If you are like me, you have already used .Net Reflector to decompile some .Net classes. The product has been owned by Red Gate for a few years now, and they have kindly eliminated the free version to make it paid. I came across this article by Corey Roth where he mentions that even the latest version of Reflector contains a Time Bomb, meaning you would be forced to upgrade to the paid version starting June 1st.
[Read More]SharePoint Overflow Beta
As I mentioned previously, SharePoint Overflow has now reached the beta stage. So you can find the Stack Overflow environment you know but specialized in everything related to SharePoint.
Go consult the experts!
I received my Fez Panda II and an LCD
I finally received my Fez Panda II, running on NETMF of course, from Ghi Electronics after spending a gift certificate I had won on TinyClr.com! 
I also ordered a 128x64 pixel backlit LCD screen, connected here via my Fez Panda II: 
Well, I’m going back to play with my toys.
Happy coding!
Support SharePoint Overflow
If you develop/configure for SharePoint and also use Stack Overflow (if not, go check it out!), support the cause of SharePoint Overflow:
Happy supporting!
Do you know Fritzing?
While looking at prototyping tools for my Fez Domino, I came across Fritzing, a software that allows you to easily diagram your electrical circuit! Here is a summary:
- Open source, so free
- A community of enthusiasts
- Dozens and dozens of components, and the community continues to increase the available quantity
- A shop for manufacturing your PCBs. (Coming soon)
- Multiplatform
- Multilingual
- A really great visual, both of the software and the circuits!
Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1
Visual Studio 2010 SP1 is now ready to be downloaded! MSDN subscribers can download it with their account, while others will have to wait until Thursday, March 10 to get it.
Happy updating!
Update: Here is the download link
SP2010 and SL: ClientContext.Current is null
When using Silverlight to develop web parts for SharePoint 2010, you might use the Silverlight Client Object Model to access SharePoint data. But what happens if you try to move out of the Silverlight web part and, for example, put Silverlight in a SharePoint dialog box? Answer: Unhandled Error in Silverlight Application Object reference not set to an instance of an object at ClientContext.Current.
The problem arises because the Silverlight web part injects the SharePoint context into the HTML object parameter for the proper functioning of the Client Object Model. Therefore, you need to inject the SharePoint site URLs where the Silverlight is currently displayed into the initParams (MS.SP.url):
[Read More]Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
The service pack 1 for Windows 7 is now available. If you have automatic updates enabled, you will receive it soon if you haven’t already, otherwise go to this site.
I have had it since Friday and no problems to report!
You can consult the SP1 documentation via the Microsoft website.
Follow MVPs Live
It is currently the Microsoft MVP Summit 2011, you can follow the MVPs on Twitter via MVPTweets.com.
GPS Emulator for Windows Phone
If you ever develop applications for Windows Phone using location services, there is a GPS emulator that allows you to simulate movement and thus test your application without going outside with your phone.