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Device drivers migration in Linux
A technical overview of migrating Linux device drivers from kernel 2.4 to 2.6, focusing on API changes and device node registration.
Inheritance is evil!
A critique of object-oriented inheritance, arguing it forces problematic 'is-a' relationships and promotes using composition (has-a) and the Strategy pattern instead.
Enabling HTTP proxy for .NET webservice client
A guide to enabling HTTP proxy with authentication for .NET SOAP web service clients by overriding the generated service class.
How to tell if you’re a kernel geek?
A developer reflects on becoming a Linux kernel geek, noticing a shift in daily habits towards kernel-specific news and mailing lists.
Remove unnecessary HTTP modules from the ASP.NET pipeline
A guide to improving ASP.NET application performance by removing unnecessary HTTP modules from the pipeline via Web.config.
Cocoon GT 2007 update
Announcement of the Cocoon GT 2007 conference program, highlighting talks on the Apache Cocoon web framework and development tools.
Cocoon GT 2007
Announcement for the Cocoon GetTogether 2007 developer conference in Rome, featuring a hackathon and community meetup.
Moving to WordPress…
A developer details migrating their blog from LiveJournal to WordPress for better features like trackbacks and JavaScript support.
Hippo CMS in Italian
Hippo CMS receives community contribution: full Italian translation added to the open-source content management system.
Internet Explorer is CRAP!!
A web developer vents about two specific, frustrating bugs in Internet Explorer related to form buttons and Japanese character encoding in mailto links.
Creating Office2007 documents in C#
A guide and resource list for generating Office 2007 (OpenXML) documents using the C# programming language.
On the benevolent dictator model
A response to critiques of the 'benevolent dictator' governance model in open source, using Linux and Debian as examples.
Automatically generate SandCastle documentation using CruiseControl.NET or VSTS Team Build
A guide to automatically generating SandCastle documentation using CruiseControl.NET or VSTS Team Build, covering setup and configuration.
PackageExplorer, not only great for OpenXML...
A developer discusses new features for PackageExplorer, an OpenXML package editor, including a start page and splash screen, and highlights its code as a learning resource.
Microsoft Tafiti just released
Microsoft releases Tafiti, a Live Search site with a rich SilverLight interface, demonstrating web evolution with slick graphics.
Thoughts about the Palm Foleo
A critical review of the Palm Foleo mobile companion, comparing its specs and limitations to a lightweight laptop.
TFS Team Build and ASP.NET websites
A guide to fixing TFS Team Build failures for ASP.NET websites by modifying solution files and managing source control.
Conferences coming up
Upcoming tech conferences for developers, including Cocoon GetTogether 2007, J-Fall, and ApacheCon US, with details on potential speaking sessions.
Open XML Developer workshop content
Open XML workshop materials, slides, and code samples for developers in C# and Java are now available for download.