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Creating gradient buttons in .NET Compact Framework

Per Ola Sæther — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:46:56 +0000

Adding gradient details to your application graphic can make a big difference. The out-of-box support for this in Compact Framework is not very good and you need to custom build controls with gradient support. This post explains how to create your own gradient buttons in .NET Compact Framework. I have earlier written a post about [...]

Using open source project GPS.NET 3.0

Per Ola Sæther — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:03:54 +0000

In my pet project Run Smart With Me I decided to use GPS.NET 3.0 to handle the GPS functionality. GPS.NET is an open source project and can be found on CodePlex. My pet project will use the built in GPS device on mobile devices to track speed and distance when working out (running, cycling, skating). [...]

SyntaxHighlighter Evolved

Per Ola Sæther — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:18:23 +0000

Up until now I have used the Hightlight Source Pro plugin to display source code on this blog. This plugin is OK and works well but I wanted better layout and readability for my code so I have now changed to the SyntaxHighlighter Evolved plugin. I hope this will make the reading code snippets experience [...]

Organizing my blog categories

Per Ola Sæther — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:01:55 +0000

When I started this blog I didn’t put much thought in the categories I created. Therefore I decided to organize my posts into new categories today. I also use this blog as a personal “wiki” so it was about time to make it easier to find old posts. I have now created the following categories: [...]

Centralizing my data storage with Western Digital My Book World Edition II

Per Ola Sæther — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:33:13 +0000

I want to be able to access my data (images, videos, movies, music and documents) from all my different computers and devices. I have two laptops, a stationary computer, mobile phones and a receiver. I want these units to be able to use and store data to a centralized storage area. After doing some research [...]

Using RSS Graffiti to publish on Facebook

Per Ola Sæther — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:59:41 +0000

I am responsible for the local scuba dive club, Ikornnes Dykkerklubb, back home in Sykkylven. To make it easier for club members and others to follow what is going on at the website I decided to integrate it with Facebook. First I created a page for Ikornnes Dykkerklubb at Facebook and registered a developer account [...]

DZone Most Valuable Blogger (MVB)

Per Ola Sæther — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:51:34 +0000

A few days ago I got an e-mail from one of the editors at DZone inviting me to become a DZone Most Valuable Blogger (MVB). First I didn’t really know what this was but when I found that highly skilled persons like Mike Cohn, Ted Neward and Jurgen Appelo are DZone MVBs I was convinced [...]

My favorite blogs and sites about mobility

Per Ola Sæther — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:17:04 +0000

One of my main area of interest is mobility and I read a lot of blogs and news sites to keep my self up to date. In this post I will share some of my favorite blogs and sites about mobility with you. The last 1 1/2 year I have mainly been working with Microsoft [...]

Project planning/management software – helpful tools or creativity killers?

Per Ola Sæther — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:37:59 +0000

When you are planning and also managing a software project there are hundreds (if not thousands) of different software products you can use to utilize and enhance your processes. I often ask my self if these products are really helping me or if they are actually more an obstacle. My largest issue with using software [...]

Windows Phone 7 application contest – win HTC WP7 device

Per Ola Sæther — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:23:26 +0000

The Norwegian Windows Phone Developer Community are together with Microsoft Norway hosting a Windows Phone 7 application contest. The three best Windows Phone 7 applications/games entered in this contest will win a HTC Windows Phone 7 device! Who can participate in this contest Anyone located in Norway and a member of Windows Phone Developer Community [...]