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Text Encoding (Part-1)

I was recently on the ASP.NET Forums and a member was asking, "How can I figure out the encoding of text?" and that got me thinking. There should be a reasonable way to do this, right? It's a useful thing to know. First, we need a little Read More...
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Too Little Too Late?

I booted up my PC today and saw this nice message from Adobe telling me that there was an update for my Flash installation. I couldn't help but notice that one of the highlighted features was support for HD content. I can't help but feel that Read More...
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CMAP User Group Presentation

On Tuesday, May 6 th at the CMAP User Group Meeting will be Heroes Happen {here} Launch where I will be discussing the new features in SQL 2008 and Steve Michelotti will be discussing the new C# 3.0 Language Enhancements. If you are in the Baltimore area, Read More...
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Secret Server on the Treo 700

Secret Server has supported a "Mobile Edition" for over a year now but it is always tricky making sure that it works correctly on all devices. Our approach was to bake mobile support into the base product (ASP.NET based) so it simply scales Read More...

CMAP Code Camp

Saturday was the Spring '08 CMAP Code Camp. Lots of good sessions there, lots of fun as well! I presented on "SQL Server 2008" and "What's new in C# 3.0" as a replacement for Jay Flowers since he wasn't able to make it. Read More...
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A sign that you are no longer a startup.

Ok, so it is a really bad pun.  It is tough writing blog post titles sometimes. :) Anyway, we finally got a beautiful metallic official sign for our office after inhabiting our office space for almost two years.  (Now if we could just do something Read More...

Code Camps this weekend!

There are two code camps this weekend: CMAP Code Camp in Maryland Pittsburgh Code Camp in Pennsylvania I will be speaking at the Pittsburgh Code Camp on Refactoring - a topic that is very dear to me. Register now and come along to talk code.   We Read More...

I'd like to report a negligence

I've always been interested in software security, and it's always been a number one priority for me. Software security is really honoring the trust of the people that use your software. I've also been fortunate to be the lead developer of Read More...
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MVC Framework

The MVC framework is the new "hot" thing in the ASP.NET world for developers. As such, everyone has at least one blog entry about it. So, I think it's time I jumped on that ship. Though, I wanted to voice a few concerns with the MVC Framework, Read More...
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When you apply for a job, read the job posting!

I am constantly amazed by the number of job candidates who apply for a position without reading the job posting. We are currently hiring for three positions: Agile .NET Developer Agile .NET Developer Internship Graphics Designer All three involve *doing* Read More...

Blog Moving

Hi everyone, I've decided to move my blog to http://msmvps.com/blogs/vcsjones , so please update booksmarks and RSS feeds. However, I will continue to have my new blog cross-post on this site as well. Share this post: email it! | bookmark it! | digg Read More...
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CaptainHook

This is my first post to the msmvps.com web site. I decided to move my blog from http://community.strongcoders.com/blogs/vcsjones . So, I thought I would start off by talking about something a little obscure that a co-worker turned me onto. OK, different Read More...
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Secret Server at FOSE 2008

We took the Secret Server booth to the FOSE 2008 Conference this week.  FOSE is the largest IT event for US Government.  It wasn't really a very long trip for us ... about 12 blocks east from our offices in Dupont Circle in Washington DC to Read More...

April Fools

Yes, April Fools - one of my favorite days. What April Fool's day is not complete without covering your co-worker's desk and chair in sticky notes? Though as a side note, I was re-awarded for ASP.NET MVP. Share this post: email it! | bookmark Read More...
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Next Richmond Code Camp

It's On! The next Richmond Code Camp is set for Saturday, April 26 th . Every year they keep getting better and better, so this one is going to be the best yet! I'm set to speak there about some of the new stuff in SQL 2008 for Developers and Read More...
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