A response to critiques of the 'benevolent dictator' governance model in open source, using Linux and Debian as examples.
A guide to automatically generating SandCastle documentation using CruiseControl.NET or VSTS Team Build, covering setup and configuration.
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 releases Tafiti, a Live Search site with a rich SilverLight interface, demonstrating web evolution with slick graphics.
A critical review of the Palm Foleo mobile companion, comparing its specs and limitations to a lightweight laptop.
A guide to fixing TFS Team Build failures for ASP.NET websites by modifying solution files and managing source control.
Upcoming tech conferences for developers, including Cocoon GetTogether 2007, J-Fall, and ApacheCon US, with details on potential speaking sessions.
Open XML workshop materials, slides, and code samples for developers in C# and Java are now available for download.
Explains a bug in PHP's parse_url function when used with the zip:// wrapper and provides a warning for developers.
Discusses the ethics and consequences of anti-cracking measures in software, advising against deceptive practices that harm user trust.
A programmer examines how compiler optimizations can defeat simple anti-cracking code tricks, using a floating-point example.
Explores advanced self-modifying code techniques like polymorphism and metamorphism for software protection and anti-debugging.
A technical guide on using the PE-inject library with C to inject custom code into Windows executable files, adding a confirmation prompt.
A technical guide on how to properly define and return arrays of objects in a WSDL file for SOAP-based web services.
A developer troubleshoots an NHibernate error when switching to SqlClient, explaining the mapping issue and solution.
A technical guide on implementing security trimming for ASP.NET 2.0 sitemaps using web.config and authorization rules.
A 2007 linkdump of project methodology templates for Visual Studio Team System (VSTS), including RUP, Scrum, and Macroscope.
Hippo CMS is now listed on Ohloh.net, a source code directory, providing insights into project activity and code statistics.
Explores using a TFS-SVN bridge to connect Subversion clients to Team Foundation Server on CodePlex, enabling alternative source control workflows.
Announces the release of PHPExcel 1.3.5, highlighting new features like rich text support and Excel2007 compatibility.
