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For those of you using Gmail and the integrated Gmail chat client you could be affected by this bug if access to the Google talk server is blocked by a firewall or another method. The past 2 weeks I noticed that Gmail is using 100% of one of my processors when I am at the office. Access to the Google talk servers is blocked at our firewall so my Gmail integrated chat client is disabled when in Gmail, at least that is what Gmail tells me. See the attached picture on the right. However, when the integrated...
The Regina Technology Community welcomes Nick Nastic! Topic: SQL Server 2008 R2 and project codename "Madison" SQL Server 2008 R2 is the next generation of the Microsoft SQL Server database platform, planned for release in the first half of 2010. SQL Server 2008 R2 expands on the value delivered in SQL Server 2008 to help organizations improve IT and developer efficiency with: new and enhanced tools for the management of applications and multiple servers master data services complex event processing...
I am happy to announce the launch of the Regina Technology Community. The Regina Technology Community has formed from a consortium of local special interest groups: • .NET User Group • IT Pro User Group • SQL Server User Group • SharePoint User Group We recognize that no technology is an island. We work in technological ecosystems that requires an understanding of many disciplines. Having one community allows us to deliver a wide spectrum of content to our members. It also provides the forum for...
I was reading the Developer Evangelist Handbook which is a good guide for public facing developer evangelists created by Chris Heilmann of the Yahoo Developer Network. Check out the online handbook here http://developer-evangelism... In this handbook there is some great advice for people who complete public presentations or someone who want to expand their current speaking engagements. In reality many developers are evangelists (or should be) at there places of employment. Developers often feel...
Last year Microsoft pre-released SP2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 as build 6002.16497 under KB948465. One of the most annoying features of using this build is that it would apply an evaluation watermark to the bottom right hand corner of each of your desktops (if you have 2+ monitors it will appear on both screens). Honestly, for months I thought the watermark meant my license was detected as a evaluation license but I know I am using an OEM license. Afterwards I found some guides to...
Taking a GreenIT approach does not mean that you have to scrap entire projects. As IT professionals it is native for us to look for the most efficient way to complete tasks; why not take this skill to the next level? Everyone in the IT community can participate in GreenIT. Here are some roles and how they can contribute Architect : Green design, integration Developer : Reduce the "energy footprint" of your applications, CPU cycles, bandwidth/traffic SQL Professional : Performance tuning, indexes,...
As I work in the steel industry, working with individuals wearing hard hats is common in my daily activities. You can easily point out a consultant from Pittsburgh when you see the black helmet and the yellow strip; I get a kick out of seeing these helmets when compared to the plain helmets we are commissioned with. With the Super Bowl right around the corner, I would like to share this factual story with you. Article Source: American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) ----------------------- What do...
Regina.NET is participating in the INETA SQL PASS sponsored SQL 2008 launch. We have 2 sessions at this years event on January 22nd at the University of Regina. What is a community launch? Microsoft and others provide registered speakers with Web Casts, PowerPoint, code sample and / or hands on labs for a number of areas in the promoted product. The beauty of this type of event is that ANYONE can qualify to be a speaker. As a registered speaker, you are provided guidance in the launch topic. Speakers...
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