.NET Framework


Introducing the VSTS Database Edition GDR

The VSTS Database team announced a slew of new improvements at Tech-Ed. Jeff walks through some of the key changes.

Open Source SOA Software Shares Microsoft Stage

When was the last time you saw a fully open-source vendor sharing the conference keynote stage with Microsoft? If you were at Microsoft's recent Tech-Ed show in Orlando, you could say, well, then.

Jazz Gets Visual Studio Support

IBM Corp.'s Rational Software unit is set to release version 1.0 of Team Concert, the commercial client to the company's Jazz collaborative software development environment.

.NET and Java Grow Organically

Mixed .NET and Java application deployment platforms promote new interoperability initiatives.

Getting Started with Silverlight 2 Controls

Don't worry, ASP.NET developers: Siverlight 2 controls aren't so different from what you're used to, as Dan shows.

Microsoft Joins Open Source Census Group

Microsoft has joined the Open Source Census as a sponsor, according to an announcement issued by OpenLogic, which founded the group.

Architects Craft Their Future

International Association for Software Architects aims to establish a support network for architects nationwide.

Decoding Bill

As the mantle of leadership at Microsoft shifts, what is Gates' legacy as a developer?

.NET and Java Grow Organically

Mixed .NET and Java application deployment platforms promote new interoperability initiatives.

Microsoft To Add ODF to Office 2007 SP2

Next Office 2007 Service Pack will include native read/write support for XML-based OpenDocument Format files.

Microsoft Revamps MSDN and TechNet

Microsoft’s SQL Server 2008 and Hyper-V are the foundations for the newly revamped MSDN.

Jazz Gets Visual Studio Support

IBM’s Rational Software unit set to release Team Concert version

Gates Bids Developers Farewell

Redmond's chairman uses Tech-Ed keynote to talk up 'Oslo,' 'Velocity,' Silverlight and other dev tools.

Tool Optimizes New Windows Mobile

Microsoft releases Mobile Device Manager 2008 with improved support for Windows Mobile devices and third-party tools.

Google Tightens Its Gears

Google's first major developer conference focuses on improvements to 'Gears,' its cloud-based browser extension.

Xenocode Virtualizes Apps

Xenocode releases Virtual Application Studio tool suite.

To Parse or Not To Parse

How to live a C++ life in an XML world.

EC Official Talks Open Standards, Raps Microsoft

A speech given yesterday by Neelie Kroes, the European commissioner for competition, skewered Microsoft without mentioning the company by name.

Microsoft Releases 7 Patches, 3 Critical

Microsoft released seven patches for its June rollout of security fixes. As expected, three are labeled "critical," three "important" and one "moderate."

ISO Benches Microsoft OOXML

Due to objections from four countries, the International Organization for Standardization has temporarily put a hold on publishing Microsoft Office Open XML as an ISO standard.

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