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• Visual Studio 2008 SP1 and Team Foundation Server 2008 SP1 available now

  On MSDN Subscriber downloads . A quick look at the Microsoft.com downloads site and I don't see it yet for the .NET Framework 3.5 but I imagine soon. Read More... Posted Monday, August 11, 2008 12:00 PM from Shut-Up and Smile | 0 Comments Filed under: Team System, Potpourri

• A New Year Starts

  Yes, it is July 1, 2008. and while it's not the traditional New Year, for me it is for two reasons. First, Microsoft has decided I didn't cause too much trouble over the last 12 months so I get to continue being a VSTS MVP . Thanks! Second, Microsoft starts their new fiscal year which means there's work to get busy on, now! Speaking of new work this, I'll be doing a VSTS pre-con at the PDC this year in Los Angeles . Over the next few weeks, I'll expand on what I'm going to be talking about so if you're not busy on Sunday, October 26, come on down! Also, I'll be flying down to South Africa for Tech Ed so if you're going to be in Durban , stop on by and say Hello. Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 12:37 AM from Shut-Up and Smile | 0 Comments Filed under: Team System, Potpourri, Speaking

• No Rest for the Wicked

  Well, last weekend they released Orcas Beta 2. Today, Rosario. Rosario you ask? Yes, this is the post-Orcas version of Team Foundation Server and related bits. Rosario is “built” on Orcas so this isn't a new CLR, .NET Framework, etc. So, skip the BBQ or getting the kids ready for school. Download this first CTP and let Microsoft know what you think. After all, they're releasing early so you can give them feedback. Oh, here's the download URL . Also, here's a link to a paper about Rosario . FYI, they're only posting a VPC for this first release. So what are you waiting for? Download away. Cross-post from my VSTS blog . End of line. Read More... Posted Friday, August 03, 2007 5:30 PM from Shut-Up and Smile | 0 Comments Filed under: Team System, Potpourri

• Of Dates and Blog Posts

  It’s funny how human beings relate to dates. For example, every 365 days or so (give or take a leap year), many of us on this planet feel a sense of renewal with the coming of a new year. I tend to be this way. It provides a way of tracking one's life. With today being 7/7/7, I couldn’t help but see this as a good “date” to start blogging again. In fact, not only am I going to start blogging more here (really, I mean it :-) ), but I’ve started two new blogs (nothing like going for the trifecta)! The first blog is over at Pluralsight . Last year, I joined up with the boys to teach VSTS and now I’m going to blog about it (primarily) over there. The second blog is about trying something different. Go take a look if you’re interested in my journey with a new piece of hardware and its software . More to come at all three locations. For now, I’m just happy to get writing again. Talk to you soon. End of line. Read More... Posted Sunday, July 08, 2007 2:50 AM from Shut-Up and Smile | 0 Comments Filed under: Team System, Potpourri, Hardware

• Working with old friends

  After taking the last 1.5 years or so off from regular teaching, I've decided to work with a great bunch of folks from previous life. Yep, I'll be bringing my four-day Team System course to Pluralsight where I know we'll be warm and cozy. As always consulting will still be with my homies here at MCW . But, if you want to spend a week learning the ins and outs of Team System, give Bill or Scott a ping and they can set you up. More details to follow. End of line. Read More... Posted Monday, July 24, 2006 4:30 PM from Shut-Up and Smile | 0 Comments Filed under: Team System, Potpourri, Speaking