I don't normally send things like this out via the GGMUG email, but I thought enough of you would be interested that you wouldn't mind.

For today only (May 21, 2010) you can pick one of 2,000 eBooks from O'Reilly for $9.99. Just enter the code FAVFA in the checkout cart. Microsoft Press books are NOT included in this offer.

Here's the link to get your book.

Many of the books are DRM-free and come in up to 4 formats: PDF, .epub, Kindle-compatible .mobi, and Android .apk.

This sounds to me like a great deal, so I thought I'd pass it along.

Developing For Windows Phone 7

The iPhone is great. Everyone loves the iPhone, right? If you want to develop and sell mobile apps it is a fabulous environment... except you need a Mac (or a hackintosh). And you have to develop in Objective C. Maybe you can use Mono. Maybe that won't be allowed to since it it officially NOT APPLE. And you're only allowed to develop approved apps (*cough* Adobe Flash *cough*). And best of all... There's An App For That. Probably 50 apps. For just about anything you can think of.

What's a developer to do? One option is Windows Phone 7.

Windows Phone 7 is one of the boldest moves by Microsoft in years. They beat the mantra "a phone is not a desktop" into their developers' heads and created a device unlike anything they have brought to market before. Well, except the ZuneHD... but that's a GOOD thing.

Come Learn How To Get Started

Sergey Barskiy will be our speaker this time and will be giving us an introduction to Windows Phone 7 development.

Sergey is a frequent speaker at our group who always brings a deep understanding of the technology at hand.

Sergey is also a Principal Consultant with Magenic

Same Bat-Time, Same Bat-Channel

Our meeting will be in our usual time and place:

• Gwinnett Technical College
  • 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
  • Building 100
  • Room 401
• 6:30 PM

I hope everyone will come out to hear this great talk about an exciting new platform for .Net development!

Time's Running Out!

You only have a few more days to register for ReMIX at the $25 rate.

If you couldn't make it to MIX this year, the next best thing is ReMIX. You'll see all the cool new stuff coming from Microsoft and take some deep dives into the hottest technologies like Windows Phone 7 and Silverlight 4.

Register By April 27th For Early Bird Discount

The event is May 8, and costs $35 BUT if you register by April 27 the cost is cut to $25.

Check out the ReMIX Atlanta 2010 website for more details and to register.

GGMUG Meeting Tonight!

Don't forget that tonight we have our All-Star Mix Review!

6:30 PM in Room 401 of Building 100 at Gwinnett Technical College.

If you couldn't make it to MIX, this is your chance to catch up on what's new from Microsoft.

For a full day program don't miss ReMIX Atlanta 2010 coming up on May 8th with an early registration price of $25.

Check out the flyer for the upcoming ReMIX Atlanta Event!.

Register NOW for the best deal!

GGMUG All-Star MIX Review

If you couldn't make it to MIX10, then you missed a LOT of new technologies coming down the pike from Microsoft.

Don't worry, however, because GGMUG has your back! We are bringing together an all-star team of MIX attendees to catch us all up on what's coming this year!

The agenda looks like this:

• Silverlight 4 and Windows Phone Series 7 - Corey Shuman
• UX (user experience) - Sean Gerety
• Keynote, HTML 5, ASP.Net MVC2, and OData - James Ashley

Microsoft rolled out a boat load of new stuff at MIX, and I'm looking forward to the recap by Corey, James and Sean!

The meeting will be in the usual time and place: 4/8/2010 - 6:30 PM in Room 401 of Building 100 at Gwinnett Technical College. Everyone is welcome!

GiveCamp

So you know what CodeCamp is, right? Well here is a new one you should know about: GiveCamp.

In a nutshell it is a chance for developers to get together for a weekend and crank out some code for local charities.

GiveCamps for Atlanta and Augusta are in the planning stages, and I'd like to see GGMUG field one or more 6 person teams. We may have some students from Gwinnett Tech to help round out the teams.

If you think you would be interested in participating, just send me an email and let me know.

If you are interested in helping organize the event, please let me know that too.

As with all such events, the first hurdle is finding a venue. We are pursuing several possibilities, but if you know of a company, school, etc. that could host an event with around 100 people for a Friday through Sunday round-the-clock schedule, please let me know that too!

I look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday!

jeffa