The XmlSerializer is a much maligned piece of software, but I have to tell you, it's the bomb.  We use it a lot here at Corillian. Recently we had to debug a pretty funky problem where an enum was writing out to an XML file, but wasn't reading back in. We suspected it was a namespace thing, but the XmlSerializer is such a black box, a...

Next Whidbey Feature: "Looks like you're writing shitty code!" [via Stuart Laughlin] Now playing: Various Artists - Street Official Mixtape, Vol. 1

Next Whidbey Feature: "Looks like you're writing shitty code!" [via Stuart Laughlin] Now playing: Various Artists - Street Official Mixtape, Vol. 1

This is getting a little out of hand. However, having the SPAM caught (via MX record) via SpamSoap.com BEFORE it gets to my Inbox helps. Sheesh, between BitTorrent (now 35% of the Internet’s (or Internets’ - depending on your political persuasion)) traffic, and SPAM, I’m amazed we have any traffic left. At least there's hope as Jeremy...

I found the maps off this link (via Chris Sells) very interesting when put next to each other.  I find this very telling, as 9/11, Iraq, Health Care, Social Security, Gay Marriage, all these things, haven't changed the way the country thinks. This NYTime Columnist says it well when he says 'This was not an election. This was...

I found the maps off this link (via Chris Sells) very interesting when put next to each other.  I find this very telling, as 9/11, Iraq, Health Care, Social Security, Gay Marriage, all these things, haven't changed the way the country thinks. This NYTime Columnist says it well when he says 'This was not an election. This was...

I picked up a new mouse today and I'm digging it.  It's called the "VerticalMouse" and I'm wondering why I didn't think of it myself.  Before today I used a Microsoft Optical Wireless, a Microsoft Optical (Thumb) Trackball and a Wacom 4x6 tablet, all at the same time.  I have them all attached to a four point USB hub, and I'd...

I picked up a new mouse today and I'm digging it.  It's called the "VerticalMouse" and I'm wondering why I didn't think of it myself.  Before today I used a Microsoft Optical Wireless, a Microsoft Optical (Thumb) Trackball and a Wacom 4x6 tablet, all at the same time.  I have them all attached to a four point USB hub, and I'd...

Until tommorow, let's reflect on the class and thoughtfulness that has punctuated the last four years. (movie link via Adam Curry)

Until tommorow, let's reflect on the class and thoughtfulness that has punctuated the last four years. (movie link via Adam Curry)

You know there are some software products that are just too cool NOT to share.  CodeRush is one, many are mentioned on the Ultimate Tools List, and MaxiVista is another. MaxiVista is a "virtual networked display adapter" that lets you use any machine you've got as a second (or third!) monitor! Here's how I use it. I love MaxiVista so much...

You know there are some software products that are just too cool NOT to share.  CodeRush is one, many are mentioned on the Ultimate Tools List, and MaxiVista is another. MaxiVista is a "virtual networked display adapter" that lets you use any machine you've got as a second (or third!) monitor! Here's how I use it. I love MaxiVista so much...

(My family LOVED this cartoon. The best comedy is good because it’s true.)

Steve Swartz, an original COM+ Architect, now an Indigo Architect (who hasn't blogged it seems, in a while) had this to say when presented with some FUD around Indigo and its place in the world. (emphasis is mine) I would want to differentiate between what Indigo actually is and what I might think of as ideal programming practice. If you want...

Steve Swartz, an original COM+ Architect, now an Indigo Architect (who hasn't blogged it seems, in a while) had this to say when presented with some FUD around Indigo and its place in the world. (emphasis is mine) I would want to differentiate between what Indigo actually is and what I might think of as ideal programming practice. If you want...