Microsoft go for MONO ? What's the truth behind .NET source release ?

submitted by marcos 1 year, 2 months ago

evain.net — Lets look something further to the announce of M$ to release the source code of the .NET framework. In a possible future they can said that some of the MONO contributors is using them variable name convention, or that MONO copy a loop from the implementation of WPF. Is a smart trick from MS or you think that they become open ? read more...

7 comments | category: Mono | Views: 1

The 31 Days of ReSharper - Excellent collection of tips and tutorials

submitted by marcos 1 year, 6 months ago

excastle.com — From the page: "JetBrains, the guys who make ReSharper, have a lot of info on their Web site that shows off some of the ReSharper features. But I think it's a lot to absorb in one sitting. And besides, it could use the point-of-view of an actual, happy customer, saying "These are my absolute favorite features" instead of the complete laundry list. So I'm setting aside February on my blog for the "31 Days of ReSharper"." read more...

2 comments | category: Visual Studio | Views: 25

FileHelpers 2.0 Released

published 1 year, 7 months ago, submitted by marcos 1 year, 7 months ago

filehelpers.com — A big step in the library roadmap. A lot of performance enhaces (more than 65% in .NET 2.0) and new features, with a pulished API. The FileHelpers are and open source library with this simple idea: "Strong type your flat file (fixed or delimited) simply describing a class that maps to each record and later read/write your file as an strong typed .NET array" read more...

2 comments | category: Open Source | Views: 2

Got 15 minutes? Give Ruby a shot right now! (Online emulator)

published 1 year, 8 months ago, submitted by marcos 1 year, 8 months ago

tryruby.hobix.com — A simply and useful tutorial to play with ruby Online =) Just click the link and begin to program in RUBY read more...

4 comments | category: Other | Views: 24

Amaizing Topnotch .NET Videos from a lot of gurus (all for free)

published 2 years ago, submitted by marcos 2 years ago

dnrtv.com — dnrTv is a fusion of a training video and an interview show. Training videos are typically sterile and one-way. Let's face it, you can only take so much. But you need to see the code! In this format, you get the spontaneity of an interview talk show, and the detail of a webcast or training video. read more...

add a comment | category: Tips & Tricks | Views: 19

Read Excel files in pure C# without interop (Incredible FAST !!)

published 2 years, 1 month ago, submitted by marcos 2 years, 1 month ago

codeproject.com — I found this excellent library today. it uses the BIFF8/BIFF8X engine implementation similar to the one used by OpenOffice to read excel files. I hope you love it like I do. Cheers read more...

1 comment | category: C# | Views: 185

Windows Live Barcode Launches (via Greg Blog)

published 2 years, 1 month ago, submitted by marcos 2 years, 1 month ago

coolthingoftheday.blogspot.com — What is Windows Live Barcode Windows Live Barcode is a set of services that transfer information between various media (PCs, billboards, magazines etc.) and handsets via Quick Response Code (QR Code), a two-dimensional barcode. It provides a new method for people to exchange information and enjoy various online services on handsets. Windows Live Barcode aims to enhance handset utility and provide you with more convenience and flexibility. read more...

add a comment | category: Other | Views: 2

MS Vista vs Xgl Linux ( my vote for the linux world )

published 2 years, 1 month ago, submitted by marcos 2 years, 1 month ago

youtube.com — After see Xgl it in action in a real box I can't belive it, a frined run it on an Athlon 64 3000+ with an Nvidia Fx5200 the Linux performance is OUTSTANDING !!!! and check out all that effects, the 3D interface add a lot of usability to virtual desktops... I don't like Vista too much, I think that is too much over design and that promise more things that it really deliver =) read more...

1 comment | category: Vista | Views: 0