Archive for November, 2004

Did you know that Java does COM Interop? Well using the MSJVM it can. Recently I deployed a project where a .Net Windows Service uses an externally supplied Java COM dll + associated jar file to communicate with IBM MQ. This is wonderful; Microsoft, Sun and IBM technologies playing together – a beautiful Interop example. [...]

Which Cell Phone?

Posted: November 17, 2004 in Other

OK, the peer pressure is too much. This weekend we are doing our Wedding registry so I’ll look at buying a cell phone while in consumer mode. Already owning a Dell X3i, I think a SmartPhone rather than joint PDA/phone is what I’d like. Anyone have any ideas? I know nothing about US plans either. [...]

The Atlanta Mobility SIG Kick-Off went OK

Posted: November 16, 2004 in Other

First of all thanks to Doug Turnure for helping us out. Your time is very much appreciated, and thanks to your understanding wife too! Once everyone arrived there were about three empty seats which was pleasing to see. The attendance also means we are now official Ineta members. This is awesome and means we have [...]

NON TECH: Auto Blog

Posted: November 14, 2004 in Other

Anyone who has had more than a couple of beers with me knows my only interests are: 1. Technology 2. Cars 3. Anything else with wheels If you share number 2 then check out Auto Blog: http://www.autoblog.com/ RSS Feed: http://www.autoblog.com/rss.xml The author writes well and appears very independent – this is often not the case [...]

Tech Calendar for Nov/Dec 2004

Posted: November 11, 2004 in Atlanta

This is somewhat scrappy and incomplete, but here is a stab at a calendar of Atlanta tech events for the next two months. Compared to this summer they are quiet months: http://dotnetworkaholics.com/techcalendar/ If you think any another groups should be included please send an email to calendar@dotnetworkaholics.com Don’t forget that TechLinks is also a great [...]

Atlanta Geek Dinner on Monday

Posted: November 11, 2004 in Atlanta

Kirk is hosting another Geek Dinner on Nov 15th. These are great opportunities to network with fellow .Net junkies. Normally I would recommend everyone attend, but everyone should attend the Mobility Atlanta SIG’s first meeting instead http://www.atlantamobility.net/ http://www.atlantamobility.net/NextMeeting.html We need a calendar of Atlanta tech events! Watch this space.