Not wanting to spend a fortune, I did some searching and came across a couple of free network packet/protocol analysis tools. NetworkActiv Sniffer This one doesn’t require a driver to be installe...

Eric brought up the suggestion of getting a get together for those bloggers in the Dallas area, you know for those attending TechEd ;-) and those who may be unfortunate enough not to be attending :...

Someone on GDN asked a question regarding the out parameter modifier that C# uses and how to do the same thing in VB.NET. Your first guess would probably be to use ByRef, however, ByRef is like re...

Although I wouldn’t recommend using Static variables under normal circumstances, there are times when they come in handy. So, when you do use them, you better be sure you understand what’s going o...

I’m happy to see that Eric is adding additional support / samples for the VB.NET developers in CodeSmith. Although, it worked with VB.NET code in the past, he’s now added more support and code gene...

Several people are raving about the Windows Application Verifier. Um… problem. It doesn’t appear that the .NET Framework follows the rules specified by the Windows Application Verifier 2.50. I m...

For all of those using VB.NET’s Microsoft.VisualBasic namespace specific functionality (or those just interested in the topic) and the performance impact they may incur (if any, and if so, under wh...

After posting a response to a question on GDN about using CR and LF in a VB.NET project. The question was how to insert a LF or CR into a string in VB.NET without using the vbLF, vbCR or even the ...

Tonight I’ve been playing around with the community starter kit available for download at the ASP.NET. Although pretty basic in overall features, it’s an excellent start for a full blown web site....

While this post has nothing to do with development, it is something that affects all of us. Well, at least those that pull them selves away from their computer or game console long enough to notic...