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Mixed mode managed c [Mixed mode managed c]

FluffyDevilBunny — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:21:20 GMT

Hi all,

We have a mixed mode managed c dll here and I need help.

The internals of the dll are using native c and the interface is exposing managed c so that c# can call it. We are passing a System.String into the dll and need to convert it to char*.

Currently the developer is looping for each character in the string and placing the value into the char. There has got to be a better way.

Anyone?

Thanks

FDB

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What the background? [What the background?]

FluffyDevilBunny — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:07:47 GMT

Ok, I am confused. I installed Vista RTM and noticed that the background wallpaper I had used throught the RC series was missing and some new ones were there. This was a new install not an upgrade BTW.

So I found this one that I really liked with has the evening scene of the pier on the ocean. The one with the lights.

Last night I had an issue when I installed the new ATI drivers, which resulted in me cussing a lot and reinstalling all over again due to the whole OS dying.

Now on this new install the wallpaper items are the ones I saw in the RC edition and the other ones I saw, including my new favorite are gone!!! I looked on the CD and can't find any cabs or installation directories (like i386).

So what the background folks??? Does Vista randomly decide which set of photos you are getting and how can I get the one I liked back?

FDB

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Vista RTM [Vista RTM]

FluffyDevilBunny — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:02:18 GMT

I find it disturbing that the Vista RTM is available on UseNet before MSDN. Grrr.

FDB

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XmlDocument Question [XmlDocument Question]

FluffyDevilBunny — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:00:59 GMT

Hi Guys,

I am using the XMLDocument class behind the scenes from an object. Consumers of the object can inherit from my class and add extended properties, which then become part of the XML Document.

I need to register thier namespace at the root level of the document, but I don't see a way to do that. The first time it is used, the xmlns is registered on that node.

How can I pre-register a ns on the root node?

Thanks much

-FDB

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Sql Server CD Key? [Sql Server CD Key?]

FluffyDevilBunny — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 03:19:39 GMT

WTF!?!

Ok so I downloaded Sql Server 2005 Developer (CD Versions) and begin installing it. It then asks for a CD-Key. So I log into MSDN again and go to installation keys. Bam! There is no key there for Sql Server.

So then I click on the DVD Download because the CD is no longer available... Then BAM! No information there on what CD-Key to use!

Has anyone else gotten this sucker installed and where did you find the key?

Thanks

FDB

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TFS Beta 3? [TFS Beta 3?]

FluffyDevilBunny — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:00:16 GMT

Hi,

Has anyone heard when TFS Beta 3 will go up to MSDN? It really sux having to check my code out with July CTP and then move the code over to the RC pc.

Thanks

FDB

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SQLWorkbench in Beta 2 Developer? [SQLWorkbench in Beta 2 Developer?]

FluffyDevilBunny — Mon, 18 Apr 2005 14:03:44 GMT

Hi,

I havn't dealt with any of the CTPs because I am only using the Betas. So I am confused about SQL Server that is included in Visual Studio Beta 2.

Where is SqlWorkbench? I cam't find a single tool (other than the normal vs stuff) to work with the included copy of Sql Server. Is this MSDE?

Any help would be appreciated.

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Statements by Ben English [Statements by Ben English]

FluffyDevilBunny — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 21:30:57 GMT

News.com just posted Microsoft says Firefox not a threat to IE. In this article, Ben English, Microsoft's Security and Management Product Manager states:

"I don't believe it is a true statement that IE doesn't have the features that our customers want," he said. "We take user feedback very seriously. If you have that feedback, then you should feed it back to us because we will feed it to the product team."

I guess that those of us who have spent countless hours blogging, posting, emailing and complaining about things in IE are not Microsoft customers. After all IE has all "the features that our (Microsoft) customers want".

Oh, yea! Wait! I use Firefox now... so I guess you're right! If I want the features and abilities that IE isn't going to provide, then I will be a Firefox customer not a Microsoft one.

Oh silly me.

:)

FDB

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Firefox turns 1.0! [Firefox turns 1.0!]

FluffyDevilBunny — Tue, 09 Nov 2004 05:31:18 GMT

In the event that anyone wants this info...

Firefox (I shall call it squishy) will turn 1.0 (and it will be my squishy) at 1 am (Pacific Time) and will be available to download. The release parties are scheduled in many cities around the world with the web-casted party being broadcast from the Mozilla Foundation headquarters (bad squishy).

Personally, I am excited. Kind of feel al fuzzy inside, like when duing the time-warp dance under the influence of alcho-mo-hol. :)

-FDB

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Friendster [Friendster]

FluffyDevilBunny — Tue, 31 Aug 2004 21:01:12 GMT

For those who have not heard, one of our sisters in the bloggin world was fired. Joyce Park (AKA Troutgirl) was fired for having a personal blog without any notice that she wasn't allowed to have one.

Full story here : http://news.com.com/Friendster+fires+developer+for+blog/2100-1038_3-5331835.html?tag=nefd.top

The odd thing about this is the company involved. They are trying to be the so called "expert" in community development and communications, yet they will fire an employee if they participate in this.

I could understand if she had posted confidential information, heck I'd fire an employee here for that. She didn't do that though. I find this to be hypocracy on the part of the company. How can you be the expert in something if your employees are not allowed to actually use it?

We urged our employees to cancel any accounts they have with them and we blocked thier IP in our routers. We feel they can't be trusted.

What is your opinion on this?

-FDB

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