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Hi Andrew,

You can't use the node-set function in that way surely?  The node-set needs to operate on well a node-set, not a string literal.  Maybe transfer this query over to http://www.xmlpitstop.com if you want to discuss further.

Cheers

Dave Mc

"Why the Microsoft/PC hate talk is justified" - Its NOT justified, you've  been unlucky.  Microsoft software in the last 5 years has improved in reliability, security and robustness way over other vendors.   But life is life and some people just get the hits. Personally I love Vista, I've tried Redhat Linux in the past at the behest of friends, couldn't understand the fuss, my 5 year old broke it in 5 mins. Went back to my trouble free XP and carried on doing me stuff.

Some people complain about Ford motor vehicles being unreliable. I've had Fords for 10 years never had a breakdown.  We've had Dell computers at work for 5 years. Never had one breakdown, HP's in droves, Dell's never!  That's life pal, it colours your perception, that's fine, but its' YOUR view, not mine, and not a whole lot of other peoples, I'll be sticking with Microsoft as a platform and tools provider for a few years yet.  I'll be telling them when their stuff don't work for sure and encouraging them to fix it, but I won't be 'demanding' anything.  "I want, doesn't get!" not in my books anyhow.

Check out SQL Prompt from Redgate. Its been around for a few years, but I think now you have to pay. I've got a FREE version which they used to offer. 

Its nice, but a little slow.  Apparently the latest version is much quicker.

Cheers

Dave Mc

Hi,

Check out Facebook group "Microsoft TechEd Developers 2007 Barcelona" http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2713709966 if you want to get involved in the Community side of the event. Its being run by the NxtGenUG Boyz http://www.nxtgenug.net, and outlines all the community activities going on.

Cheers

Dave Mc

You shoudl be able to cast nText as NVARCHAR(MAX) and then use normal SQL syntax to search and replace for the string values you want using the SQL REPLACE function ... I think ...

phreaks wrote:



Ever have one of these days? Any practices to help me shake this bad mood?

My head is pounding, I can barely stay awake, and I really am not very friendly today.  Even the coffee tastes bad...

I remember waking up one day last year after a not very successful day and looking forward to another probably not successful day and I was in a stinking mood ... Then on the train to work I read in the paper a article about a Wing Commander in the RAF who had been killed when his helicopter had been shot down in Iraq.  This Wing Commander had been a good friend of mine a few years back, I knew his then girlfriend, now widow.  He was a top bloke, no airs and graces about him, an honest guy.  He didn't deserve to die then and his wife and family didn't deserve to be widowed and fatherless.

Since then I've when things turn sour at work, I take a few deep breaths and remember my friend John and his family, and suddenly, it just doesn't become that important anymore: it doesn't stop me trying my hardest to do the best job I can, but it does stop me wallowing in self-pity ...

I was gonna say that Ben : yeah, http://www.dotnetdevnet.com run by top speaker, top author and 'top guy' Guy Smith-Ferrier

BlackTiger wrote:

Microsoft should eliminate "MVP institution"! It's compromised.

But Vista must be fixed too, after (or before) MVPs elimination.
I'm personally not rejecting Vista, it's quite nice, some interesting features stopping me from returning back to XP. But so much annoyances, semi-bakery and "bug-o-features". It must be fixed.

Unfortunately MS never fixing "stupid behaviour". Example? Easily. WMP11! Problem? If you're starting to play something (video) in already running player then it NEVER comes back! WMP doesn't remembers previous item. It's impossible to return to previously played stream/file. You have to start to play previous content again. So I will be extremely impressed if MS will fix folder view "feature" in Windows Explorer in Vista.

PS: But indeed MVP program must be rethinked and cleaned.

Speaking as an MVP of 10 months only, I'm afraid you've gone off of the rails.  It's a pretty typical reaction to assume that because its in print it must all be true. 

There are over 2000 MVPs worldwide, so its likely you are going to get a fairly wide set of opinions in amongst that lot.  It can't be any other way.

People working for Microsoft get to pick MVPs based on their 'activity' in and around the communities.  MVPs are people, that means some MVPs are 'great', some are 'average' and some are 'rubbish' in whatever scales you may measure those.

The fact of the matter is that MVPs recieve the award based on a number of criteria, and there are some very nice rewards that go with the program, but in return as an MVP you are expected to conduct yourself in a certain way.  In no way are you barred from having an opinion, MVPs opinions are taken seriously BUT if MVPs think that whatever they say must happen, they are sadly deluded.  Microsoft is a company working with its own agenda as we all do.  The way that will have the most impact is to go through the MVP country lead and get on touch with the relevant product/area team, not go on a public rant.

Personally, my experience of the program has been fantastic.  For your information it is in fact always being looked at  and reviewed.  5 years ago I would have never even been considered, as running 'off-line' user group meetings and doing podcasts was not in the frame, everything was about newsgroups and forums and the quantity of answers posted.  Now, I think the MVP program is going the right way and is looking hard at 'ordinary' (whatever they are) people who are working hard to help spread knowledge in the community, but not necessarily being the direct source of that knowledge at the time, i.e user group leaders/helpers.  The MVPs with specialist knowledge will still be there, but the whole program I believe is giving rise to a much more balanced group of people. 

Its been a fantastic experience, and if I get renewed, awesome. If not, I won't bleat about it, I'll just remember the fantastic year I've had and wish everybody else in the program all the best.

Finally I love Vista, I did before I was awarded MVP and I will still love it if or when I cease to be one.  Everybody else can have their own opinion, it doesn't change mine.
 

Did XP Professional to Vista Ultimate as an upgrade.  Ran the Upgrade advisor, did what it suggested and only had one recurring issue with Roxio DLA Driver (Copying Files to DVD etc) which has now been updated and works fine.

So no complications at all really.  Best I can offer.  My advice, Ghost your XP so you can always go back if you have to. 

JohnAskew wrote:



Online Features Comparison

Protect against hardware failure
with Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore

-- I have Norton Ghost --

Easier business networking connectivity
with Networking Center and Remote Desktop

-- uh, Networking Center is on Home Premium, so that's a false ad  --

-- Remote Desktop; why is this compelling? --

Better protect your data
against loss with Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption

-- I'm just not paranoid enough (yet) --



I see no compelling reason to choose Ultimate > Home Premium.

What gives?? What's not mentioned? Surely something more!

Ermm ... isn't this the point? If you don't feel you need to use Ultimate, don't use it.  If Home Premium gives you all you need use it.  I don't really see the point of this post.   Its like when I install SQL Server at work . I don't need Enterprise so I use Standard.  That's why there are different editions. Simple really.