of time to play on it but it is a fantastic...
Date: 12/12/2006
Visual Studio Team System Resources (VSTS)
I'm very proud of Visual Studio Team System and what Microsoft have done here - I've blogged about...
Date: 12/05/2006
Keeping the team busy
We are on the road again currently · Designer meetings with Nigel – registration link · Architect...
Date: 12/04/2006
Wow – it’s been busy, I think I always say that, but it really has been...
Since I last blogged there have been a few updates to my team. · Mike Zeff – jointed the team as the...
Date: 12/04/2006