D/FW Connected Systems User Group

Devices such as your home appliances, thermostats, rain gauges, temperature sensors, etc. are rapidly becoming connected over the Internet.  Todd Stone will discuss differences in the .NET Micro Framework (NETMF) vs the full .NET Framework and hardware requirements.  We'll walk through several demo applications where we have a ...

 Abstract: Smartphones and Tablets are flying off the shelves.  In this meeting I'll get you up to speed on developing apps that target these platforms using your existing data via WCF 4 RESTful services.  The service we'll build will output mobile data plan efficient JSON data which we'll consume in a web app ...

 Abstract: In the time that LINQ to SQL has been available, we have been identifying ways to make LINQ to SQL better. We have compiled all of those cool tips and tricks including new features into a set of CodeSmith templates. PLINQO opens the LINQ TO SQL black box giving you the ability to control your source code while adding many new ...

Windows Phone 7 Launch Event Abstract: OData and The Communication Stack in Windows Phone 7   Speaker Bio: Chris Koenig is a Senior Developer Evangelist with Microsoft, based in Dallas, TX.  Chris focuses on building, growing, and enhancing the developer communities in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana ...

I'd like to thank the folks at Pluralsight for providing an alternative to our normal monthly meeting that got canceled due to bad weather.  The 5-day free pass to the Pluralsight On-Demand! .NET Training Courses for our members was very much appreciated.  The training videos from Pluralsight are extremely top notch.  They are ...

This month Jim Lavin will present on Securing Your Silverlight Apps with Windows Identity Foundation.  The abstract for this presentation and Jim's bio are listed below. See you there! Todd Stone, President   Meeting DetailsPresentation: Securing Your Silverlight Apps with Windows Identity ...

Please note that the DFW Connected Systems User Group meeting location has moved from Microsoft, Las Colinas, to Improving Enterprises, in North Dallas!  The new meeting location has a parking garage where you will need to enter the code 5000# for entry.  If you get there before 6:30PM, there is usually plenty of parting out front.  ...

Free "State of .NET" EventTwo Locations - Dallas & Houston: Dallas:   Thursday, December 3, 2009  1:30 - 4:30 PM Microsoft Dallas Office -  7000 SR-161 (George Bush Turnpike), Irving, TX 75039 Houston:   Thursday, December 10, 2009  1:30 - 4:30 PM Microsoft Houston Office - 2000 W Sam ...