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Next-gen Microsoft Web server details emerge
The next version of Microsoft's Internet Information Services Web server (IIS7) will integrate the ASP.NET development technologies and turn many core features into optional modules. Read more »
Latest Mono release brings .NET on Linux closer
An autoconfiguration system for the project's ASP.NET implementation should make the open source .NET implementation easier to deploy. Read more »
Windows, IIS at risk from 'token kidnapping'
Hosting providers and IT professionals have been warned of a threat posed to Microsoft IIS Web servers through exploitation of vulnerabilities in Microsoft operating systems. Read more »
Microsoft prepares for Yukon, Longhorn
The software company readies new development tools before planned releases of revamped database and Windows operating system software. Read more »
Developers get .NET source -- look but don't touch
Microsoft intends to release parts of the .NET 3.5 source code in the upcoming release of Visual Studio 2008. Read more »
Nokia switches on Microsoft's Silverlight
Content developed for the software giant's alternative to Adobe's Flash will be able to be viewed on Nokia smartphones. Read more »
Developers flock to Sydney for codefest
Over 2600 developers from around Australia have gathered in Sydney for Microsoft's thirteenth annual Tech.Ed conference. Read more »
Ballmer: Microsoft can never be a one-trick pony
While some critics may chide Microsoft for losing focus over its desire to play in many markets, from desktop software to game consoles to mobile devices, the company's top guy says it's a necessary move to stay relevant in the market. Read more »
System.Globalization namespace in .NET
The .NET Framework has built-in support for globalisation in its System.Globalization namespace. This namespace can help you build international support into your applications. Read more »
Mono-man brings .NET to Linux
Novell's Miguel de Icaza is working on a technology that he says can replicate Microsoft's vaunted software development platform on Linux. Read more »
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Ask Chuck: .NET documentation
This week Chuck answers some tough questions pitched to us by Builder Australia readers on hard to find .NET documentation. Read more »
Diving into the data grid: Page changing and deleting
If you want to combine paging and deleting in an ASP.NET DataGrid, you may run into trouble. We'll show you the code that will enable you to get these commands to work together. Read more »
Secure ASP.NET 2.0 sites with Membership API
Beginning with ASP.NET 2.0, the Membership API was added to simplify adding security to a Web application. This article explains how to use the Membership API with a SQL Server back-end. Read more »
Working with configuration files in ASP.NET 2.0
The second iteration of ASP.NET includes a number of enhancements for working with configuration files. Read more »
Understand ASP.NET 2.0 configuration file processing
Configuration files are an important aspect of .NET development. Here's a closer look at how ASP.NET 2.0 uses configuration files (specifically machine.config and web.config). Read more »
Manipulating ASP.NET 2.0 browser support
ASP.NET 2.0 allows you to address browser support through browser configuration files. This set of files defines the capabilities for specific browsers. Read more »
How to build secure ASP.NET applications
ASP.NET provides several ways to protect your Web-based app from attack. Here's an overview of authentication, authorisation, and role-based security. Read more »
Enhance applications with the ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit
While the ASP.NET AJAX Extensions from Microsoft provides you with basic AJAX support, the ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit extends this support by offering more controls and by allowing you to create controls. Read more »
PHP, ASP or ASP.NET?
Local tech commentator Daniel Winter looks beyond the hype and FUD slinging to show you where and when to use PHP, ASP and ASP.NET for your Web apps. Read more »
Avoid problems when redirecting via drop-down lists
One of the most important skills a developer needs is the ability to debug and fix problematic code whether it is their own or another developer's handiwork. This article shows how to solve a problem involving redirection and drop-down lists. Read more »
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Microsoft services VS2008 & .NET 3.5
-- Microsoft has just announced the release to manufacturing of the .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Visual Studio 2008 SP1. Read more »
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