Mark Arteaga

MSDN Windows Mobile Application Developer Chat Series

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:43:34 GMT

If you are a Windows Mobile developer or looking to get into developing for Windows Mobile then the upcoming MSDN developer Chat series on Windows Mobile will be of interest to you. See here for more information on dates and times.

NumericUpDown Control and Selecting Text (Revisited)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:58:56 GMT

Back in Jan '06 I wrote an post on selecting the text of a NumericUpDown control. Peter Morris pinged me the other day to let me know that he has updated the code provided and added support for Validation events. Read more about it here.

Extension Methods in Compact Framework 2.0

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:30:46 GMT

With the release of .NET Compact Framework 3.5 I've gotten used to the extension methods feature which I beleive is a great addition to the C# language. Since .NETCF3.5 is not in ROM for Windows Mobile devices, customers are still using .NETCF2.0 and this means internally we have to support 2.0 for products and projects. Having created many extension methods in CF3.5 sharing them in CF2.0 would be ideal. See here on how you can do this.

FY09 Mobility Chair for IAMCP Canada

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:26:08 GMT

I have recently been appointed Mobility Chair for International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP) Canada for FY'09. More ...

OpenNETCF Becomes Microsoft Gold Certified Partner

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:12:53 GMT

It's my pleasure to announce that we have recently achieved Gold Certified Partner Level status within the Microsoft Partner Program in the Mobility Solutions and ISV Software Solutions competency.

Talking about Mobility

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:52:36 GMT

Mike Temporale a good friend and fellow Canadian MVP just launched a new site dedicated to talking about mobility called Mobile Jaw. Here is an excerpt about what the site is about:

Mobile Jaw is a site dedicated to talking about mobility. We’re not trying to be another breaking news site - there’s plenty of those around. Mobile Jaw is going to focus on articles, reviews, tips & tricks, and our random thoughts as they relate to mobility. When we say mobility, we’re not just talking about phones - although, that will be a big part of our focus. For us, Mobility is using technology to help keep you connected to the things that matter when you’re out and about. We don’t want to restrict the conversation to any one area.

Check out the site and make sure to subscribe!

Task Manager 2.0

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:53:17 GMT

Back in September 2007 we released our first version of Task Manager (formerly called TaskManCF).

Last week we released Task Manager 2.0. A few major things we have added to this version:

Changed the name from TaskManCF to Task Manager.
Improved the UI for Windows Mobile Professional
Ability to switch to application
Ability to find an applications associate process
Ability to kill all running applications

One of the more exciting things is we decided to get Task Manager logo certified and it is now we can proudly say Task Manager is "Designed For Windows Mobile 6"!.

Of course this does not mean it only runs on Windows Mobile 6, it also supports Windows CE, Pocket PC and Windows Mobile 5. Only requirement is .NET Compact Framework 2.0 which can be downloaded here.

Here is a screen shot of Task Manager running on Windows Mobile 6 Professional device

Currently it does not support Windows Mobile Standard (aka SmartPhone) but if there is a need for it we can add that.

Go ahead and download the Evaluation version and let us know what you think and if you want other features added!

Exchange, WCF, Windows Mobile and .NET CF

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:05:12 GMT

From my recent DevTeach and EnergizeIT sessions I got a lot of interest in WCF Store and Forward feature in .NET CF 3.5 and I promised to put together a white paper on the topic.

I just finished an article on Exchanging Data using Windows Mobile, Windows Communication Foundation, .NET Compact Framework and Exchange 2007 and posted it on our Community site. It basically goes through some of the technical details with getting WCF and Exchange working using two sample applications, a Dispatch Sample and a Photo Sharing Sample.

Mobile Business Makeover

Tue, 27 May 2008 15:22:24 GMT

Looking to deploy Windows Mobile? Want $10,000 worth of software and devices to deploy Windows Mobile within your organization? Microsoft Canada is having a "Mobile Business Makeover Contest" to help organization deploy Windows Mobile by giving Windows Mobile devices, Exchange, Office worth approximately $10,000.

If you are a Canadian company and interested go here to get more details and to sign up!

EnergizeIT 2008

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:42:49 GMT

EnergizeIT 2008 is happening this Saturday May 24, at the Toronto Congress Centre. I'll be there participating at the ATE Booth plus I'll be doing a short demo on WCF and Windows Mobile under the "Grok and Load Visual Studio 2008" track.

Here are some more details for the event:

EnergizeIT is all about recognizing and realizing the potential of you and the IT industry. We start the day by looking at how great your potential as an individual working in the IT field is, and provide insight into how the field is changing so that you can take control of your career and continue to realize your potential. We will also take some time to recognize the potential achieved and accomplishments of your peers whose hard work will be rewarded at EnergizeIT. Phil Sorgen, the President of Microsoft Canada will present the MSDN Code Award and TechNet Innovation Award to these accomplished winners.
Finally, working in the IT field, you also understand the potential of technology and the real possibility to make anything possible. Before the morning is over you will see and be a part of three examples of technology impacting the way you live and work. Don’t miss it.

Date: Saturday May 24, 2008
Location: Toronto Congress Centre - Toronto, Ontario MAP IT
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm. Registration starts at 9:00am
Cost: Free of charge. Come and enjoy the day!

Register Now.