Monthly Archives: July 2008

Infragistics NetAdvantage Tips – Part 2: The UltraToolbarsManager

Here’s a continuation of my list of coding tips and samples for the Infragistics NetAdvantage suite.  Part 1 dealt with the UltraGrid control, and I could actually devote Parts 2 through GigaMegaZillion® to the UltraGrid since there are so many … Continue reading

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ClickOnce and BuildOnce

ClickOnce, the software update package that Microsoft introduced in Visual Studio 2005, might be a convenient and secure way to distribute updates to users over the Internet.  I wouldn’t know, since we don’t do that.  Our application is a turnkey … Continue reading

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Diablo: Giving the Devil Its Due

Nokia recently released the “Diablo” update for the N800/N810 Internet Tablet.  This a relatively minor update to their OS 2008 firmware, but if you’ve been having problems with battery drain (as I have) then you should definitely give Diablo a … Continue reading

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Watching the Neighbours’ Kids

This is a rare post that isn’t directly about programming or technology, but I wanted to pay tribute to a truly fascinating web site put together by a fellow resident of our highrise in west Toronto. Back in late March … Continue reading

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