From the monthly archives:

March 2009

Camtasia Error Failed to resume recording:: Invalid Configuration State

March 23, 2009Camtasia
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I have literally spent half a day getting to the bottom of this error, so I’m posting my findings here in the hope it saves someone else having to do the same.

Bottom line: it’s your microphone settings.

I’ve been using Camtasia for years now and never had a problem. Yet, all of sudden today it started [...]

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Microsoft location on Live Maps

March 15, 2009Link

Here’s something that would be good for Microsoft to update:
I’d like to put a Live Maps link on the SBTUG home page so that people can get directions to the meetings (they are held at Microsoft Sydney Office at 1 Epping Road North Ryde). Unfortunately Live Maps makes this difficult. Here’s what gets returned from [...]

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Virtual Earth Developer Contest

March 15, 2009Community

Over on the ViaWindowsLive site they’re running a Virtual Earth contest. Simply submit an article or video about something cool you’re doing with Virtual Earth and you’re in the running.
You get a T-shirt just for entering (assuming your entry is valid , and there are a bunch of other prizes if yours is up [...]

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Windows Marketplace for Mobile

March 14, 2009Main

I was a little disappointed to read Microsoft’s Developer Strategy for the Next Generation of Windows Phones.
Unveiled last week, this PressPass piece indicates that Microsoft will be sharing 70% of sales revenue with developers for any Windows Mobile 6.5 applications sold through Windows Marketplace for Mobile. (Note: 70% is the same as Apple shares [...]

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Photosynth and Location

March 12, 2009Main

Perhaps you missed this little gem: Photosynth Map Explore.
I hope not, because I think it represents an interesting insight into the future of location.
A little while back I was underwhelmed with Photosynth, but I did look forward to improvements with location being tied in. Photosynth Map Explore is the answer. It’s early days, but [...]

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The Twitter Popularity Contest

March 12, 2009Main

I’ve been wondering what’s next after Twitter. Where are all the cool kids heading these days?
After all, it has become so mainstream now that the inevitable transformation from intimate community to marketing broadcast is all but complete. The vibe on Twitter has changed.
Yes I know, that’s what the Un-follow option is for, but that doesn’t [...]

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Suggestions for Microsoft – Engage the Developer Community better

March 3, 2009Main

This was originally titled: “Frustrations with Microsoft – Part II” and is a follow on from my post in January. But I decided to change the title so that it comes across more positive. I don’t actually like complaining (seriously!) and my real aim is to provide constructive thought, so tweaking the words a bit [...]

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