I am using Windows 7 Beta on my main PC, whilst trying to install an application today I hit a problem, the installer failed on start-up. Firstly I thought it was a corrupt MSI so I tried another application, but it did the same. When I checked the Windows Application event log I found the following

Faulting …

Just seen that there has been a calls for speakers for DDD Belfast, another chance to meet up with like minded developers.

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The XP Club did not manage to book the usual venue, the Victoria Hotel Pub in Leeds, for this months meeting as it was already booked. So for one month only, on the 14th of January, will be next door to Victoria Hotel Pub at the O'Neils from 7pm.

Also, it has been decided there will be no technical presentation this …

It is good to see how fast sessions have been submitted for SQLBits, a nice range already. And great news that the event on the 28th March is in Manchester.

I have submitted an updated version of the session I did for SQLBits II on Team System, hope some people find it interesting.

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One of the great announcements at the PDC was that Microsoft and DevExpress have done a deal to giveaway a version of CodeRush which includes some of the more popular features of CodeRush and Refactor Pro

For those of you lucky enough to come to our evening event with the legendary Oliver Sturm, you will have already …

You can get a free copy of the excellent Vista Edition of “Writing Secure Code”  Here

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Once again, Black Marble, with friends and family, had a great Xmas lunch at the Chaophraya in Leeds.  Everyone who attended enjoyed the food, the company and the great gifts!  I’m now looking forward to the first Annual Black Marble Magic Show in the New Year  on our next Home Day!

I would like to take this …

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The latest selection of Black Marble Xmas cards have a distinctly …