Donny Mack

Diabled PostComments.ascx Control

I disabled the PostComments.ascx control for all skins until we get the upgrade completed. Let me know if you're still getting spam and what skin your using if you continue getting this crap!

Thanks,

Donny

Community Server Blogs On SqlJunkies

Hi All,

We're almost there - We just launched Community Server Blogs on SqlJunkies http://sqljunkies.com/weblog/ - With your help we are hoping to get them running on DNJ as soon as tomorrow. We need some pounding and bug reports - we think we caught all the major bugs, but would like to make sure before rolling out to DNJ mainly because of the shear size of the DNJ WebLog's DB which is now well into GB's.

You can find out where to post bug reports here: http://sqljunkies.com/WebLog/sqljunkiesfaqblog/archive/2005/05/25/15647.aspx

Thanks again for the wait!

And to the people waiting for their blogs, I think we're near if not over 100 now - your blog will be started as soon as we roll out CS!

Donny Mack

 

CS and SPAM

Hi All,

Spam is going crazy right now. What I recommend is turning off comments for a few days. We currently have the CS code base converted and running within our architecture. The only thing left to do is get the data migrated. I've tried a few of the migration tools but they aren't cooperating. Saturday is set aside to get this finished and then we'll be taking the blogs offline one by one and going into beta.

Also, if you know of any tools out there for migration from .TEXT to CS please post, i think i've found most of them but maybe not.

Thanks,

Donny

SQL Server 2005 Virtual Hands on labs

Blurb:

Are you ready to experience SQL Server 2005?

Announcing the launch of the SQL Server 2005 Virtual Hands on labs. In these labs, you will get to experience many of the new features in SQL Server 2005 including CLR integration, XML support and deep business intelligence integration.

Just follow the link and experience SQL Server 2005 for yourself Registration link: http://msdn.demoservers.com/login.aspx?group=sql2005

Migration Woes.....

Update on SQLJunkies.com WebLog migration process - what a pain!!!!!

It's Running!!!!

Hello All,

I finally have an update. Last week was very hectic with a move etc. but i JUST (as in right now) was able to successfully migrate SqlJunkies.com WebLogs to community Server Blogs! The full migration isn't finished on my local computer, but if successful I'll be taking down SqlJunkies.com Blogs tomorrow and running the full upgrade. Depending on how long that takes I may move on to DNJ or wait until the following day. Regardless, we should be up within a day / 2!

Donny

Upgrade Utility Finished

I just got word an upgrade utility from .TEXT to Community is finished. Tomorrow I'm going to run the utility locally to test - if it's successful we'll be taking the blogs down for the upgrade which I'll make a post about before we do with the estimated time we'll be down (which i won't know until i run it locally).

To all the people who have emailed about starting a blog, after the upgrade you'll be contacted for the required information!

Thanks,

Donny

Update from Scott Watermasysk (READ) - One Week Until New Release Upgrade.

“Hey Donny, We just release the first Release Candidate yesterday. It will probably been another week or so until I have an upgrade tool ready. -Scott“

Why are Bloggers Leaving? Stand By!

Hello All,

It's been brought to my attention that some DNJ bloggers are leaving because of “site problems” we are well aware of the problems and have been patiently watiing the new build of .TEXT (and YES it is .TEXT problem, under strain it errors out and don't believe anyone that tells you otherwise). I have emails into Scott, the developer, telling him of the severity of the problems. He promised me over a month ago we'd have a new build in Jan. and still haven't received it. We are very close to going with a new solution. If you know of any please let me know.

Again, if you stand by the problem will be fixed as soon as possible. If you are experiencing problems let us know, all it requires is a .TEXT application restart to kill the cache.

Thanks,

Donny

.Text Update to CommunityServer :: Blogs

Hello All,

Thanks for your patience lately with the errors we've been getting. I just wanted to let everyone know we are upgrading to the new version as soon as it's out. We've just grown out of this version...

Thanks,

Donny

Doug and Erika Wedding.......

I got here early so there's not much to write yet - D & E got in today so more to follow. For now check out the few pix i have up! http://dotnetjunkies.com/WebLog/donnymack/gallery/2082.aspx

HP iPAQ 5450 / 5455 Pocket PC 2002 with 400 MHz XScale Processor

I’m looking to sell my HP iPAQ 5450 / 5455 and I thought I'd try here! I have had it for quite a while but never use it. Has everything built in WIFI/BLUETOOTH ETC ETC.

Works/Looks perfect.

Do not have box anymore though.

For Complete Specs Please Visit:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00007B6RX/102-8384177-5307323?v=glance&s=pc&n=507846&vi=tech-data

Let me know if you're interested!

Google launches desktop search for Windows PCs

Search your own computer.

Find your email, files, web history and chats instantly View web pages you've seen, even when you're not online Search as easily as you do on Google Google Desktop Search finds:   Outlook / Outlook Express   Word   AOL Instant Messenger   Excel   Internet Explorer   PowerPoint   Text Download Here: http://desktop.google.com/

Wanna go for a Ride? Virgin Galactic LLC

“By the end of the decade, Virgin Galactic LLC - the most exciting development in the story of modern space history - is planning to make it possible for almost anyone to visit the final frontier at an affordable price.”

http://www.virgingalactic.com/

Just got (N) More GMail Invites to Give - Edited 5/3/05 (Keep Getting More and More - Email me)

A lot of people emailed me for GMail accounts well I just logged in and have 6 to give. I'll be giving them out in the order of emails recieved.

Please for anyone I give one to, can you give at least one invite back to the junkie community?

Thanks,

Donny

UPDATE: Invites sent, check your inbox's. Please see previous post for how to get in the queue. There are only threee people left in it!!!! Have Fun!

LOTS O' Gmail Account to Give

Who wants a Gmail account. I have an invite I'd like to give to a DotNetJunkie!!!!!

http://dotnetjunkies.com/WebLog/donnymack/archive/2004/08/25/23226.aspx

First to respond gets it.

They keep giving them to me, so I'll post again when I get one.

Thanks...

 

(UPDATE)

Gmail Account has been given away. If you still email me i'll put you in a queue.

 

How are our Blogs Doing??

Hello All, This is a community feedback post regarding the .NET Junkies Bloggers - so feel free to be brutally honest. Basically I’ve been the “Moderator” of our WebLogs as far as who gets a Blog (yes we do deny people) and who can maintain a Blog based off of what they post (yes we have kicked people). I don’t want to get into details on how I judge this – I just want to know how we stack up and how we’re doing? We know there are some issues with the runtime we use (very small) so please don’t post about that. These bugs are being worked on and will be fixed soon! We promise! I look forward to your feedback! Thanks! Donny Mack

Longhorn to Be HD DVD Compatible and Samsung outsources jobs to US

“TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese unit of Microsoft Corp. said on Monday the company's next-generation operating system, Longhorn, would be compatible with HD DVD, an advanced form of DVD technology. “

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“WHILE US companies are rushing to outsource in the Far East, Korean chipmaking giant Samsung is expanding its plant in the US.”

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The Online Mob

Interesting...

Online Extortion Ring Broken Up

Three men, ages 21, 22, and 24, were taken into custody this week in separate arrests in St. Petersburg, Russia, and the Saratov and Stavropol regions of southwest Russia. The men have not been charged, but are believed to be part of a ring that uses legions of compromised or "zombie" computers to launch denial of service attacks against online sports betting parlors ("sports books") that refuse to pay protection money, says Felicity Bull, a spokesperson for the National Hi-Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU).

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Just as I suspected: Night's Doc. Was a Fake

Who watched” The Buried Secret of M. Night Shyamalan”? While the show was entertaining, it was obviously not a doc, but one big ad. campaign. I mean really, if there was such a feud why would “The Village” sponsor it :-) More:

Thriller director show was 'fake'