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Moving my blog
2008-02-16 09:28:00
I am moving my blog to http://blogs.nukeation.com/parvez. RSS Feed remains the same.
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nukeationFingertip
2008-02-15 09:36:00
As mentioned by Dax a team has been created at Nukeation which is in charge of nukeationFingertip - an initiative to create groundbreaking new user experiences for many common problems that lack a decent solution. I am really excited to work on this. As mentioned by Dax the intital offering consists of Project code named "Nukium", "Black Folder", and "Griffon". Stay tuned for more.

3 days remaining for free Reuxables Paper Lite Demo
2008-02-15 08:59:00
If you have been following Dax's Blog you must be aware that, we are offering a "lite" version of Reuxables Theme: Paper . Just wanted to inform you that this limited time offer for the free Reuxables Theme "Paper Lite " will end at 23:59 (IST) February 17. Download now!
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So is Adobe wrong about the public?
2008-01-28 13:38:00
Dax has just posted on something we heard the other day about Adobe , Silverlight and Microsoft. Check out his post here.
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reuxables released!
2008-01-14 11:03:00
Nukeation is proud to announce the full release of our Reuxables themes for WPF (and soon - Silverlight!). From the Official Press Release: Nukeation Studios, a leader in Windows Presentation Foundation? (WPF) and User Experience (UX) solutions has released reuxables, a range of designer themes for Microsoft ® Visual Studio® 2008 and Microsoft Expression Blend ?. Reuxables themes are aimed at the fresh new market of WPF applications, and allow software developers to easily implement a new look for their applications with lots of features: The reuxables library consists of 6 fully customizable themes, each with their own unique variations that result in a total of 48 different styles. The themes are designed by some of the top artists in the UX design industry. Reuxables themes provide a consistent look regardless of the operating system, and therefore provide the same look on both Windows Vista ? and Window...
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Codename Nukeball Tech Preview 1
2007-10-30 08:51:00
We at Nukeation have been working on a Visual Studio tool Codename Nukeball which is a Dynamic Rapid UI Development Tool. It helps you create parts (or whole) of UI in Windows Forms with a single click. We have been working on this for more than a year. Nukeball seamlessly converts UI code from one .NET language to another. Dax has posted a live demo of what Codename: Nukeball can do. Have a look at it. More information is also available on this blog post. Keep visiting Dax's Blog for more info on Nukeball.
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WPF, AIR and all that
2007-10-29 09:04:00
I was just reading the blog post WPF, AIR and all that by Dax Pandhi. I fully agree with what Dax says. Dax rightly says: "Many Flash/Flex/AIR people have been talking about the merging of the desktop and the web, but IMHO I think that some things are better left on the desktop or the web where they belong. The net is not really all that stable as it needs to be for such heavy things. In the future, sure, it could happen, but not yet. Moving things to the web for the sake of moving things to the web is just wrong."

Dax on DeviantArt
2007-07-25 09:55:00
Dax is a great artist. His work gives you the depth of the subject he focuses on, All his works are masterpiece. I am a very big admirer of Dax's art and you can also explore his wonderful art work on Deviant Art at http://nukeation.deviantart.com. Oblivion - Chapel of Leyawiin by *nukeation on deviantART As he has mentioned on his deviantart page he would be making a couple of paintings based on Elder Scrolls IV: OBLIVION. First painting in the series has been posted by him. Its one of the best paintings I have seen. Watch this painting on DeviantArt. Image Courtesy: Dax Pandhi (http://nukeation.deviantart.com)
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0.9 Beta released
2007-07-23 09:40:00
We are proud to release 0.9 Beta of WPF Transition Framework or WTF. WTF is a set of simple controls which help you in providing cool animation transitions to your WPF applications and all this can be done without having to write complex code to create timelines. As mentioned in Dax's blog using WTF is as simple as: <WTFX:WTF Duration="250" Transition="BlurOut" Quality="Better">         ; <!-- Put your stuff here --> </WTFX:WTF> This code will add "BlurOut" Transition with Quality set to "Better". It you like to change the animation to be more faster you can simply change the Quality to "Faster", its that simple. The 0.9 Beta version of WTF can be downloaded at wtf.nukeation.com. A sample application is also provided in the download showing the use of WTF. Microsoft Expression Blend 1.0 or later, and Visual Studio 2008 Beta 1 or later will be required to use WTF. You can checkout the wishlist of features which we intend ...
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1 year at Nukeation
2007-07-18 16:47:00
Today I officialy complete One year at Nukeation Studios. 12 months back I came back to Bhuj from Vizag. It has been a great working experience at Nukeation. I would like to thank Dax for giving me such a wonderful opportunity to work on unique projects. We have been exclusively working on WPF and I am loving it.
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reuxables - sneak peek
2007-06-16 09:19:00
I am pleased to inform you about "reuxables" which is a whole new range of tools, widgets and resources for Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). To find out more click on the image below. Stay tuned as we would be announcing more stuff in weeks to come.
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Article by Dax featured on Angrycoder.com
2007-06-07 11:18:00
Article by Dax "Egos in WPF - Designers Vs. Developers" has been featured on angryCoder .com, Read the full article at angryCoder.com. angryCoder.com was the first eZine written completely using Microsoft's .NET, the site has been relaunched and the new look has been designed by us at Nukeation Studios. The site now has new functionality like creating your own profile with friendly URL and publish your own articles without editorial intervention.
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Microsoft Surface shows the power of WPF
2007-05-31 10:41:00
One of my favorite movies is "Minority Report". I used to be fascinated with the technology shown in the movie where everything was controlled with hands. Well its not too far we would be using such technology. Earlier it was UMPC and some of the smartphones that had touch technology, but with "Surface" Micro soft is going to change the way we work. Microsoft announced that it will ship a new table-based computer called Surface, code-named Milan. Surface has been a result of six years of research. Surface features a 30-inch tabletop display whose unique abilities allow for several people to work independently or simultaneously. All the work can be done without using a mouse or a keyboard. With Surface it becomes easier to transfer music to your digital music player like Zune . transferring photos to your cellphone also has become much easier. Just imagine company meetings taking place on "Surface" where everyone can contrib...
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MSN Hotmail is now Windows Live Hotmail
2007-05-08 09:56:00
MSN Hotmail is now Windows Live Hotmail. It has the same new interface you have been using, also now you get 2GB storage space. Hotmail will now allow users to access their Hotmail accounts via Outlook 2003/2007 for free using Microsoft Office Outlook Connection, earlier this feature was available with subscription only. Hotmail now has improved spam protection. Its even more faster and it allows you to customize your interface as per your requirement. You can choose between the Classic and Full versions.
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Clash of the Titans
2007-04-25 13:41:00
The big day has arrived. Everyone knew that Australia will surely make it into semis, so will South Africa. It was not as easier for South Africa as for Australia. Today is the day when Australia takes on South Africa. No cricket fan can forget the semi final match of South Africa Vs Australia. It was one of the best semifinals I have ever seen. I am sure today's match is going as exciting as the 1999 match. Both sides have mighty batsman and bowlers who can turn around the whole match. Australia has Mathew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist. South Africa has Herschelle Gibbs and Graeme Smith. When it comes to handle the pressure innings with care Australia has Ricky Ponting, south Africa has Jack Kallis. I expect this match to be the best match of the whole tournament. Let the best team win. Ofcourse whoever wins will have to face the mighty bowlers of Sri Lanka like Chaminda Vaas, Mallinga, Muralidharan. After watching the semifin...
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Transcend Releases 32GB 2.5-inch IDE SSD
2007-04-25 12:45:00
Memory devices keep increasing in capacity and decreasing in size. Trans cent released its 32 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) which is compatible with most mainstream PC and notebook computers. The 2.5 inch IDE interface SSD has a tough outer metal case, enormous capacities, high reliabilty, low power consumption and anti-shock features that make it ideal to replace Hark Disk Drives. Since its a solid state memory with no moving parts therefore its not susceptible to mechanial failure as a result of vibrations. It is available in capacities of 8, 16 and 32 GB. It is compact in size with thickness of only 7.4mm which makes it easier to intstall in PCs and notebooks. This 2.5-inch IDE SSD has built in ECC(Error Correction Code) functionality that ensures reliable data transfer and increases systems energy efficiency.
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?Orcas? Beta 1 is now available
2007-04-21 09:35:00
Microsoft this week released a beta version of the next version of Visual Studio, code-named "Orcas " and the next version of the Microsoft .NET Framework, version 3.5. Visual Studio code name "Orcas" is the next generation development tool for Windows Vista , the 2007 Office system, and the Web. Beta 1 consists of multiple releases including, Visual Studio Professional Edition, Visual Studio Team Suite and Visual Studio Team Foundation Server. In addition, you can download prerelease versions of Visual Basic Express, Visual C++ Express, Visual C# Express, and Visual Web Developer.         ;          ;    Visual Studio Express Editions Visual Studio Express Editions are lightweight, easy-to-use and easy-to-learn tools for the hobbyist, novice and student developer. For more information, see Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas" Express Editions...
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HTC Shift - Available in the second half of 2007
2007-04-20 13:30:00
In article ?HTC Shift to use Intel?s New Ultra Mobile Platform? Matthew Miller tells us about HTC Shift. At the Intel Developer Forum in Beijing, HTC announced that the HTC Shift new mobile computer would use Intel?s new Ultra Mobile platform 2007. This platform is comprised of the Intel A110 processor, Intel 945GU Express Chipset and intel ICH7U I/O controller hub. This new Intel architecture is designed to significantly extend the battery life of small form factor computers. As mentioned on the HTC website HTC-Shift uses the power of Windows Vista with hyper-fast 3G connectivity, it delivers extraordinary functional clout in a sleek, light-weight design. Key features include: 7-inch widescreen display, 30GB Hard drive, QWERTY keyboard, Microsoft Vista Business OS, Windows Media Player 11, Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA, Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi  and Bluetooth 2.0 HTC Shift is expected to ship in second half of 2007.
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Microsoft bridging the Digital Divide
2007-04-20 12:49:00
Microsoft began with a dream of a PC on everydesk and in every home. Thirty years ago this seemed impossible. Today it has reached more than one billion people. Now it aims to reach next 5 billion people under the Microsoft Unlimited Potential program. As reported by News .com, in Beijing Bill Gates unveiled a new low-cost bundle of Office and Windows. Microsoft will offer the $3 Student Innovation Suite to governments that agree to directly purchase PCs for students to use in their schoolwork and at home. The collection of software, which starts shipping in the second half of this year includes Windows Xp Started Edition, Office Home and Student 2007, Windows Live Mail Desktop and several educational products. The $3 price includes the software license. In order to be eligible, governments must pick up at least half of the tab for the PC, though the software can also be used on refurbished computers, which can cost as ...
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Intel Delivers its fastest Quad-Core Processor
2007-04-20 11:09:00
Intel introduced its Core TM 2 Extreme processor QX6800, the company?s twelfth quad-core processor. Running at 2.93 GHz, the fastest native clock speed yet reached with the Intel CoreTM microarchitecture for the quad-core desktop. This addition to Intel?s innovative processor family sets new standards for desktop PC performance. The Intel Core 2 Extreme processor QX6800 is ideal for those gamers, digital design professionals and enthusiasts who crave the highest performing computers they can get their hands on. As the name suggests QX6800 uses four processor core where each core is running at 2.93GHz, The processor has a total of 8 MB L2 cache, just like its predecessor.
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Winners of MIX07 Remix contest announced
2007-04-16 12:40:00
Winners of the Remix Content for MIX07 have been announced. The three grand prize winners who would be going to attend MIX07 are Ian Muir, Sandra Krantz and Ryan. Other Ten participants have won a Zune for themselves. I congratulate all the winners.
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Microsoft Unveils Silverlight
2007-04-16 12:24:00
Microsoft unveils Silver light (previously called Windows Presentation Foundation Everywhere (WPF/E)). It?s a new cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications (RIAs) for the web. Silverlight offers consistent experiences to both Macintosh and Windows users on a variety of browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari. Leading media companies and solution providers have announced support for silverlight including Akamai Technologies, Brighcove, Eyeblaster, Limelight Networks, Major League Baseball, NaviSite Inc., Netflix, Pinnacle Systems Inc., Rhozet Corp., Skinkers, Sonic Solutions, Tarari Inc., Telestream Inc. and Winnov. All have indicated plans to deliver Silverlight-based experiences for their viewers and customers. Microsoft Expands Reach of .NET Framework Based on the Microsoft .NET Framework, Silverlight ena...
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WPF Vs Apollo/Flex
2007-04-11 10:58:00
I have observed that in this IT field many people like to criticise Microsoft. People hate Microsoft, as if its their hobby. They will use Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and most the the Microsoft products but then also keep criticizing it. Lets look back at history. Windows has become a standard and majority of people use it. one myth that is common among people is that "Apple OS is good for designers". I do not know whats the reason behind this myth but I find it really wierd when Apple is considered good for designers. Windows platform has much more tools than any other platform for designers. With emerging technologies like WPF Windows is the best platform for designing and development. Linux desktop have copied each and every feature of Windows and the open source community keep on copying Microsoft Office Suite in the name of Open Office. Open Office is such a wierd product that most of the time you will use it hoping t...
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Dax is on DotNetRocks
2007-04-11 08:49:00
As mentioned in my earlier blogpost Dax will be on DotNetRock s . Show No. 227 released on April 09, 2007 features Dax Pandhi where he talks about WPF and Expression. Download this show immediately!!!
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Indian Cricket at its worst
2007-04-08 10:21:00
In any sport win or loss is normal part and parcel of it. The matter is not that why India lost against Bangaladesh or Sri Lanka in the World Cup 2007, the matter is totally different. Its the matter of player's attitude and the management of BCCI. I was trying to resist myself from writing this article but could not stop myself. Biggest annoyance I feel is that politicians like pawar lead the cricket board of India. Because of his private rivalry with Dalmiya he slashed all the supporters who where with Dalmiya. Saurav was thrown out of team and removed from captainship as he was Dalmiya's favourite. One question that keeps on hitting my mind is what knowledge does Pawar has of cricket. Second wierd thing about board is the zonal selection team. Players are selected based on the region they belong to instead of their ability. We have seen players selected based on selector's and capatain's biases. Laxman was dropped from world cup squad ...
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Invisibility will soon be a reality?
2007-04-03 22:17:00
We have all seen invisibility used in science fiction movies. The spies use invisible car to flee away from the location. Well, now scientists are working to make this a reality. An article in Popular science magazine shows us how it can be a reality and what are the theories of the scientists . The trick is to use metamaterial, a complex hybrid structure of metal and insulator that makes light move around an object like air flowing over an airplane wing. In a process called refraction, these materials interact with light in such a way that it travels faster through the metamaterial than it does through a vacuum, the famed c in Einstein?s special theory of relativity. Properly tuned, the light emerges from the shield as if there were no object present.
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Dax talks about WPF and UX at DotNetRocks
2007-04-03 10:59:00
Last week Dax recorded .NET Rock s show with Carl and Richard. He talked about WPF and UX. He also talked about IndiMix and the meeting with Steve Ballmer. Read about this on Blogpost by Dax . This show will be published on April 10,2007 as per the DNR calender (snapshot of the calender is attached at the right for your reference). Download the show, I promise its going to be a great show. I am eagerly waiting for April 10th.
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Win a copy of Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition
2007-04-02 12:21:00
If you want to improve your existing development skills to become more versatile and productive attend Visual Basic 2005 Labcast series. These labcasts make it easy to check out Visual Basic 2005 in a convenient and virtual environment. Get in-depth training and one-on-one real-time assistance from Visual Basic exprets. Learn how to Modernize and simplify installation of Visual Basic 6.0 applications Add new data-bound forms to Visual Basic 6.0 applications Introduce simple background threading to Visual Basic 6.0 applications View and edit SQL Serverâ„¢ data Create data-centric Web applications with your Visual Basic desktop development skill Keep Microsoft Word documents in sync with your database What more when you attend two Visual Basic 2005 Labcasts and submit the evaluation form for each session, you will be eligible for ...
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Mobile PC Development Webcast
2007-04-02 09:52:00
Windows Vista development team has put together a series of webcasts starting today 2nd April and continuing weekly through June.  These online-only Live Meetings are mainly for the developer crowd who's currently (or looking to be) building applications that run on mobile PCs.  Topics center on getting the most out of Windows Vista's mobility features from creating SideShow Gadgets to ink-enabling an application to creating applications that are network- and battery-aware. You can join any of these webcasts by just clicking on the title link no later than 15 minutes before the event begins on the day of the event.  If you happen to miss one, each webcast will be recorded and posted online.
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Man Behind Windows Vista Wallpapers
2007-04-02 09:26:00
Windows Vista is one of the best thing to happen to PC world. I just love working in Vista. I like the cool wallpapers that ships with Vista. Do you know who is the man behind the photographs in Windows Vista Wallpaper ? It is Hamad Darwish, a Kuwaiti Healthcare professional, with a passion for photography. He is one of the photographers commissioned by Microsoft in 2005 to shoot photos to be used in Windows Vista's Wallpaper Collection. To know more about his work with Microsoft read this interview by Long Zheng from www.istartedsomething.com. You can watch his full photograph gallery at http://www.hamadpictures.com . You can also have a look at his flickr profile. He has taken some of the most splendid photographs I have ever seen.
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