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ASP.NET AJAX support in custom controls

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:38:23 GMT

This article will be useful for any custom component developer who wants to update his/her controls so they will work correctly with ASP.NET AJAX. First, we will describe the most common problems that occur during such customizations and then propose the solution for those issues.

10 reasons why SQL Server 2008 is going to rock

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:01:12 GMT

Just like its predecessor, SQL Server 2008 is taking its sweet time to actually ship. However, unlike its predecessor, it won't just be a "worthwhile upgrade". It will kick ass. Here are the top 10 reasons why.

Creating great thumbnails in ASP.NET

Sat, 10 May 2008 08:01:03 GMT

The built in function for creating thumbnails in ASP.NET is extremely convenient and very simple to implement. The trouble is that it produces relatively poor quality results and excessively large file sizes. The thumbnails tend to look very muddy when using this route, but many times it's good enough for whatever your needs may be.