ASP.NET AJAX 1.0 Beta 2 Released

ASP.NET AJAX 1.0 Beta 2 (formerly code-named “Atlas”) is now available for download. ASP.NET AJAX is a free framework for creating client-centric, interactive Web applications that work with major browsers and operating systems. Beta 2 includes several improvements over the first Beta release, including adding the UpdateProgress control to ASP.NET 2.0 AJAX Extensions, and better support for script loading and localization. The Beta 2 release is a preview of the fully supported version of ASP.NET AJAX, scheduled for release near year-end.


Check out for Download , Tutorials and Videos for Beta 2

List of .Net interview/ FAQ Resource Sites

http://www.aspnetfaq.com/
http://www.syncfusion.com/faq/aspnet/default.aspx
http://www.aspfaqs.com/aspfaqs/ShowCategory.asp?CatID=22
http://www.eggheadcafe.com/articles/20021016.asp
http://www.geekinterview.com/FAQs/ASPNET
http://www.megasolutions.net/
http://www.asptoday.com/Content.aspx?id=611
http://aspalliance.com/articleViewer.aspx?aId=155&pId=
http://www.andymcm.com/dotnetfaq.htm
http://www.mono-project.com/FAQ:_ASP.NET
http://www.planet-source-code.com/vb/scripts/ShowCode.asp?txtCodeId=4081&lngWId=10
http://www.chilered.com/ayuda/asp_net_faq.shtml
http://www.netomatix.com/aspnettips.aspx
http://www.123aspx.com/Directory.aspx?dir=30
http://asp.net.do/faq/
http://forums.asp.net/7504/ShowPost.aspx
http://www.thinktecture.com/resources/remotingfaq/default.html
http://www.megasolutions.net/FAQ/aspnet/ASP_Net_FAQs.aspx
http://www.simple-talk.com/community/forums/thread/1509.aspx

Winner of Dot Net Spider

I got a Special Gift A mini memory Stick128 Mb of this month
Here is my prize link

Two Times Winner of Community Credit

Hi Friends,

Today, I recieved a mail from Community credit that I have won the 11th prize. Last time I was on third position :P. Let see what happens on next month competition is increasing day by day but this community is really doing a good work :)

Check out the Prizes and winners lists here

Orkut is Blocked :( Dont Worry :) Here is the Solution ;)

Tips and Tricks
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1. The first trick is to access orkut through the ip address. Follow these steps
> Click on start of your desktop then select Run
> write ping www.orkut.com -t then press enter
> it will display the IP address of orkut.com
> use that ip address like http://72.14.209.86 and then press enter
It doesnt work if websense is used for orkut blocking


2. There is another trick to avoi the websense but I am not sure about this
after getting your IP write like this in yours address bar
http://72.14.209.86:80
or
http://72.14.209.86:5800

if these tricks not work dont worry other ways are also there :)
Use web proxies
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Well I likes the images.orkut.com this is fastest proxy for accessing the orkut
if it doesnt work on your system
go to
www.google.com then on search text box
write images.orkut.com then click the first result that you will get then you can be able to browse the orkut ;)

Other Proxy list are given below, all are working
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images.orkut.com

www.kproxy.com

http://www.picblog.cn/proxy/

http://www.your-freedom.net/


www.safelizard.com ( Use this proxy with no javascripts)
www.safehazard.com ( Use this proxy with no javascripts)

www.polysolve.com


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Check www.proxy.org for huge list of proxies available , all the not working for orkut but you can access other websites
like www.hi5.com etc by using these proxies.



Enjoy!!!

Watch the WPF Videos

Videos on Windows Presentation Foundation

1. Windows Presentation Foundation Meshup




2. Ink Features in WPF




3. WPF in action





4. WinFS





5. Intro to WPF Part 1: XamlPad




6. WPF Mashup (Directors Cut)

FireFox 2.0 has been released

Firefox 2 delivers the best possible online experience for people today,” said Mitchell Baker, CEO, Mozilla. “The improvements Mozilla has made to the ease of use, performance, and security in Firefox 2 reflect our ongoing, singular focus on meeting the needs of Web users all over the world.


New in FireFox 2.0

Tabbed browsing. Firefox popularized tabbed browsing, enabling multiple Web sites to be viewed as separate tabs contained within a single browser window, and improving people’s efficiency by helping them better organize their desktops. In Firefox 2, tabbed browsing has been further improved with the addition of individual close buttons on each tab, enhanced tab navigation features, and a session restore system that automatically restores previously-open windows and tabs when a new browsing session is started.

Spell checking. Modern Web sites are increasingly complex with the rollout of new, rich Internet applications, such as word processors, spreadsheets and blogging tools. Inline spell checking in Firefox 2 automatically checks for spelling errors and suggests corrections as users interact with Web sites, bringing a common desktop feature to the Web.

Search. Search is one of the most frequently used features of the Web. With Firefox 2, Mozilla improves the browser’s integrated search capabilities, making it even easier for users to find the information they are looking for. The new Search Suggestions feature dynamically updates a drop-down list of suggested search terms as users enter text into the search bar for Google, Yahoo! or Answers.com search engines.

Web feeds. Firefox users can now take better advantage of the frequently updated content offered by Web sites, with increased options for handling Web feeds. Users now see a preview of the content being offered and are given the option to subscribe to a feed as a Live Bookmark, using a Web service such as Bloglines, My Yahoo!, or Google Reader, or with a desktop application.

Identity theft protection. In addition to its award-winning safeguards for blocking drive-by installation of spyware and unwanted pop-up windows, Firefox 2 helps protect users from identity theft by quickly informing them when they surf to a questionable Web site. To protect users’ privacy, Phishing Protection is active by default with a local blacklist that updates hourly, rather than sending information to an external online service. An enhanced mode is available where users may optionally elect to have Firefox check the validity of Web sites with a third-party Web service, such as Google, prior to loading the site. Phishing Protection provides warnings, advice and guidance when Firefox encounters a Web site that appears to be fraudulent or malicious.

Proven security model. Mozilla’s open and transparent community-driven security model helps ensure Firefox provides the safest possible online experience. Thousands of security experts and technical contributors from around the world examine and analyze the Firefox source code, uncover potential threats and vulnerabilities, and work together to quickly identify and address emerging threats. This open, distributed, innovative approach to security puts people’s interests first and delivers the safest Web experience possible.

Customization. No other browser can be customized like Firefox 2. With thousands of add-ons that enhance the browser’s functionality and features, Firefox lets users personalize their Web browsers to fit their interests and style.

Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX version 1.0 Beta Released

The first public Beta release of Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX v1.0 (code-named “Atlas”) is now available for download. ASP.NET AJAX is a free framework for creating client-centric, interactive Web applications that work across many popular browsers and on any server platform. This Beta release is a preview of the fully-supported version of ASP.NET AJAX scheduled for release by the end of this year.

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Diwali Significance

Dipavali is the Indian festival that brings a series of festivals with it. One after another we get a chance to celebrate five festivals together. The people of all age groups and classes with equal zeal and enthusiasm celebrate Diwali throughout India. They put on new apparels and participate in the various activities that are related to Diwali celebrations.

Diwali is not only a festival of celebrations such as lightings, crackers, cleanliness, colorful rangoli making, social gatherings to exchange greetings and sharing sweets with your loved ones but it is also a festival that is filled with spiritualism and religious activities such as worship of Goddess Lakshmi, worship of Lord Ganesha, worship of Mother Kali, worship of Lord Chitragupta and worship of Govardhan Parvat. The Diwali festival is all about lots of shopping, happiness, togetherness and almost one week's holiday.

The celebration of the five-day long festival, diwali begins on Aswayuja Bahula Chaturdashi and concludes on Kartika Shudha Vijaya. The first day of this festival begins with 'Dhan Trayodashi' or 'Dhanteras'. After the Dhanvantari Trayodashi the second day of diwali is 'Narak Chaturdashi', which is popular as 'Chhoti Diwali'. The third day of diwali, which is also called 'Badi Diwali' is the main day of celebrations of the festival of diwali. People perform Lakshmi Pujan (worship of divine Goddess Lakshmi) on this day and offer prayers to Her to bless them with wealth and prosperity. The fourth day of diwali is devoted to Govardhan Pooja (worship of Lord Govardhan Parvat). The fifth day of the diwali is Bhai Dooj, the time to honour the brother-sister relationship.

The day of Dipavali has special significance for the business community as they consider this day to be the perfect time to begin their new financial year. Some people also indulge in gambling on the day of diwali because it is a believed that wife of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati played dice with Him on this day and therefore those, who gamble on this auspicious day, are blessed with prosperity.

HAPPY DIWALI TO ALL

Diwali aai, masti chahi, rangi rangoli,
deep jalaye, Dhoom Dhadaka, chhoda phataka, jali Phuljadiyan,
Sabko Bhaye, "Happy Diwali"
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Diwali Parva hai Khushio ka,
Ujalo ka, Laxmi ka.... Is Diwali Aapki Jindagi khushio se bhari ho,
Duniya ujalo se roshan ho, ghar par Maa Laxmi ka Aagman ho...
Happy Diwali

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Laxmi aayegi itni ki sab jagah Naam hoga,
Din raat vyapar bade itna adhik kaam hoga,
Ghar Pariwar samaj me banoge Sartaj, Yehi Kamna hai hamari aap ke liye
Diwali ki Dhero Shubh Kamanaye...

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Aai aai Diwali aai, Saath me kitni Khushiya laayi,
Dhoom machao, mauz manao, aap sabhi ko Diwali ki badhai.
Happy Diwali


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Deep Jalte jagmagate rahe, Hum aapko Aap hame yaad aate rahe,
Jab tak zindagi hai, dua hai hamari 'Aap Chand ki tarah Zagmagate rahe...' Happy Diwali

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Troubles as light as Air,
love as deep as Ocean,
Friends as Solid as Diamonds,
and Success as bright as Gold...
These are the wishes for you and your family on the eve of Diwali . Diwali ki Shubhkamana!
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May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health.
Happy Diwali
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Safalta Kadam Chumti rahe,
Khushi Aaspas ghumti rahe,
Yash Itna faile ki KASTURI Sharma Jaye,
Laxmi ki kripa itni ho ki BALAJI bhi dekhte rah jaye,
Happy Diwali
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Ek Dua Mangte hai hum apne Bhagwan se...
Chahte hai Aapki Khushi Pure imaan se,
Sab Hasratein Puri Ho Aapki,
Aur Aap Muskaraye Dil-o-Jaan se!!
Happy Diwali and New Year that leads you on the road of Success.
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I Pray to God to give U
Shanti,
Shakti,
Sampati,
Swarup,
Saiyam,
Saadgi,
Safalta,
Samridhi,
Sanskar,
Swaasth,
Sanmaan,
Saraswati,
aur SNEH.
SHUBH DIWALI...
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Laksh Divyani Ujalali Nisha Ghevuni Navi Umed,
navi asha Hotil purna manatil sarva Iccha,
Diwalichya Tumhala Khup Khup Shubheccha...
* * * Happy Diwali * * *