Hello.

I am Paul Kinlan.

A Developer Advocate for Chrome and the Open Web at Google.

I love the web. The web should allow anyone to access any experience that they need without the need for native install or content walled garden.

.Net Developers: SVN or HG?

Paul Kinlan

I'm curious to hear from .Net developers, both those working with Windows and Mono, about their preferred source control service between Subversion (SVN) and Mercurial (HG). I'd love to know which one you find most effective and has the least impact on your daily workflow. While I know other SCMs exist, I'm specifically interested in opinions on these two.

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Topicala Desktop

Paul Kinlan

Introducing Topicala Desktop, a new application developed in partnership with Rosetta Software Ltd. This handy tool allows users to search Topicala.com directly from any Windows application by simply highlighting text and pressing CTRL+T. It's perfect for anyone who needs quick access to information, like journalists and students. Whether you're reading an email, a legal document in Microsoft Word, or anything else, Topicala Desktop provides instant search results in Internet Explorer. Download and install this free tool today!

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All Visual Studio Express Editions are now Permanently Free!

Paul Kinlan

I'm excited to share (even though it's old news) that all Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions (Visual Basic, Visual C#, Visual J#, Visual C++, and Visual Web Developer Express) are now permanently free! This is a game-changer for aspiring developers, opening up access to powerful tools for Windows and ASP.Net development. While there are some limitations (like only one project per solution), the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. Check out the official announcement and some cool new tools!

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Google Search: create a dsl connection in c#

Paul Kinlan

This post addresses the Google search query "create a dsl connection in c#". It clarifies that C# doesn't create DSL-specific connections. Instead, you use standard TCP connections via System.Net.Sockets and System.Net, relying on Windows to manage the network interface.

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Word Blogger, Things I would like to see

Paul Kinlan

As a user of the Windows Blogger Tool, I've identified some desired features for future releases. These include HTML editing before posting, image and table insertion, custom style application, accurate list creation (ordered and unordered), and proper handling of element shading. While the tool is currently not comprehensive, it serves as a decent starting point. Personally, I value control over post content, so I'll likely use it for drafting and later refinement, enabling quicker text entry without immediate tagging or styling concerns.

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