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Rolling Out a Custom WCF Software Updater for Win Forms / WPF

22-Sep-09

Alright, a big one today peoples.  I’ve recently had the opportunity of writing a commercial custom self-updating software package after more than merrily ditching ClickOnceAndHope to the kerb due to exhaustive problems and restrictions, and I would like to share with you today a version I have made for you guys componentised and ready to [...]

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Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1 – Complete with Blurry WPF Font Rendering!

22-May-09

As you guys would know, Beta 1 of VS 2010 has been released, and I love Visual Studio, in fact it’s my FAVOURITE IDE, and not to mention one of my favourite tools of all time… and that’s why I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH, how I’m hoping Microsoft will fix the WPF font rendering / blur [...]

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WPF Blurriness/Washed Out-ness Explained

20-Mar-09

This has bugged me since the beginning of time! OK, since the beginning of ever seeing WPF forms and controls. Have you ever noticed that WPF elements looks blurry and washed out compared to non-WPF elements?
WPF:

(sorry to pick on you NCover, but you were open at the time)
Non-WPF:

Can you spot the difference? Particularly in [...]

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Programming for Vista, Part 2: Adding Aero Glass in Managed Code

16-Feb-09

In part 1 of my Vista programming series I discussed how to add CommandLink’s to your application. In part 2 this chapter, I wish to discuss how you can enhance your Windows smart client application (primarily targetting Windows Forms in this example) adding a Windows Vista Aero “glass” effect to your application. That [...]

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Programming for Vista, Part 1: Creating a Vista CommandLink in Managed Code

09-Feb-09

As you may be aware, there is no way currently in .NET for accessing the built-in Vista API’s via a managed code interface which gives you access to the new Desktop Windows Manager (DWM) API which enables Aero glass effects featured in Windows Vista and higher (which I will cover in the next article) and [...]

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My name is Graham O'Neale and I'm a software architect from Gold Coast, Australia. I am an overtime thinker, full time coder and awake part time in the real world. I have a keen interest in software development, particularly in the realm of programming (C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, LINQ (2 SQL), Entity Framework, Silverlight, Blend, WCF, WPF) and a keen interest in the cutting edge and innovation. I have a new found love for design patterns, ALT.NET practices and well crafted software architecture. The purpose of this blog is to express any thoughts, findings, tips and gripes along my travels in the wonderful world of coding and technology...