OK - in one of the latest rounds of "Blog Tag" (the tech equivalent of a chain letter, to be honest), my friend decided to tag me. The rules are simple -
Those of you who know me well might yell "I already knew that". That's why you know me well 
Yes, yes. Start the wisecracks coming. Just remember - it was that experience that made me comfortable speaking on technical topics to large audiences later in life.
It was also a wonderful experience in terms of travel. I had the opportunity to visit many cities around the US as a result of speech and debate tournaments. By the way - I wasn't half bad.
a few boxes of trophies, highest honors in the National Forensic League (hey - I'm an NFL alumni 
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As an adult, I will watch just about anything labeled "sport". I am also a statisical nut; it goes back to when I was a kid. Some kids collected baseball cards for play.
I memorized the statistics. I still believe my "dream job" would be a software developer for Stats, Inc.
Picking 5 more people are the tough one. Let's see -
Maybe this will get things going.
And Janak - being a Yankees fan doesn't count. The entire world already knows that
I hope he plays along - it will be a great read.
Those who have had the opportunity to present with them realize even moreso their fortune. Again - I hope they play along here, as I just know this would be one for the archives.
com. As most of you know, we suffered technical difficulties that were compounded by some hosting provider "complications" (note: the provider issues are a long story best left for another time). As a result, some pretty significant changes have occurred -
Fifteen minutes later (that is not a misprint), we were configured and running.
As a result, we were PHP- and mySQL-based. You wouldn't believe some of the grief I have received over the years as a Microsoft-focused technology web site using non-Microsoft technology. Well, times sure have changed.
We are now running on ASP.NET 2.0.
I am very excited about this change, as it allows me to finally apply much of the knowledge I have used for the benefit of others for myself
Another "long story for another day". In the interim, my best suggestion is to use Google cache if you are looking for something in particualr. Simply search Google and include "BostonPocketPC" in the search.
For any hits, use the "Cached" link. I know this is an inconvenience, but I ask you to put yourself in my shoes for a minute. Imagine 5 years worth of effort suddenly inaccessible.
Believe me, I am the least happy person you'll meet regarding this. I could take the "I'm taking my ball and going home" approach and simply pack it in. Of course, that's also the least likely attitude you will find in my personality make-up.
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HEY! Would you look at the time!
I gotta go...
Seriously, though - I think the most appropriate time to look ahead would be tomorrow. It is not only the start of a New Year; it will also be BostonPocketPC.
com's fifth anniversary. What better time to look forward?
Until then - We at BostonPocketPC.
com would like to wish all of you, your firends and families a safe and happy New Year's Eve. We will save the 2007 wishes for tomorrow 
some interesting results from a recent research study conducted by Evans Data.
Apparently, application development for Windows Mobile devices is sharply on the rise -
"Specifically, the study concluded that C# usage in mobile application development has surged over the last six months, partly due to the availability of Windows-based smart phones. According to Evans, 40 percent of mobile developers are now using C# somewhere in their development process. Elsewhere in the study, Evans concluded that 30 percent of mobile application developers are using Microsoft SQL Server as their back-end database, while 20 percent use MySQL.
The study was conducted this past November and encompassed 380 wireless developers."
I really don't find this all too surprising. Back in the first few months of the year, I received a large increase in the number of conversations with both enterprise and individual developers regarding the .
NET Compact Framework. Time and time again, they pointed to a single event - a key decision-maker in an organization purchasing a Windows Mobile-powered Palm Treo 700w. These new owners were in many cases the same people who either didn't care or didn't believe in the power of the platform.
Things certainly changed once they got their hands on a device
Here's to hoping the trend continues in 2007. I look forward to even larger turnouts at Windows Mobile developer events.
While we are attempting to get things back to nornal, I do want to take a moment and put out the early word for the next Club Pocket PC - Boston meeting.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17th starting at 6:30 PM at the Microsoft offices in Waltham, MA (201 Jones Road, 6th Floor).
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