Develop a game and win money
June 13, 2008 – 10:18 amAnnouncing the worldwide Dream-Build-Play 2008 Challenge where you can win $75000 in prizes for games developed for the Xbox 360 platform.
Blend doesn’t support managed type converters
June 13, 2008 – 9:31 amApparently Microsoft Expression Blend 2.5 June Preview unfortunately doesn’t support managed type converters.
WatermarkedTextBox control for Silverlight 2 beta 2
June 10, 2008 – 10:17 pmAn updated WatermarkedTextBox control for Silverlight 2 beta 2.
Silverlight 2 Beta 2 now available
June 7, 2008 – 3:35 amDetails on the new Microsoft Silverlight 2 Beta 2 build released at Tech-Ed North America 2008.
What’s New in Silverlight 2 beta 2
June 5, 2008 – 9:37 amThe Silverlight SDK blog has an overview of what new features to expect from the Silverlight 2 beta 2 release coming this week.
Silverlight 2 beta 2 releasing this week
June 3, 2008 – 8:32 pmBill Gates says Microsoft Silverlight 2 beta 2 should be released this week.
How to get Windows Live Installer to work behind a firewall and proxy
May 31, 2008 – 12:38 amA quick howto guide on getting Windows Live Installer to work behind a firewalled network with only a proxy server.
Silverlight 2 with Brad Abrams
May 30, 2008 – 12:25 am Yes you heard it here first! Brad Abrams, the man, the legend, is coming to South Africa and is taking time out of his busy schedule for SA Developer .NET events in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Before you ask how I can speak so highly of the man, take a look at his bio and [...]
Devs4Devs
May 25, 2008 – 11:18 pmMicrosoft is hosting a Saturday morning event for speakers in the Gauteng region to come and show what they are passionate about. Currently there are 5 out of 10 speaker slots filled, so why not put your name down and present something you’re passionate about for a mere 20 minute slot.
Join us for a jam-packed [...]
My thoughts on Xbox LIVE Arcade titles being delisted
May 24, 2008 – 11:28 pmIf you’ve been following the latest news out of Microsoft you may have noticed the article with Marc Whitten where he mentions that certain under performing Xbox LIVE Arcade titles are going to be delisted from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Chris Paladino was quick to clarify some of the community questions about it in [...]
