Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Architecture WebCasts

White Paper:
The Business Value of Microsoft .NET
Discusses the business advantages of developing software on the .NET platform in terms of increased return on investment…..
Related Sites:
.NET Architecture Center Stay ahead of the curve with useful articles, web casts, and event announcements.
Patterns and Practices Proven architectures, production-quality code, and life-cycle best practices. Download the guidance, or order convenient books.
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Microsoft Technology Adopter Challenge!!!

Microsoft Corporation (India) Pvt. Ltd. invites you to the largest Application Development Contest in India – Taming Whidbey – aimed at providing access to the broad developer fraternity to the next range of Microsoft’s development tools and platforms that are expected to revolutionize how we interact in the fast globalizing world today.
The Contest is designed to ensure that the community of developers in India is well-equipped to handle the nitty-gritties of Visual Studio 2005 (Whidbey) and Windows Mobile 2003 by the time these upcoming set of development tools and mobile platform hits the market, thereby providing them with a head-start over developers across the globe.
Check here for more info!
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
After 2 1/2 Hour Fight; I Won!!! ;)
Today I played chess with my friend. Wow, it’s a tough 2 hour 30 minutes fight..... Every move is exhilarating and awe-inspiring.... I know he is a tough player.....
But he did a small mistake that changes everything..... May be luck is sitting near to me this time ;)
Here the pictures of the last move and the final move ;)
Last Move:


Wait....... Still I wish to tell some thing..... While I am playing, I noticed the Game UI looks something like Longhorn - Avalon......
For example: Check this....... I have to try this,, during my free time.....
In the gaming world.... we can expect a lot of changes ;)
For instance: In the XBOX: Here the new Update:XBOX 360

But he did a small mistake that changes everything..... May be luck is sitting near to me this time ;)
Here the pictures of the last move and the final move ;)
Last Move:
Wait....... Still I wish to tell some thing..... While I am playing, I noticed the Game UI looks something like Longhorn - Avalon......
For example: Check this....... I have to try this,, during my free time.....
In the gaming world.... we can expect a lot of changes ;)
For instance: In the XBOX: Here the new Update:XBOX 360
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Windows OneCare Live: Coming Soon to Beta

Are you tired of spending time trying to protect and maintain your computer?
Are you worried that you're still not doing everything you should to keep it safe and running at optimal performance?
If your answer is "Yes," then Windows OneCare is for you.
Windows OneCare is built specifically for people who don't have the time or technical expertise necessary to secure and manage a computer on a daily basis.
Check here for more details!!!
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
MSDN Magazine - Security Tips!!!

From the November 2003 issue of MSDN Magazine. Worth to see it!!! All articles are cool.
• Protect It: Safeguard Database Connection Strings and Other Sensitive Settings in Your CodeAlek Davis
• Encrypt It: Keep Your Data Secure with the New Advanced Encryption StandardJames McCaffrey
• Authorize It: Use Role-Based Security in Your Middle Tier .NET Apps with Authorization ManagerKeith Brown
• Review It: Expert Tips for Finding Security Defects in Your CodeMichael Howard
• Secure It: WS-Security and Remoting Channel Sinks Give Message-Level Security to Your SOAP PacketsNeeraj Srivastava
• Obfuscate It: Thwart Reverse Engineering of Your Visual Basic .NET or C# Code
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Microsoft Technical Communities Chat
Microsoft Technical Communities Chat
Chat Title and Description: .NET Cryptography
Security and cryptography, while always an essential part of the computing industry, have seen their importance increase greatly in the last several years. Microsoft's .NET Framework provides developers with a powerful new set of cryptographic algorithm to make their applications secure. Check out this chat on .NET Cryptography which helps you to implement the cryptography features found in the .NET platform. Learn to use symmetric algorithms, asymmetric algorithms in .NET.
Chat Expert: Gnana Arun Ganesh G (MVP)
May 4, 20055.00 pm IST
Enter Chat Room
http://www.microsoft.com/india/communities/chat/default.aspx
Please feel free to circulate this invite to other interested people.
Chat Title and Description: .NET Cryptography
Security and cryptography, while always an essential part of the computing industry, have seen their importance increase greatly in the last several years. Microsoft's .NET Framework provides developers with a powerful new set of cryptographic algorithm to make their applications secure. Check out this chat on .NET Cryptography which helps you to implement the cryptography features found in the .NET platform. Learn to use symmetric algorithms, asymmetric algorithms in .NET.
Chat Expert: Gnana Arun Ganesh G (MVP)
May 4, 20055.00 pm IST
Enter Chat Room
http://www.microsoft.com/india/communities/chat/default.aspx
Please feel free to circulate this invite to other interested people.
Symmetric Cryptography:

ASymmetric Cryptography:


Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Community Mileage program

The Community Constellation framework provides for avenues of community participation. Some community activities that can be undertaken are:
Online Community Activities:
» Newsgroup Participation
» Host Online Chat / Webcast
» Maintaining Blogs
» Host Web cast/Online Training
» Compose Community Newsletter
» Publish Online Technical Articles
» Update Web Site/Technical Blog
» Feedback on Microsoft Products
» Participation in Product Betas
Offline Community Activities:
» Presentation @ 3rd party User Groups
» User Group Management
» Organizing Community Event
» Assist Community Event
» Publish Books
» Participate in Microsoft Events
» Mentoring other professionals
» Technical Article in Magazines
» Technical Presentation in MS event
