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  Bytes by MSDN Interview: Roberto Leiton

  Posted: January 21st, 2011, 8:17pm UTC

  Roberto Leiton, CEO of ArtinSoft, and Tim Huckaby, Founder of InterKnowlogy, launch an interesting discussion around resurrecting fragile legacy applications. ArtinSoft, a leader in VB6 to VB.NET and C# migrations, has helped numerous enterprise companies rescue their application investments. Migrating to VB.NET and C# is just the first step. ArtinSoft also converts applications to Silverlight, and, ultimately, to Windows Azure in the Cloud. Learn how you can save time and resources by watching this video interview.
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  Save on MIX11 - Register by Feb 11

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 11:05am UTC

  MIX11 registration is now open with a special offer for early birds - register by February 11 and save $500 on your conference pass, plus one free hotel night when you book two or more nights. Visit MIX11 registration for details.
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  Pick Your Favorite MIX11 Sessions - Vote by Feb 4

  Posted: January 14th, 2011, 11:05am UTC

  The MIX content team has selected the best community proposals, and now it’s your turn to tell us what sessions you want at MIX11. Visit the Open Call page and pick your favorites by Feb 4. Selected sessions will be announced in mid-February.
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  Bytes by MSDN Interview: Wally McClure

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 4:20pm UTC

  Do you believe in the Cloud? Wallace McClure, Founder and Architect of Scalable Development, Inc., does. His customers are extremely interested in the value and economies of scale that Cloud Computing, and more specifically, Windows Azure can bring. Building out an infrastructure that supports your web service or application can be expensive, complicated and time consuming. Or you could look to the Microsoft cloud. The Windows Azure platform is a flexible cloud-computing platform that lets you focus on solving business problems and addressing customer needs. Wally talks about all this, and more, in this interview with Tim Huckaby.
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  Web Development Just Got Easier

  Posted: January 12th, 2011, 4:03pm UTC

  Learn how WebMatrix is changing how to create for the web. Reduce complexity. Open source enabled. Code for the future.
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  Bytes by MSDN Interview with AT&T Director

  Posted: January 10th, 2011, 11:45am UTC

  What does Ed Schmit, the Director of the AT&T Developer Program, think of Windows Phone 7? Watch this interview and find out! Rob Cameron, Senior Architect Evangelist at Microsoft, leads the discussion about the mobile industry. Listen in as Ed shares his best practices and tips for mobile developers.
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  Free Windows 7 Development Boot Camps

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 10:34pm UTC

  Web and cloud may be all the rage, but many developers are still doing hardcore client development. If you are among them, this Boot Camp is for you! In this full-day event, we will explore how to maximize your impact on the Windows client. Our interactive sessions will include topics from throughout the Windows development platform. We will look at application compatibility and transitioning your applications to Windows 7, integrating with the Windows taskbar, developing for IE9, utilizing the cool functionality in the Sensors and Location Platform so that your application better responds to its current environment, leveraging the multi-touch capabilities (especially in kiosk scenarios), and creating Silverlight 4 out of browser applications. Ready to get started? For a list of all hosting cities, visit www.windowsdevbootcamp.com and register.
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  Free Windows Azure 2-Day Boot Camps

  Posted: January 6th, 2011, 10:29pm UTC

  The cloud is here. Time to strap your boots on and wade in. We have worked to bring the region's best Azure experts together to help you reach your full potential in the cloud. This 2-day deep dive program will prepare you to deliver solutions on the Windows Azure Platform. Each day will be filled with training, discussion, reviewing real scenarios, and hands-on labs. The primary areas of focus will include: An Intro to Cloud Computing and Azure, Web Roles, Messages and Queues, Using Azure Tables, Using BLOB Storage, Worker Roles, Diagnostics and Service Management, SQL Azure, Connecting with AppFabric, Cloud Computing Scenarios and Available Resources. Register online for this 2-day boot camp or visit www.azurebootcamp.com for more information.