Posted by: kurtsh | January 11, 2006

INFO: Using the RSS feed from MSN Spaces on Windows Mobile/Pocket PC

I’m a long time user of Newsbreak, Ilium Software’s RSS Newsreader for Windows Mobile 2003.  Yes, yes, yes – I know that there are arguably better solutions out there.  PocketRSS is the one people constantly cite (which I ALSO have loaded) but I have to tell you that the user interface on PocketRSS is so congested with crap, and it makes you feel like you’re doing unnatural things just to a) look at a feed and b) read an article.
 
The problem is that if you subscribe to an RSS Newsfeed from MSN Spaces (usually using the format: http://spaces.msn.com/members/BLOGNAME/feed.rss) sometimes you’ll find that your newsreader in Pocket PC suddenly won’t update/refresh the channel’s content.  I’ve been dealing with this for a very long time without
resolution.  I even went so far as to install another RSS newsreader.
 
I eventually contacted Ilium Software, the writers of Newsbreak, my RSS Newsreader and they responded that this is a known issue.  It has to do with Internet Explorer which is used to display content within the newsreader.  Basically, the solution is to clear out the cache completely of Pocket Internet Explorer on the Windows Mobile 2003 device and you’ll find that the RSS feed will be pulled in.
 
The problem is basically that if Internet Explorer has logged into MSN Spaces before, there are a set of cached credentials that reside on the device that interfere with the access of the RSS feed from the Pocket PC.
 
In any case, I thought I’d document this so that someone else might search and find it because frankly, I searched all over the web and couldn’t see this documented anywhere.

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Posted by: kurtsh | January 11, 2006

UPDATE: Windows Live! What are you waiting for?

Holy mackerel.  It’s funny that I haven’t seen anyone actually TALK about this stuff in any detail yet.  I’ve been REALLY busy and I haven’t had the chance to go over every single new Live.com beta but it doesn’t look like ANYONE’S DONE IT YET!  And this stuff is soooooooo cool!
 
So it starts with http://www.live.com/.  Visit it… it’s a home page that you can completely customize with RSS feeds and the like.  News.  Sports.  Weather.  RSS summaries of your favorite web site.  All right in front of you… and you can import OPML files or export them if you’d like.  (For those of you who know what that is)
 
Ideas.Live.com
The go to http://ideas.live.com/.  This is where are the truly sick stuff is at.  There are 11 different beta programs here and I’d encourage you to check them out.  For example:
 
Windows Live Domains
Do you own a Domain name?  Is it just sitting around doing nothing?  Would you like to have your own domain name map to a Hotmail.com email address so you can have <yourfirstname>@<yourdomainname>.com go to a Hotmail account?  That’s what Windows Live Domains is.
http://ideas.live.com/programpage.aspx?versionId=11b1081d-cfb0-4511-acb5-55db6b49f7de
 

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Posted by: kurtsh | January 11, 2006

EVENT: Smart Solutions with SmartClients

Learn why SmartClients are so much more than just Windows Forms applications. You’ll see three approaches that leverage what you already know about Microsoft tools and platforms. We’ll also explore how to expand your reach with mobile applications. MSDN Events are always free, local and live.

Register today at www.msdnevents.com.

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Posted by: kurtsh | January 11, 2006

EVENT: Power Up with TechNet Events

TechNet Events are free, live sessions that serve up valuable technical content with lots of time for discussion. You’ll see hands-on solutions and new innovations that will ease even your toughest IT headaches. Get ready to recharge with the best tips, tools and resources in the business.
 
Visit www.technetevents.com to sign up.

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Posted by: kurtsh | January 11, 2006

TRAINING: Learn to Build Solutions on Microsoft SharePoint

At this free hands-on workshop, you will learn how to quickly and easily create collaborative business applications on Microsoft SharePoint—without custom development.  You will also learn how to modify sites, roll up tasks/calendars from multiple sites, and even build your own solution.  As a requirement for this workshop, you should have working knowledge of SharePoint.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

For more information and to register, please call MSEVENT 1.877.673.8368 or visit http://www.microsoft.com/seminar/events/ and enter the Event ID.

January 26, 2006

ETAP Training Ctr Irvine

8:30 AM-5:00 PM

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Posted by: kurtsh | January 11, 2006

TRAINING: Secure & Well-Managed Infrastructure (MOM and SMS) Hands-on Lab – Irvine

This three-day workshop provides in-depth, technical training in a small classroom setting where participants learn through lecture and hands-on demonstrations.
 
Conducted by Microsoft certified training partners, the workshop introduces the new features of deploying and managing a secure and well-managed Infrastructure. This course offers a significant amount of hands-on training that will assist your organization in becoming proficient in the skills that are needed to work with Microsoft Management Solutions.
 
Key topics include:
  • Microsoft System Management Server 2003
  • Microsoft Operations Manager 2005
  • Microsoft System Center Capacity Planner 2006
  • Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager
  • Microsoft Operation Framework  

The workshop is designed for Your IT staff. The training will cover a 250 range of skill level. 
 
Please let us show you how Microsoft’s management offerings can help your company move to a more efficient and dynamic IT infrastructure.
 

Location:  Quickstart Intelligence Irvine
Date/Time: 01/24/2006 – 01/26/2006 9AM-5PM every day

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Posted by: kurtsh | January 11, 2006

TRAINING: Microsoft Biztalk Server 2006

BizTalk Server is a powerful server platform which requires developers to possess a solid level of understanding prior to building successful solutions.  Join Microsoft’s technical experts as we conduct a free, interactive, 5-day hands-on workshop designed to address the needs of the application developer. This workshop will demonstrate how Microsoft’s application platform enables organizations to gain better business insight and deliver faster results by easily connecting people, processes and information.
This 5-day lab is a prerequisite for anyone looking to attend the more intense BizTalk "Deep Dive" course we are offering in May 2006.
 
Prerequsites:
Familiarity with Visual Studio.NET, the .NET framework, working knowledge of XML and web services.  Previous experience with BizTalk Server not required.
Location:  Microsoft Southern California – Los Angeles
Date/Time:  2/27/2006 – 3/3/2006  9:00AM – 4:30PM EVERY DAY
 

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Posted by: kurtsh | January 11, 2006

EVENT: Launch of Microsoft Dynamics:CRM 3.0

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 has arrived and we’re coming to a city near you!

Please join Microsoft at a very special event introducing a CRM application that works the way you do – just-released Microsoft CRM 3.0!  Be among the first to see how the fastest growing CRM application has just been taken to a whole new level.  We will preview  the only CRM application that offers a native Outlook experience familiar to everyone.  Microsoft CRM 3.0 provides companies with the capabilities to overcome some of the biggest CRM obsticles: lengthy and costly failed implementations and poor user adoption.  Come and see the seamless integration with other Microsoft products you already have like Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.  Plus, get a look at how you can utilize Microsoft CRM 3.0 in conjunction with our award-winning ERP applications.  Customers and CRM experts who have previewed Microsoft CRM 3.0 state "this killer application works the way a CRM application is supposed to work”.  A leading CRM industry analyst recently previewed Microsoft CRM 3.0 and was quoted as saying, “why would anyone buy anything else?”

Please join us in person for this very informative event and see for yourself what all the buzz is about.  Come meet our Microsoft executive team, fellow customers and our certified partners to answer your questions.  We’re changing the way the world looks at CRM – with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0! 

Location:  Los Angeles Downtown Marriott
Date/Time:  2/14/2006 8:30AM-1:00PM
 

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Posted by: kurtsh | January 11, 2006

EVENT: Real Time Collaboration Breakfast Seminar

Your organization is demanding technology to help people get their jobs done better, faster, and together.  Time is a luxury few people have; business-critical decisions are often made in minutes. In this competitive environment–where ineffective communication and collaboration can lead to project delays, poor response time, and lost opportunity–the ability to share ideas and exchange information instantly is essential. Real-time collaboration solutions from Microsoft are the answer.

When you attend this event you’ll learn more about the advantages of real-time collaboration solutions. Microsoft Office Communicator 2005, Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005, and Microsoft Office Live Meeting seamlessly connect people and information–in real time–using Web/data conferencing, Enterprise Instant Messaging, audio/video collaboration, telephony, and integrated presence.

·  Begins 1/25/2006 @ 9:00 AM

·  Ends 1/25/2006 @ 11:00 AM

Event is in Irvine.

 

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Posted by: kurtsh | January 11, 2006

EVENT: Windows Server 2003 R2 Launch coming!

Join us for the launch of Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 R2.  We would like to introduce you to the new server maintenance tools and the other benefits of a secure server including: 

– Streamlined identity and access management

– Increased interoperability and UNIX support

– Enhanced storage management

– Valued security features you expect from Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 to include:

  • Role based security that will save time for IT Professionals
  • Updates to protect against past and future threats
  • Update management process that increases productivity

And if you have branch offices, you can see even more advantages for your wide area network:

  • More efficient file compression, replication, and data transfer between headquarters and branches
  • Simpler hardware management through a set of vendor- and Operating System-neutral tools
  • Less on-site server administration

Make plans to join us and see firsthand the server solution that can help your business run more efficiently at a lower total cost of ownership.

February 22, 2006 –
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
REGISTER:  http://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/eventdetail.aspx?culture=en-US&eventid=1032288187

February 23, 2006 –
Marriott Los Angeles Downtown
REGISTER:  http://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/eventdetail.aspx?culture=en-US&eventid=1032288143

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