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visit the Microsoft Personal Information Center Here is a sample of the MSDN Flash from April 5, 1999: =================== MSDN Flash ==================== A Twice-Monthly Newsletter for the Microsoft Developer Community Visit us today on the World Wide Web at: http://msdn.microsoft.com/ In this issue: TOP NEWS 1) MSDN Online Merges with Site Builder Network PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY NEWS 2) Visual Basic Project Analyzer Utility RESOURCES 3) New in the MSDN Libraries Online 4) Articles from the new MSDN Voices section 5) New for MSDN Online Members 6) New Articles from Microsoft Technical Support 7) New in MSJ and MIND 8) Try out these Web sites from IDG Books 9) Wrox Press Announces New Daily Online Resource TRAINING 10) Featured training: New online tutorial for learning FrontPage 2000 11) Understand Development for the Enterprise Infrastructure 12) Free Microsoft Mastering Series Training 13) MSDN Online Ask the Expert Forum Schedule EVENTS 14) Developer events-U.S. National 15) Developer events-U.S. Local ================================================= TOP NEWS ================================================= 1) MSDN ONLINE MERGES WITH SITE BUILDER NETWORK In response to requests from both application and Web developers alike, we have launched the new MSDN Online. Our totally redesigned Web site integrates new features with all the best of MSDN Online and Site Builder Network into a single, essential resource for all developers. For all the details, go to http://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/aboutmerge.asp New features include: -- One customizable start page for all developers. Filter what you want, remove what you don't need. And, with an MSDN Online membership, we'll save your settings so you can access your customized page from any computer. http://msdn.microsoft.com/ -- MSDN Online Voices is a new forum for Microsoft columnists expert in everything from C++ to XML. See the Resources section below for a listing of the hottest articles. http://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/ -- Online Special Interest Groups (OSIGs), new MSDN Online technical support communities that connect developers to a network of peers and offer free downloads, technical support options, information on training and certification, events, links to additional resources, and more. http://msdn.microsoft.com/osig/ -- The Members Helping Members database includes more than 2000 MSDN Online member experts, searchable by specific technologies, so you can discuss common issues one-on-one. http://msdn.microsoft.com/community/mhm/ -- A new, one-stop MSDN Online downloads area, with more than 30 tools, samples, images, and sounds for your application or Web site. http://msdn.microsoft.com/downloads/ -- The first 2000 MSDN Online members to order the Micron Millenia Max computer, featuring the new 500mhz Intel Pentium III processor, will save $700-pay only $2000. Plus, they will receive a $500 rebate voucher for an MSDN Universal subscription. Offered in North America Only. http://msdn.microsoft.com/community/offers/micron.asp -- To take advantage of these and other membership benefits, join today at http://msdn.microsoft.com/community/join.asp ================================================= PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY NEWS ================================================= 2) VISUAL BASIC PROJECT ANALYZER UTILITY Let the Visual Basic team know what types of applications you are developing and what is important to you for the future of Visual Basic. Download and run the utility, then send your results to the Visual Basic team to assist them in making design decisions for future versions of Visual Basic. http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdn/vbasic/downloads/profiler/default.asp ================================================= RESOURCES ================================================= 3) NEW IN THE MSDN LIBRARIES ONLINE -- Control your cache, speed up your site with Internet Explorer 5 http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/essentials/versions/ie5cache.asp -- Internet Explorer 5 reference guide for Internet Content Providers http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/essentials/versions/ICPIE5.asp 4) ARTICLES FROM THE NEW MSDN VOICES SECTION -- DUWAMISH SAMPLE APP: New Articles Added http://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/sampleapp.asp -- STONE'S THROW: When Is Software Ready? Ship it Anyway http://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/stone.asp -- DR. GUI: COM Automation, Part 2: COM's Cool Data Types http://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/drgui.asp -- SERVIN' IT UP: Using ASP and WSH to Print on Your Intranet http://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/server.asp -- DESIGN DISCUSSION: Behind the Design Scenes of the New MSDN Online Site http://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/site.asp -- And there's more from our new lineup of columnists in MSDN Voices: http://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/default.asp 5) NEW FOR MSDN ONLINE MEMBERS -- MSDN Online Member Download VisualCommerce Constructor is an e-commerce storefront builder which lets developers create a robust, database-centric e-commerce site in under ten minutes. http://msdn.microsoft.com/downloads/tools/default.asp -- MSDN Online Member Tip So your boss wants benchmarks? (From SQL Server Magazine) http://premium.microsoft.com/msdnmembers/community/offers/tipoftheweek.asp 6) NEW ARTICLES FROM MICROSOFT TECHNICAL SUPPORT -- Support Highlights for Windows DNA http://support.microsoft.com/support/default.asp?PR=WinDNA&FR=0&SD=SO& -- Cannot Install Java Virtual Machine on System With No VM http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q219/0/53.asp -- Automate Using VC++ to Save Excel Worksheet as HTML File http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q199/6/91.asp -- Call a VB ActiveX Server From a VBA Application http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q185/7/31.asp -- Automate Word 97 to Perform Mail Merge From Visual Basic http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q220/6/07.asp 7) NEW IN MSJ AND MIND -- MSJ details how some of the most profound changes in Windows 2000 are slated for the COM programming model. Plus MSMQ and Visual Basic, Winsock 2, and more. http://www.microsoft.com/msj/ -- MIND shows you what's ahead for Internet Information Services 5.0 in the April cover story. Plus Internet Explorer 5.0, Visual Basic WebClasses, the Data Component, and more. http://www.microsoft.com/mind/ 8) TRY OUT THESE WEB SITES FROM IDG BOOKS Visit the IDG Books Technology Resource Centers for special content, software, chats, and more. http://www.idgbooks.com http://www.dummies.com 9) WROX PRESS ANNOUNCES NEW DAILY ONLINE RESOURCE "ASP Today" brings the essence of the Wrox Programmer to Programmer philosophy to Internet users. Read about expert techniques, new tips and tricks, and timely practical advice on areas including ASP components, ADO, RDS, ADSI, CDO, Security, Site Design, Site Server, and more. http://www.asptoday.com/ ================================================= TRAINING ================================================= 10) FEATURED TRAINING: New online tutorial for learning FrontPage 2000 http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/languages/fp/2000/tutorial2000/default.asp 11) UNDERSTAND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE Three online seminars will teach you about building great solutions with Visual Basic, workflow solutions, and advanced component design with Visual J++. http://www.microsoft.com/seminar/1033/entinf_ve.htm 12) FREE MICROSOFT MASTERING SERIES TRAINING Try out a free chapter of online training from the award-winning Microsoft Mastering Series. This month's chapter will teach the fundamentals of programming in Microsoft Visual Basic 6. http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdn/mastering/free/ 13) MSDN ONLINE ASK THE EXPERT FORUM SCHEDULE Join us for developer chats this month at: http://msdn.microsoft.com/developer/chat/default.htm -- Microsoft Commerce Applications-Thursday, April 8, 10-11 a.m. (PDT), 5-6 p.m. (GMT) -- DirectX: DirectShow-Friday, April 9, 10-11 a.m. (PDT), 5-6 p.m. (GMT) -- Windows Media: Live from Internet World!-Wednesday, April 14, 1-2:30 p.m. (PDT), 8-9:30 p.m. (GMT) -- Windows Internet Explorer Technologies-Thursday, April 15, 10-11 a.m. (PDT), 5-6 p.m. (GMT) -- XML Monthly Chat-Friday, April 16, 10-11 a.m. (PDT), 5-6 p.m. (GMT) -- Windows CE-Thursday, April 22, 10-11 a.m. (PDT), 5-6 p.m. (GMT) -- Windows 2000-Friday, April 23, 10-11 a.m. (PDT), 5-6 p.m. (GMT) -- Windows Media: Live chatcast-Wednesday, April 28, 1-2 p.m. (PDT), 8-9 p.m. (GMT) ================================================= EVENTS ================================================= FOR MORE INFORMATION ON DEVELOPER EVENTS, VISIT http://msdn.microsoft.com/developer/events/ ================================================= 14) DEVELOPER EVENTS-NATIONAL-U.S. ================================================= MICROSOFT TECH╖ED 99 May 21-28, Dallas, TX. Abstracts are now posted! Tech╖Ed gives you a choice of three days of courses focusing on IT operations management or five days of developer sessions. Learn how the Windows DNA architecture makes it easy for you to develop, manage, and deploy distributed applications through rich built-in internet services. http://events.microsoft.com/events/msdn/teched 1999 MICROSOFT WINDOWS CE DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE (DEVCON) Pre-conference: June 6, Denver, CO. New pre-conference sessions now available. Conference: June 6-9, Denver CO Technical presentations and demos of Microsoft Windows CE-powered devices and technologies, plus coverage of emerging technologies such as smart cards, Windows CE integration with the TV and telephone, eBooks, home networking, and more. $100 off registrations before April 16. http://events.microsoft.com/events/windowsce/ MICROSOFT BOOTH AT SPRING INTERNET WORLD '99 April 14-16, Booth #1600, Los Angeles Convention Center, CA Product demos, theater presentations, conference sessions, and the Microsoft Partner Pavilion highlighting Internet products, services, and technologies. For more info visit http://events.microsoft.com/events/siw Plus, learn more about the ASP development platform at the ChiliSoft! party on April 13. http://www.chilisoft.com DEVELOPMENTOR'S GUERRILLA EVENTS AND SPECIAL ONE-TIME WORKSHOPS * Guerrilla VB, April 26-30 * ATL Internals with Brent Rector and Chris Sells, May 20-21 http://www.develop.com/ DAVID SOLOMON EXPERT SEMINARS GO PUBLIC April 26-30, Scottsdale, AZ Top Gun Training for the best and brightest, by the folks who train Microsoft. Six tracks for developers who need to get things done. NT Internals, NT Drivers, WDM, MFC, COM, and CE. http://www.solsem.com/ PROFESSIONAL ASP DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE, SPRING 1999 May 12-15, San Diego, CA Learn ASP in depth from the best developers in the world. Join the thousand professional ASP developers who will come together to eat, breathe, teach, learn, work, play, and share ASP. http://asp99.nextmeeting.com COM BOOTCAMP: FIVE DAYS OF HANDS-ON, INTENSE COM WITH VC++/ATL/MFC/IDL May 23-27, Ann Arbor, MI Early registration ends May 7, our April sessions have sold-out. Build COM components in C++, marshal custom data types, implement connection points, master ATL, custom/dual interfaces in MFC without macros. 150 page lab workbook & more. Taught by Richard Hale Shaw. http://www.ComBootCamp.com VISUAL FOXPRO DEVCON June 6-10, Palm Spring, CA. Abstracts are posted. Come celebrate 10 years of DevCon at the premier Visual FoxPro conference. Master object-oriented programming. Learn how to build client/server and Web database applications. See where Visual FoxPro fits into the Windows DNA architecture. http://www.advisor.com/fc9906c.nsf WIN-DEV EAST 99-THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE FOR WINDOWS June 14-18, Boston Marriott Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Join leading developers in the Windows development community for WinDev, presented each year for Windows developers by Windows developers. This year Boston University is partnering with DevelopMentor, a world-renowned leader in Windows and COM developer training. http://butrain.bu.edu/windev BACKOFFICE ADMINISTRATOR'S CONFERENCE June 21-24, 1999, Tucson, Arizona Three and a half days covering powerful tips and tricks for expertly administering your Microsoft BackOffice products. Registration now open. http://www.swynk.com/boadminconference/ 1ST ANNUAL ATL DEVELOPER'S CONFERENCE June 24-25, 1999, Portland, OR Featuring two solid days of nothing but ATL from the Microsoft ATL Development team, including ATL Development Lead Christian Beaumont, as well as industry experts like Don Box, Dr. Richard Grimes and Chris Sells. Attendance is limited, so sign up now at http://www.sellsbrothers.com/atldevcon VISUAL BASIC INSIDERS' TECHNICAL SUMMIT (VBITS) June 27-30 1999, New York, NY Get in-depth, real-world information on SQL Server 7, Office 2000, Windows 2000, Visual Basic 6.0, and much more at the leading conference and exposition for developers building strategic business applications with Visual Basic and other Microsoft development tools. http://www.vbits99.com ================================================= 15) DEVELOPER EVENTS-LOCAL-U.S. ================================================= Looking for local events in your area of the U.S.? 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