frankarr - an aussie microsoft blogger
Ponderings from the Pacific Northwest by an Aussie Geek who works at a software company
MIX University
Come to MIX University where you can get overviews, videos, demonstrations and technology...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/19/2007
dmahugh in Sydney?
I've spotted some lovely Sydney photos on Doug Mahugh's blog. That must mean he is in Sydney. For...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/19/2007
At The Whiteboard
There's a series of videos running on Builder.AU, featuring local and international speakers,...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/17/2007
Soapbox is now public beta
The Soapbox Beta is now open to a wide audience. I've been using it for a while and it's a pretty...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/17/2007
SQL Server Hosting Toolkit
Here's something I've been meaning to post for a while. It's a little nugget of gold called the SQL...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/16/2007
NYT: Viewers Fast-Forwarding Past Ads? Not Always
Excerpt from New York Times Article: Viewers Fast-Forwarding Past Ads? Not Always...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/16/2007
Hooked on LINQ - Developers' Wiki for .NET Language Integrated Query
I got an email from someone who I hadn't heard from in a while From: Troy MagennisSent: Thursday, 15...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/15/2007
Trying to stay up to speed
I'm feeling a bit out of touch of what's happening. while I am recovering from my recent bout of...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/14/2007
Have you seen DreamScene?
Nick White has the news that Windows Ultimate Extra 'DreamScene' is available Windows Vista Ultimate...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/14/2007
Helping those that need help
I've been at home for the past few days dealing with my Sinusitis. Moira has been busy doing her...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/14/2007
Wonderful WPF Apps: Notescraps
Tim Sneath is doing a series of posts about great WPF applications, and his #8 caught my eye Great...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/13/2007
NYT: Faces, Faces Everywhere
Excerpt from New York Times Article: Faces, Faces Everywhere...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/13/2007
AASG : Gadget Guy Gadget
Australia's Gadget Guy has his own gadget. It a sidebar gadget that displays the Gadget Guy's news,...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/12/2007
Why Vista Matters to Developers
Spotted this on eWeek Crafting the Code: Why Vista Matters to Developers By Darryl K. TaftFebruary...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/12/2007
Sinusitis returns - Change of plans ahead
The last few days, I've been feeling really achy again. I went to see my local GP and confirmed that...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/11/2007
NYT: Figuring Out Gift Giving in the Age of $2,000-a-Pound Chocolate
Excerpt from New York Times Article: Figuring Out Gift Giving in the Age of $2,000-a-Pound Chocolate...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/10/2007
Si-Mi : A creative social network and digital content marketplace, from downunder
Spotted this story in The SMH : Aussies bid to share the video wealth (thx for bring it to my...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/09/2007
NYT: EMI May Sell Recordings Online With No Anti-Copying Software
Excerpt from New York Times Article: EMI May Sell Recordings Online With No Anti-Copying Software...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/09/2007
Announcing new release of Ruby.Net compiler
It's always nice to find little treasures in the inbox, especially one that is part of a continuing...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/09/2007
NYT: If Leonardo Had Made Toys
Excerpt from New York Times Article: If Leonardo Had Made Toys...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/09/2007
Mixtify (mix•ti•fy [micks-tuh-fahy] )
mix•ti•fy [micks-tuh-fahy] —verb (used with object), -fied, -fy•ing. 1. to share with everyone you...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/09/2007
'The Age of User Experience' is nigh
It is a wonderful moment for a parent to see their children take those first steps, say their first...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/09/2007
The Microsoft Unlimted Potential (UP) Community Conference again
I'll be speaking at the upcoming Microsoft Unlimted Potential (UP) Community Conference next week....
Author: frankarr Date: 02/07/2007
SSW Ideas for Better Microsoft Software
I had a meeting with local Regional Director, Adam Cogan. During the conversation, he mentioned his...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/05/2007
Hugo - You Are Amazing!
People never cease to amaze me. I've had a call from Hugo "Uber Tablet" Ortega yesterday and he told...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/05/2007
Tell us what you want for the Security & Management Seminar
We're doing some research for the upcoming Security & Management Seminar. We invite you to help...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/04/2007
NYT: Wireless Internet for All, Without the Towers
Excerpt from New York Times Article: Wireless Internet for All, Without the Towers...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/04/2007
Wonderful WPF Apps : Wikipedia Explorer (BETA)
I spotted this over on James Senior's blog : Wikipedia Explorer Wikipedia Explorer can be run as a...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/03/2007
NYT: Silicon Valley's High-Tech Hunt for Colleague
Excerpt from New York Times Article: Silicon Valley’s High-Tech Hunt for Colleague...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/03/2007
Team Update : New Look
I've been busy hiring. 3 new people (Nick, Michael, Scott) have all started in the past few weeks...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/02/2007
I love my Palm Treo 750 !
Lots of things happened this week, and a personal highlight for me was getting a new phone - a Palm...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/02/2007
Shout Hacking! Ok, I'll Bite...
ARN is carrying a story - Vista hole opens door to 'shout hacking', from an earlier report Vista...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/02/2007
Browsers used by Visitors in January 2007
Last month, I looked at the operating systems of visitors to my blog This month, I'm looking at...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/01/2007
Top 20 Search Keywords for January 2007
The top 20 Search keywords for people coming to visit my blog during January 2007. elfamorphosis My...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/01/2007
Top 20 Posts for January 2007
TaDa!, top 20 posts for January 2007. Old posts continue to be popular. My Elfamorphosis Windows...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/01/2007
TechTalkBlogs +342 Days
It's so exciting, TechTalkBlogs is almost one year old. It's like the engine that could. System...
Author: frankarr Date: 02/01/2007
It's a baby - but it's alive!
Michael Kordahi is finally online with his new blog. He is the new Developer Evangelist based in...
Author: frankarr Date: 01/30/2007
does the F12 button do something to someone else's computer ?
Good to see Bill Gates on The Daily Show last night. It was a funny interview and I loved it when...
Author: frankarr Date: 01/30/2007
Help is on it's way
It's been a long journey. There were some wonderful candidates, and I feel we have found an...
Author: frankarr Date: 01/29/2007
What's coming up ? Let's look back to find out
Big week this week. Lots of folks are stressing out. Me, I'm reminising... When we launched Windows...
Author: frankarr Date: 01/28/2007
Windows Live SDK is alive
From Windows Live Dev News : What's In a Name? The Windows Live SDK Windows Live SDK The Windows...
Author: frankarr Date: 01/27/2007
Happy Australia Day : Here's An Aussie Meego For You
To celebrate Australia Day, here's an Aussie Meego just for you! Now, I'm off to eat some lamb,...
Author: frankarr Date: 01/25/2007
NYT: Moving It All to Vista
Excerpt from New York Times Article: Moving It All to Vista...
Author: frankarr Date: 01/25/2007
Put Metadata Where It Belongs!
Just in time for Australia Day, the Microsoft Photo Info tool has been released The tool allows for...
Author: frankarr Date: 01/25/2007
Feeds Plus: Those Interns can code
I spotted the post Feeds Plus: An Intern Adventure and was excited about the possibilites What I...
Author: frankarr Date: 01/24/2007