Daily Archives: August 20, 2005

ASP.NET 2 changes from Beta2 to RTM

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Brian Goldfarb points to this just released document: Major Changes for Visual Web Developer 2005 and ASP.NET 2.0 from Whidbey Beta 2 to RTM . Thanks for keeping us up to speed!!

Here’s one that I’ve been waiting for.

SqlCacheDependency.Start method required for cache dependencies based on SQL Server 2005.If you are creating cache dependencies based on SQL Server 2005, you must call the System.Data.SqlClient.SqlDependency.Start method to initialize SQL Server 2005-based dependencies.

 I am still on Beta2 and will be downloading the August CTP as soon as it’s available because I have great faith that the issues of using SQLDependency as a non-admin will be worked out. A number of us have been tearing our hair out about this one. Don’t worry, I’m not bald yet.



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Local hospital cutting I.T. jobs

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From what I have heard, Fletcher Allen, Vermont’s largest hospital which is in Burlington, is one of the few places in Vermont where I.T. people get paid salaries that are more in line with Boston or even NYC. So it is notable to learn that they will be laying of 10 IT people – software analysts, programmers and a project manager. This article in the Burlington Free Press says that FAHC will help these people find new jobs. I’m skeptical about them finding that many comparable positions in the Burlington area. The sad part is that the IT department is probably downsizing is because they have done there jobs too well. I absolutely wish these guys luck. There is an amazing number of health care related software companies in Vermont, so hopefully, their background will be a benefit in that regard.

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