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DotNetZip - Zip and Unzip in C#

December 09, 2009
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On a recent project I was asked to provide a real easy way to zip multiple files and while I have seen this problem ...

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Programming Note to Self #1 – ArrayList

December 06, 2009
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This is the first in a series of posts that I wanted to dedicate to my own coding errors, the situations where I forget ...

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Implementing XOR and XNOR using PeterBlum Controls

December 03, 2009
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I was having a problem with validating two fields in a web page the other day. The two fields were not required but it ...

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Use 64 bit Internet Explorer with 64 bit Windows

October 23, 2009
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I have had my 64 bit OS for several months now and loving the increased speed and stability of everything that I use. I ...

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Calling Web Services from JavaScript

October 21, 2009
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At this point I am a JavaScript newbie, I have assiduously avoided a full fledged dive into the language until ...

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Essential Apps for Windows Mobile 6.1

October 09, 2009
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My contract with Alltel (now Verizon) is pretty solid so I cannot consider another phone for at least another year. ...

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The Zune HD Tax

September 30, 2009
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I recently purchased the a Zune HD, and may I immediately say this is simply the most compelling and interesting touch ...

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Why Should I Trust TrueSwitch

September 29, 2009
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I saw this quite official looking opportunity to import yahoo contacts into my Hotmail account, I do not have a yahoo ...

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Free and Cheap Software from Microsoft

September 21, 2009
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I was actually very surprised at the amount of cheap software you can get from Microsoft. If you look in the right ...

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