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WebReference Update: August 1, 2005
New this week on WebReference.com and the Web:
1. FEATURE: A Web Development Primer2.OTHER VOICES:
- Maintaining Database Consistency with Transactions in .NET
- ASP.NET Sample Code: Download
- MDX Essentials - String Functions: The .Name Function
- Commentary: Michigan, Utah Impose Dreaded E-Mail Tax
- Vista, IE 7 Betas Out in the Open
- Bypassing Windows' Genuine Check?
1. FEATURE: A Web Development Primer
In this article, Ahmad Permessur examines a wide variety of Web
technologies, beginning with HTML, it's limitations and how to go beyond
it. Other topics covered are client- and server-side technologies,
networks, JavaScript, DHTML, CGI. and more.
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2.OTHER VOICES
- Maintaining Database Consistency with Transactions in .NET
While databases can efficiently hold and query large amounts of information, all that data is useless if its integrity is questionable. Transactions help ensure that a database's data remains consistent. This article examines how to wrap multiple SQL statements within an atomic database transaction using the SqlTransaction class in the System.Data.SqlClient namespace.
4 Guys from Rolla, July 27, 2005 - ASP.NET Sample Code: Download
It can be useful to allow Web users to download files from your site. For many file types accomplishing this is trivial ... just upload the file and link to it. This works great for things like zip files, setup programs, and many others, but what if you want users to download a file that browsers normally open?
ASP 101, July 26, 2005 - MDX Essentials - String Functions: The .Name Function
MSAS Architect Bill Pearson introduces the .Name function as a means of generating lists and fine tuning the presentation of returned datasets. Also examined: the VBA Space() function in creating picklist support for report parameterization within MDX queries.
Database Journal, August 1, 2005
3. NET NEWS
- Commentary: Michigan, Utah Impose Dreaded E-Mail Tax
Various "chain letters" have zoomed around the Internet for years, claiming the U.S. Postal Service was going to charge an "e-mail tax." Those messages were hoaxes. But two states have imposed an e-mail tax for real -- and more states may pass such laws soon.
internetnews.com, July 29, 2005 - Vista, IE 7 Betas Out in the Open
Barely a day after Microsoft released beta versions of Windows Vista and IE 7 to a select group of developers and testers, both applications have been pirated and are now available on P2P networks.
internetnews.com, July 29, 2005 - Bypassing Windows' Genuine Check?
Bypassing Microsoft's automated check for pirated software may be as simple as inputting one line of code. Allegedly within 24 hours of Microsoft officially requiring users of its Windows XP software to validate the authenticity of their software, the validation method was allegedly cracked and disclosed in a public blog.
internetnews.com, August 1, 2005
That's it for this Monday. I'll have more for you next time.
Lee Underwood
Newsletter Editor, WebReference.com
lunderwood(at)jupitermedia.com
Created: August 1, 2005
URL: http://www.webreference.com/new/050801.html
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