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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY NEWS

II. NEW FOR MSDN SUBSCRIBERS 

III. NEW WEB RESOURCES 

IV. TRAINING AND BOOKS 
A) MICROSOFT .NET DEVELOPER TRAINING 
B) FEATURED BOOKS

V. SUPPORT
A) KNOWLEDGE BASE ARTICLES 

VI. DEVELOPER WEBCASTS &amp; CHATS
A) MSDN WEBCASTS
B) SUPPORT WEBCASTS
C) MSDN CHATS

VII. DEVELOPER EVENTS -- LOCAL IN U.S. AND CANADA

VIII. DEVELOPER EVENTS - NATIONAL -- U.S.
A) MICROSOFT EVENTS
B) INDUSTRY EVENTS

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I. PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY NEWS
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* Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Talks About Visual FoxPro 7.0
In this two-minute video, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer discusses features and enhancements in Visual FoxPro version 7.0 -- including support for XML Web services and Microsoft SQL Server, as well as improved integration with other Microsoft products.  
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vfoxpro/prodinfo/ballmer.asp

* VFP DevCon 2001 Keynote: Visual FoxPro 7.0 and Beyond
View the keynote session given by Microsoft Visual FoxPro team members Ken Levy, Randy Brown, and Calvin Hsia on September 10, at Advisor VFP DevCon.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vfoxpro/technical/articles/vfp7/default.asp

* Get and Stay Secure: Microsoft Unveils Major Security Program 
Computer security over the Internet is a worldwide concern fundamental to the way we live and do business. To help ensure this security, Microsoft is mobilizing its people and resources in the Microsoft Strategic Technology Protection Program -- which integrates products, services, and support. 
http://www.microsoft.com/security/


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II. NEW FOR MSDN SUBSCRIBERS
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* Now Available: Managed Newsgroups for MSDN Subscribers
Launched October 15, MSDN now offers managed newsgroups for .NET technologies. Available to all MSDN Universal, Professional, Enterprise, and Operating System subscribers, there are now over 150 newsgroups that customers can receive an accurate and timely response from Microsoft Support Professionals within 72 hours. http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/resources/support.asp

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III. NEW WEB RESOURCES 
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* Reliable Messaging with MSMQ and .NET
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/Dnbda/html/Bdadotnetasync2.asp?frame=true

* Creating a Singleton Service with Visual Studio .NET
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/Dnvs700/html/Creatsingserv.asp?frame=true

* Introducing Microsoft UDDI Developer Edition and Microsoft UDDI .NET SDK 1.5 Beta
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/Dnuddi/html/IntroUddi1point5.asp?frame=true

* The .NET Show: .NET Does Windows
Mark Boulter and Jamie Cool share a new application deployment model that is built into the .NET Framework. 
http://msdn.microsoft.com/theshow/

* Microsoft and Unicode
Presentations about Unicode and Microsoft development solutions from the 19th Unicode conference. 
http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/Presentations/19th_Unicode_Conf.asp

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IV. TRAINING AND BOOKS
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A) MICROSOFT .NET DEVELOPER TRAINING 

* Microsoft .NET Developer Training Available near you
During this two-day seminar, talented instructors will demonstrate step-by-step the building of an entirely new intranet application utilizing existing XML Web services on the Internet. Register today at a location near you for only U.S.$499 with RSVP code 40271. (U.S. Only)
http://www.microsoft.com/training/devtraining

* DevelopMentor is offering Training .NET for the Microsoft PDC 2001
October 20-21, Los Angeles, CA
This unique, two-day session, presented by Don Box and Chris Sells will give developers attending the PDC a better understanding of the CLR and HTTP-based technologies, such as ASP.NET and XML Web services. 
http://www.develop.com

* Windows NT/2000/XP internals class 
December 11-13, Austin, TX
Mark Russinovich and David Solomon present their three-day Windows NT/2000/XP Internal Architecture class covering the major topics in their book Inside Windows 2000 3rd edition (process &amp; thread internals, memory management, I/O, file systems, security, etc). Early bird discount deadline is November 13. 
http://www.sysinternals.com/seminar.shtml 

* Brent Rector's Wiseowl Training 
Author/Instructor Brent Rector provides customized courses and hand-on workshops in  .NET as well as ASP.NET, XML, ATL, and COM+. 
http://www.wiseowl.com/conferences/courses.aspx

* Intensive. NET: Inside the Common Language Runtime 
November 5-8, Boston, MA, event ID 103076245
Intensive .NET takes a detailed look at managed and unmanaged execution, memory management, security, and remoting, threading, and more.
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/events/
 
* Visual Studio .NET eSeminar
November 14, 11:00 A.M.-Noon (PST)
Learn more about Visual Studio .NET, Microsoft's comprehensive tool for rapidly building, integrating, and operating XML Web services and applications.  
http://ms.corpsoft.innoviacorp.com/ibuilder/home.asp?eventid=40


B) FEATURED BOOKS

* Microsoft .NET My Services Specifications
Get ahead of the development curve with this first look at the Microsoft XML message interface (XMI) architectural specification and the .NET My Services security model and services.
http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/books/5800.asp

* Microsoft C# Language Specifications
Take a detailed look at the internal architecture of the groundbreaking new C# language with this in-depth book. It reveals the full functionality of C# to enable you to write applications for Microsoft .NET.
http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/books/5490.asp

* Programming Data-Driven Web Applications with ASP.NET
Written by Donny Mack and Doug Seven, this book provides you with all the tools to manage your data efficiently. Some of the materials covered include ASP.NET, server-side controls, ADO+, XML, and SOAP. Use discount code MSDN Flash.
http://www1.fatbrain.com/asp/bookinfo/bookinfo.asp?theisbn=0672321068&amp;vm=&amp;p=msdn&amp;s=30423

* Database Programming with Visual Basic .NET
The premier resource for developers who want to master database programming, from Microsoft MVP author Carsten Thomsen. Beginning with an overview of database concepts, this book then covers relational databases, ADO.NET, IDE, Message Queuing, Stored Procedures, UserMan, exception handling, and much more. Use discount code MSDN Flash. http://www1.fatbrain.com/asp/bookinfo/bookinfo.asp?theisbn=1893115291&amp;vm=&amp;p=msdn&amp;s=30423

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V. SUPPORT
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A) KNOWLEDGE BASE ARTICLES

* Q305716  - Title: BUG: COM+ Component Subscribing to IComMethodEvents Causes Loop
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q305/7/16.ASP?LN=EN-US&amp;SD=msdn&amp;FR=0 

*Q305727 - Title: PRB: No Interfaces Appear When You Add Registered Components
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q305/7/27.ASP?LN=EN-US&amp;SD=msdn&amp;FR=0 

*Q296397  - Title: FIX: MS DTC Fails to Handle the "COMMITTED\n PULL\n" TIP Command
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q296/3/97.ASP?LN=EN-US&amp;SD=msdn&amp;FR=0

*Q292818 - Title: FIX: COMTIIntrinsics Property Is Not False by Default
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q292/8/18.ASP?LN=EN-US&amp;SD=msdn&amp;FR=0

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VI. DEVELOPER WEBCASTS &amp; CHATS
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A) MSDN WEBCASTS

More information on Web casts can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts.
All Web casts are from 11:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Pacific Time.  

* DEVT1-31: How to Build Multi-Threaded Applications in .NET - 300
October 16
Learn how to build multi-threaded applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework. Topics like thread synchronization and locking will be explored. 
http://www.interwise.com/live/viewclass.asp?id=316

* DEVT1-32: How to Develop an End-to-End Application with .NET - 300 
October 23
This session walks through the creation of a complete working example using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Server products. The session will focus on the integration points of each product and how they fit into the complete .NET design paradigm.
http://www.interwise.com/live/viewclass.asp?id=316

* DEVT1-35: How to Use New COM+ Features in Windows XP - 200
October 30
See how to turn an existing COM+ application into an XML Web Service with just a few clicks. Topics include increased manageability with partitions, enhanced scalability with application recycling, and improved reliability through memory gates. 
http://www.interwise.com/live/viewclass.asp?id=317

 * DEVT1-36: Side-by-Side Assemblies and Isolated Applications - 200
November 13
Learn about the Windows XP solution to DLL versioning conflicts. Consider using this technology to create Isolated Applications and develop Side by Side Assemblies. 
http://www.interwise.com/live/viewclass.asp?id=318

B) SUPPORT WEBCASTS

* Data Transformation Services Package Scheduling - An Inside Look
October 23, 10:00 A.M. Pacific daylight time 
* New Features in XML for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Web Release 2
November 6, 10:00 A.M. Pacific daylight time http://support.microsoft.com/support/default.asp?PR=webcst&amp;FR=0&amp;SD=MSDN&amp;LN=EN-US&amp;CT=SD&amp;SE=NONA

C) MSDN CHATS

* Visual Studio .NET CLR
October 17, 2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Pacific daylight time
http://msdn.microsoft.com/chats/


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VII. DEVELOPER EVENTS -- LOCAL IN U.S. AND CANADA
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GULF COAST: South Texas and Louisiana

* DevDays 2001
November 8, Tampa, FL
http://msdn.microsoft.com/events/devdays

* X-Day in South Florida Features DevDays Content
November 16, Davie, FL
This is sponsored by Microsoft, Homnick Systems, and the Gold Coast Users Group.
http://homnick.com

Looking for local events in your area of the U.S.? Please confirm your zip code at http://register.microsoft.com/REGWIZ/forms/Pic.asp?DC=1

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VIII. DEVELOPER EVENTS -- NATIONAL 
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Look for a complete listing of developer conferences in the U.S. at http://msdn.microsoft.com/events/

A) MICROSOFT EVENTS

* Microsoft Professional Developers Conference (PDC) 2001
October 22-26, Los Angeles, CA
The .NET effect -- experience it.  Find out what's next for the Microsoft .NET Platform, .NET My Services (code name "HailStorm") and XML Web Services. 
http://msdn.microsoft.com/events/pdc

* Microsoft Developer Days (DevDays) 2001 - Win an Xbox
November 6 or 8, in 32 U.S. cities
See how Visual Studio .NET simplifies your ability to create XML Web services and .NET applications to integrate a multitude of disparate systems. This one-day conference is U.S.$99. Register today and a colleague gets in for free. And all attendees are eligible to win an Xbox game system, one per city. Use Mail Code E-BW496.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/events/devdays

B) INDUSTRY EVENTS

* ASP.NET Tech Summit
November 28-30, New Orleans, LA
Discover how to build scalable, secure, real-world Web sites with ASP.NET through intensive sessions that drill deep into .NET's core. Learn how to configure ASP.NET for better performance, migrate from ASP to .NET, build Web services with SOAP, optimize ASP.NET, and much more.
http://conferences.devx.com/webbuilder/asp.asp



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