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  Chewy Chong 8:00 am on September 20, 2007 Permalink | Reply  

  Wherefore art thou New Media Specialist? 

  Updated Oct 12, 2007 – Sorry folks, we are in the final stages of this hire and applications are close.  Look out for a posting to see who got the job.

  Hello Singapore.  If you passionate about technology, love people and keen to explore a new communication medium (new media)… then you might be the person we’re looking for.

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  Watch the video to see how to contact me.  Make sure you mention how you found this video.

   

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  Chewy Chong 7:16 am on September 11, 2007 Permalink | Reply  

  SumoRobots with Robotics Studio at TechEd Malaysia 2007 

  The folks at TechEd Malaysia is organizing a SumoRobot competition for the event (and possibly even post TechEd).  Anyhow, I’m leaving a set of SumoRobots in Malaysia so if you’re keen to run a competition of your own… contact your friendly Malaysia Developer Evangelists (Walter or Rohan).

  I’ve been getting lots of questions at the event so I’m putting a collection of answers here:

  Q: How do I get a physical robot to test my code on?

  A: You don’t need a physical robot as you can test your code with a simulated robot in your Robotics Studio tool.  You code your logic first and ensure you like the results of your robot.  For TechEd Malaysia (and all the Sumo competitions we’re doing in Singapore), we will host the competition virtually.  Only the last few rounds will be done via the physical robots.

  Q: Where can I get the SumoRobot application?

  A: Technically, there is no single “SumoRobot” application… rather, you need Microsoft Robotics Studio first then install the SumoRobot additions on top of it.  It is also a good idea to have Visual Studio installed to cut code.

  More details about what you need here:

  http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/robotics/bb426905.aspx

  Q: I love these robots!  Where can I buy one?

  A: The “sumo” robot is actually a composition of three things.  The iRobot base (white round thing), the ICOP eBOX computer (silver box) and a normal Logitech Quickcam.  Oh yeah, don’t forget all the cables / batteries to glue it all together.  More details including the plans for the acrylic pieces can be found here:

  http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/robotics/bb403184.aspx

  As this week progresses, I’ll keep updating this blog entry.

  

   
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  Chewy Chong 2:32 am on September 11, 2007 Permalink | Reply  

  Learn About Windows PowerShell via a Hands on Lab from Home! (TechEd Malaysia Follow Up) 

  

  A big “thank you” goes out to the 20 of you who joined me in the most exciting session at TechEd Malaysia 2007!  Ok, it wasn’t that exciting but you have you admit… PowerShell is freaking cool.

  What is PowerShell?
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powershell

  For those of you who missed the lab, you can do the lab yourself from the comfort of your PC.  How?  Glad you asked.

  First, download PowerShell:

  How to Get Windows PowerShell (v1 available for XP, Win2003 and Vista)
  http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technologies/management/powershell/download.mspx

  Next, download the lab manual (.doc) file:

  That’s it.  You’re ready to do the lab!

  Other interesting PowerShell links (tons of great links in the Wikipedia link above):

  How does PowerShell work? (MSDN)
  http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms714658.aspx

  The PowerShell team’s blog (MSDN)
  http://blogs.msdn.com/powershell/

   
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  Chewy Chong 8:28 pm on September 9, 2007 Permalink | Reply  

  Sembang TechEd Malaysia 2007 – Follow Up (Contact Details) 

  Great meeting all you bloggers in Malaysia.  As promised, here are our blog addresses. 

  Nic Fillingham (DJ)
  http://nicfill.spaces.live.com/
  http://www.on10.net/blogs/nic/

  Oliver Scheer (Silverlight)
  http://blogs.msdn.com/olivers/ (auf Deutsch… in German)

  Rohan Thomas (Popfly)
  http://blogs.msdn.com/rohant/

  Chewy Chong (Windows Home Server)
  http://verychewy.com/

  Zeddy Iskandar (Robotics)
  http://geeks.netindonesia.net/blogs/zeddy/ (auf Indonesianies… in Bahasa) 

  My session on Windows Home Server is Thursday afternoon and I’ll have the links / resources for that session up on my blog Thursday night / Friday.

  I’m also at the Meet the Experts booth in the KLCC Level 3 Exhibit Hall Tues and Wed so feel free to drop by and say hello.

  dustyhawk is discussing. Toggle Comments

   
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    dustyhawk 12:23 pm on September 11, 2007 Permalink | Reply

    Many thanks chewy for providing the link to the speakers blogs. ^^

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  Chewy Chong 6:49 am on September 3, 2007 Permalink | Reply  

  SG SQL User Group VIP Lunch – Wed 12 Sept (Meet Steve Guggenheimer, General Manager Application Platform & Dev Marketing) 

  Hey Singapore!  Come join Steve Guggenheimer and the Singapore SQL User Group for lunch.  Steve is the General Manager for Application Platform and Developer Marketing from Microsoft HQ in Redmond, Washington USA.  He’s in ASIA on a trip and the great folks at the SQL UG is hosting him and YOU for lunch.

  Chill out with this big dog and pick his brain.  Food is provided.  Hurry, spaces are limited and is open to everyone in Singapore!

  Quick Details:

  Wed 12 Sept 2007
  12:30pm – 2:00pm (SHARP… registration starts at 12pm)
  Level 22, Microsoft Singapore, One Marina Blvd

  Details:

  Steven Guggenheimer, a 12-year Microsoft veteran and GM in the Server and Tools Business (STB), leads the Application Platform and Development marketing organization. Guggenheimer focuses on Microsoft’s overall Application Platform strategy working in conjunction with the development, sales, and evangelism teams to drive more effective relationships with customer and partner communities. He is responsible for leading Microsoft’s integrated value proposition around the application platform business across all key constituents and specifically tying in the SQL Server, Visual Studio and BizTalk product lines.

  Steven will speak about the current and future directions of SQL Server, Visual Studio and Biztalk Server. You should invite your CIO or CTO to attend this with you, if possible. If you have a specific question or topic you want Steven to address on that day – please include the question in your registration. Only questions submitted before 7^th September will be forwarded to Steven.

  Date: 12 Sep 2007 (WED) Lunch
  Time: 12.30 – 2pm SHARP! ( Registration and Lunch from 12noon onwards).
  Location: 22^nd Floor, Microsoft Singapore, One Marina Boulevard.

  To Register:

  Pls email the following details to kcdewimaya@hotmail.com

  Name:
  Designation:
  Company
  Tel No:
  Email :
  Event : 12^th Sep Lunch Chat with Steven Guggenheimer
  Questions for Steve (if any):