September 2009 Entries

ZuneHD + Zune 4.0 Software is here!

ZuneHD device and Zune 4.0 software updates are out, and man are they impressive! I am already using the 4.0 software and LOVING IT. Smart Dj is really great combined with Zune Pass, its just such a winning experience for discovering music. (Zune Pass = unlimited renting of any music up in Zune marketplace for a monthly fee) For complete coverage check out Paul’s WinSupersite coverage on the device, software and iPod touch comparison: Download Zune 4.0 here: http://www.zune.net/en-us/products/software/download/ (Windows only, XP, Vista or 7 for both x86/x64) (Also check out the Zune Podcast...

Connected Show #16 – Paul Thurrott on Windows Server 2008 R2

In this episode, guest Paul Thurrott joins us to discuss Windows Server 2008 R2 and Virtualization.  Also Peter and Dmitry discuss the news about Codeplex.org, a new open source software foundation created by Microsoft! To listen, go here: http://www.connectedShow.com/default.aspx?Episode=16 Related Resources: Windows Server 2008 R2: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/ Paul Thurrott Paul Thurrott’s Supersite for Windows: http://www.winsupersite.com/Default.asp Windows Weekly Podcast: http://twit.tv/ww Open Source – CodePlex.org ...

IASA – IT Architect Regional Conference (Oct 2009)

When most people think of Software Architecture names Grady Booch, John Zachman, Bill Inmon, Lee Bass and Eric Evans stand high apart from the rest and now its your chance to meet these visionaries. In October 2009 New York City will host the IT Architect Regional Conference bringing together the best and brightest and you should attend, get the details here: http://www.iasahome.org/web/itarc/2009/NYC Pricing Details: Location: AXA Financial Center 1290 Avenue of the Americas  6th Floor  New York, New York  10104  USA (Yes, it’s the Microsoft...

Connected Show #15 – C# 4, It ain’t that complex!

In this episode, guest Jon Skeet joins Peter to discuss C# 4 in Depth.  Jon takes us deep into the guts of C# 4, including how the new dynamic features work. Guest host Glen Gordon joins Peter to discuss the Windows 7 API Code Pack, LINQ to Bing!, Unit Testing, and .NET Denial of Sleep attacks!  Has .NET gotten TOO complex? To listen, go here: http://www.connectedShow.com/default.aspx?Episode=15 Related Resources: Jon Skeet’s Links C# Articles: http://pobox.com/~skeet/csharp C# in Depth websites: http://csharpindepth.com...