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.NET Compact Framework 2.0 SP1 Released

June 28th, 2006 by admin | No Comments | Filed in .NET, Database, Mobile, Software

Ok… I know I’m a little late on this.. (released on 6/21/06)
Buttttttttttttt…. Better late than never!!!

We start today testing SP1 with one of our Mobile applications (Medical Courier Elite). I am not expecting any issues, we will see.

Some additions / bug fixes that caught my attention… For one reason or another….

Included LogViewer tools to monitor network traffic.
For the HttpWebRequest method, an ArgumentOutOfRangeException occurs when accessing some https:// URLs.
Timer breaks after GetTickCount wraps around (49.7 days). (WHO IN THE WORLD FOUND THIS ONE)
Error occurs when loading the .NET Compact Framework version 2.0 on a device using an ActiveSync push.
(Imagine that… there is a problem and it is concerning Active Sync)
Installer should check for ActiveSync version and disable deployment if version is older than ActiveSync 4.0 build 4343.
For the SerialPort class,an uncatchable exception occurs when Bluetooth is turned off.
Installation of the .NET Compact Framework fails on low memory devices.
The Debug.WriteLine method in the .NET Compact framework version 2.0 is not working.
ARMV4I runtime should be removed from ARMV4 Pocket PC CAB to reduce the size of the CAB.
The DateTime.Now method throws an ArgumentOutOfRangeException.
Crash caused by using CurrentTimeZone.GetDaylightTime and CurrentTimeZone.GetStandardTime in certain rare stress conditions.

Wanna Try Office 2007 Free?

June 27th, 2006 by admin | No Comments | Filed in .NET, Database, Mobile, Software, WebSites

Microsoft has just put a FREE web version of the software online for anyone to try…

No need to install Beta software on your computer… No need to create a virtual pc either…

http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/beta/testdrive.mspx

NOTE: Saving and Printing NOT enabled… (ahhhh… knew there was a catch)

Quote from The website

What is Beta?
In software development, a product or technology “beta release” is still in development but is published for testing and evaluation purposes.

WOW!!!!!! People must be using this thing like crazy!!!
Just tried it… says “The Test Drive system is busy with an estimated wait time of 97 minutes.“

SQL Server 2005 Everywhere Edition CTP????

June 20th, 2006 by admin | No Comments | Filed in .NET, Database, Mobile, Software

Ok, this kinda got my attention…. now if I only had time to investigate a little further.

A new version of SQL Server… I quickly notice two versions of the install… A Click Once Install (6kb) and a MSI of only 1.7MB.

Has anyone used this or know anything more about it?

Here’s the highlights from the Microsoft Download Center…

Brief Description

SQL Server Everywhere
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Everywhere Edition CTP is the compact database for rapidly developing applications in both native and the managed environment that extend enterprise data management capabilities to desktop applications

Overview

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Everywhere Edition (SQL Server Everywhere) is designed for developers who need light weight, in process relational database solution for their applications that can be developed and deployed on desktop as well as on mobile devices. The SQL Server Everywhere CTP contains the runtime bits that can be used to develop and deploy applications on desktop only. The RTW of SQL Server Everywhere will contain the device support for developing and deploying applications on mobile devices.

SQL Server Everywhere CTP is a powerful tool that makes it easy to develop desktop applications by supporting familiar Structured Query Language (SQL) syntax and providing a development model and API consistent with SQL Server. The SQL Server Everywhere CTP includes new features like |DataDirectory| support, ClickOnce support for ease of deployment (Please see ReadMe SQL Server Everywhere CTP Readme)

For more information please see the Books Online SQL Server Everywhere CTP Books Online

Need to know more about X-Men?

June 19th, 2006 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Personal, WebSites

Found a great website: http://www.marveldirectory.com

This site covers all the Marvel characters, locations, etc…

Anyway… Here’s the link straight to X-Men

At the bottom are all the characters; explains about everything you ever wanted to know about them.

My wife and I are going to see X-Men:The Last Stand tomorrow night for our 8th Wedding Anniversary. I love you Susanne!!!

NEWSEQUENTIALID() Part 2

June 16th, 2006 by admin | No Comments | Filed in .NET, Database, Mobile

There is a GREAT explanation by Rob Garrison on SQLJunkies.com

Exploring NewSequentialID() in SQL Server 2005 (RTM)

SQL2005 NewSequentialId() vs. NewGUID()

June 16th, 2006 by admin | No Comments | Filed in .NET, Database, Design, Mobile

We use Guids all the time in and for our mobile applications. This was a new one to me…

NEWSEQUENTIALID() (new to SQL 2005)

Microsoft Definition:
“Creates a GUID that is greater than any GUID previously generated by this function on a specified computer.”

One of the big issues with Guids are the lack of ordering as compared to Identity columns.

Now, NEWSEQUENTIALID() generates a sequential GUID.
Here is the Microsoft Explination of what I am attempting to say)

“You can use NEWSEQUENTIALID() to generate GUIDs to reduce page contention at the leaf level of indexes.”

A Few Good SQL Blogs

June 14th, 2006 by admin | No Comments | Filed in .NET, Database, Mobile, WebSites

Below are a few of my favorite SQL Blogs that I read. The link is to the RSS feed for easy subscribing. There are probably more but these are the few I recomended last night at the PDANUG Event.

StupidProgrammer.com (of course)
http://www.stupidprogrammer.com/SyndicationService.asmx/GetRss

SQLServerCentral.com Articles (wide spectrum of SQL Topics from multiple publishers)
http://www.sqlservercentral.com/sscrss.xml

SqlJunkies Just Published (wide spectrum of SQL Topics from multiple publishers)
http://sqljunkies.com/MainFeed.aspx?mode=month

Welcome to Jeff’s Blog (May favorite Blog to read on the SQL Subject)
http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/jeffs/Rss.aspx

MSDN: SQL Server (of course… gotta keep up with what Microsoft is saying about SQL)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/sql/rss.xml

Kimberly L. Tripp: Improving *my* SQL skills through your questions! (realy advance SQL topics)
http://www.sqlskills.com/blogs/kimberly/SyndicationService.asmx/GetRss

My First Public Speaking Engagement

June 11th, 2006 by admin | No Comments | Filed in .NET, Database, Mobile, Personal

I will be speaking to the Pee Dee Area .NET User Group this Tuesday June 13th.

All are invited… And bring your questions…

Here is the tentative schedule:

6:00 PM – 6:15 PM Socializing / Dinner
6:15 PM – 6:30 PM Introduction, Sponsor Time
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Presentation
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM Drawing and Wrap Up

For directions, visit the PDANUG website

VACATION!!!

June 2nd, 2006 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Personal

Boy… Doesn’t that sound nice!!!!

All next week!!!

Sunset Beach, NC…. The 5 Reeders are on the way!!!

Vacation Spot using Windows Live Local