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TechNet Plus - contact information?

Dyonas — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:31:29 GMT

I know I already have a thread on a similar theme but this is about getting in contact with someone...... ANYONE who can pick up a damn phone or reply to an e-mail about TechNet subscriptions! I've been trying since Monday to phone the number listed for the UK on the contact page but it constantly, and I mean every single time I try, rings out after 2 minutes of nobody answering. The e-mail I sent which stated 2 business days for a reply has now gone past 2 business days without reply and I'm still sitting here no nearer a clue as to what's going on since the status page for my order hasn't budged since Friday.

Has anyone been as unfortunate as me and had similar problems? If so, what did you do and who did you contact? At this point I'm pretty much set on cancelling my order, which is a shame, all because I cannot get a single word reply from anybody. Before it's pointed out, yes I know they could be busy but how busy do you have to be where a phone goes unanswered 3 days straight? Anyone that can help, please do :/

Do programming languages crack brains at all

Nana Yaw A. Essuman — Tue, 20 May 2008 06:40:52 GMT

I have heard from a wide range of people that to a programming language one needs to be smart and sharp.I kind of heard also that a the first year of a University one gotta learn either C# or C++.Are any of these hard at all?I would like to know how stuff work out when you enter the University for the first year and you are going to offer Computer Science?

WPF vs. Windows Forms Question

Matt — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:02:43 GMT

Alright, so I've gotten Visual Studio 2008 kicking with a few cool addins (Power Commands, modified template, etc...) and am looking to begin developing an application I've thought about for a while now. I'm an incredibly big, ridiculously good at trivia, movie fan and I want to build an application that will keep track of all my movies that I have seen, that I want to see, that I want to see again, maybe include some ratings, and who knows what else. I've been learning C# over the past few weeks and have gotten to the point where I'm ready to free form with an application like this.

Here's my question: Should I use WinForms or WPF? I understand WPF would be better if I had video or 3D animation, etc..., but is that the only difference? Are there benefits to picking it over WinForm or vice-versa? Anyone out there have a preference?

(I'm incredibly interested to hear what you guys think. However, I will mention that in learning C# through Head First With C# (which I highly recommend) I've been using Windows Forms Applications. I will probably use that one to begin, but is there a way to port it to WPF later? Basically, what are the big differences between the two?)

Thanks ahead of time guys!

What happens in Vegas

Christian — Sun, 18 May 2008 20:38:10 GMT

I watched this movie a few minutes ago and liked it. The jokes are funny although the story followed exactly the Hollywood schema X. What's your opinion on the movie?

Best .Net Obfuscator

dazzledesign — Sat, 17 May 2008 12:51:44 GMT

Hi,

Which is the best .Net obfuscator?

Also, is XHEO CodeVeil better obfuscator than DotFuscator?

Please help
Thanks

Converting Visual Basic Application to Native Windows / Windows C++ application

dazzledesign — Sat, 17 May 2008 12:49:15 GMT

Hi,

Is it possible to convert a Visual Basic application into a Native Windows / Windows C++ application?

If yes, how should I do it?

Also, will a Native windows / windows c++ application require obfuscation?

Please help

Thanks

Assembly language can't compile in the Vista (Dos)

qiuxuezhizi — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:00:50 GMT

I use the MASM6 compile the assembly program.
it doesn't support vista.

At the same time i can use it compiling in XP.

TechNet Roadshow - Newcastle / Wallsend

Dyonas — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:15:06 GMT

Anybody from the forums going? I was moved from the waiting list earlier today so will be attending, hopefully, along with someone else from college who already has his nifty little ID card. A question to anyone that's been to an event before, if I only have a confirmation number will that be enough to gain access?

Unable to Edit Posts Not on First Page

Christopher Hawkins — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:59:21 GMT

I've noticed a pattern with the non-functioning Edit function (at least for me) — it won't let me edit my post unless it's on the first page of the thread.

Paul builds a Windows Home Server: CPU & Motherboard

Paul Jenkins — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:18:30 GMT

Continuing on from "Paul Builds a HTPC" series, I've decided to build a Windows Home Server, but this time (at the request of Donald) I'd like your help. Unfortunately again I cannot be giving this away, so its' purely for participation value. I'll try and round up some prizes (maybe Expression Studio 2? I'll have to see what restrictions the copy I'll be getting has), but can't promise anything.

When building most "normal" computers (desktop use/work use/whatever), the two main factors are usually performance and price. The usual process is to get as much power in to as small a budget as possible.

While this remains true for my desired server, there are other characteristics that have equal or greater importance. For example, low power usage is very important due to the "always on" nature of a server, and because of the location the server will run, low noise is equally important.

If you've got an opinion or thought on what CPU or motherboard I should be using, I'd love to hear it, either here or commenting on my blog post (which has some more preliminary information about low power/cost CPU/motherboards)

~~Edit You can guess what forum this wasn't posted in? Oh what? It wasn't posted in Student Union? FAIL :(~~ ~~Hopefully somebody can move it.~~ Guess I was just cached

WorldWide Telescope is live!

Chakkaradeep Chandran — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:07:56 GMT

Yes, WorldWide Telescope is live and now you can download it!

I am trying it out immediately! YaY!

Windows 7 Features...in video form?

Trix — Tue, 13 May 2008 01:10:59 GMT

Could this be? This certainly looks neat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5D43p4_qcY

Why doesn't Youtube embed here?

Channel8 and Google Reader

Trix — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:30:29 GMT

Channel8 and Google Reader seem not to play nicely, I do not know if the RSS feed changes and confuses it, or what. I have multiple entries for the same thing. Anyone else getting the funky RSSness?

Internships during the summer break

Christian — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:02:09 GMT

Who is going to do an internship during this summer break? I'm going to do one in an interesting company... and you guys? Anybody going to do internships or work for a company? Or are you going to bring your pet projects to the next level (I have also quite a few of them running)?

Software by Student Partners

Rodrigo Fraga — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:35:31 GMT

Hello:
Well I want to throw an invitation for all the World Wide Microsoft Student Partners to develop a usefull and easy application, for us, starting with a simple tool to let us post our "Report Activities", then upgrade this little software with plug-ins, and then, publish this software in Codeplex for everyone.

Who said I? any ideas, suggestions, feedback?

The first thing I think was a simple WPF Application or Windows Forms but over .NET Framework 3.0 or higher to "publish" will be necesary web services, WCF wil help alot... but we will need support from the ADE's to test the services or something similar.

[Added:]
the name I think could be cool, is Mithra, like the persian god means "Friend" :)

Best regards,
--
Rod

TechNet Plus - anyone have it?

Dyonas — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:12:05 GMT

Since I'm working towards a career in IT with Microsoft Windows and Server products I've been considering purchasing a TechNet plus subscription for quite a few months now but there are a few things confusing me despite reading the FAQs so if anyone has one or can clarify the items below I'd appreciate it a lot. For the purposes of this post I'm talking about the Operating System subscriptions only.

MSDN are mainly aimed at developers whereas TechNet Plus seems to be aimed at people who test and deploy systems, perhaps administrators planning and testing a deployment. Would that be a fair description of the two?

TechNet Plus is evaluation but without time limits or restrictions, what I'm not sure about here is why label it as such? Is it not the same as MSDN software? You download it, burn to DVD (or use some other method, maybe network installation) and install then enter a product key. How is that any different or is it not different at all? The word evaluation can have different meanings depending on how Microsoft intend it, a bit like prizes with time limits (see my other thread if you don't know what I'm talking about).

Basically I'm just looking for some clarification on these points so if anyone can help it'd be appreciated :)

New features again for the forums

Christian — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:27:58 GMT

What do you say about these new features, like the one showing the threads you haven't read yet... I find it awesome that we are at the front row to get all the new features that come to the platform :-) Channel 8 and the EvNet (the guys who build the thing) for the win!!

And it seems also that the problem with posts ending up in the wrong forum is solved! YAY!!!

Now if we get a feature to edit the forum title I would be sold!

Expression Studio V2

Jimmy White — Sun, 11 May 2008 04:59:52 GMT

is this available for download yet on dreamspark? or how do we upgrade it?

Microsoft doesn't get it....

Trix — Sat, 10 May 2008 18:08:20 GMT

These Live Search promotion videos are absolutely horrible.

http://blogs.msdn.com/robmar/archive/2008/05/07/viral-windows-live-search-videos.aspx

over the moon

Dyonas — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:53:47 GMT

I took part in the Virtual Launch Experience for, among other things, Windows Server 2008 because I didn't think I'd be able to make any of the roadshows much to my disappointment. I thought the experience was pretty good overall and spent time looking through all of the information there then later on, almost as a passing though, I entered the prize draw competition. Imagine my surprise when I got back this morning from doing weekend food shopping to find this waiting for me! As the subject says I am over the moon when I realised what it was.

I realise it isn't the best picture in the world but I only used my phones camera. In case it isn't legible it includes SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and best of all Windows Server 2008. I'm still a little in shock, so much so I haven't opened the software up yet.

**Many edits later** Oh what I'd give for an "insert image" option.

What's your homepage?

GoddersUK — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:34:06 GMT

I'm interested to see what site people set as their homepage. I used to be a diehard about:blank fan, but these days I use the Speed Dial Firefox extension in Firefox and home.live.com in IE.

Possibly a bug?

Chakkaradeep Chandran — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:43:59 GMT

I replied to a thread here in this forum, and once it was posted I still had the reply box shown, here is the screenshot

Possibly a bug?

SourceSafe anywhere?

czamora — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:17:06 GMT

Hi,

I'm interested in Visual SourceSafe, and I thought it was included in Visual Studio, but after downloading it and starting its installation I verified it does not include any version-control software.

Can anyone let me know in what software package is SourceSafe included?

Thanks a lot in advance.

Database

Jean Zondi — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:04:12 GMT

Hi, i just wana know if its wise to put all the database of the business online.

Live,Google,Yahoo Searches

Sai Satish — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:20:47 GMT

Hi,
This is SaiSatish MSP from INDIA.I created a page,which display results of 3 search engines...So check it our make make ur comments
Link: http://www.andhrahackers.com/Search2.html

Regards
SaiSatish