Here's a SharePoint branding tip for the top navigation menu: To change the background color for the top navigation flyouts via CSS using this .ms-topNavFlyOutsContainer { background-color:#000 !important; } will give you a black background but will still cause the background color to be different when the text size is smaller then the width of t ...[Read More]

Torontorians and fellow visitors, please join Robin Macrae this Wednesday, February 20th at 6:00pm for a presentation on Developing an Enterprise Strategy to Deliver Customized Sets of Capabilities.I have had the pleasure of meeting Robin, in last years Toronto SharePoint Camp.  He's a wonderful speaker and I look forward to seeing him present aga ...[Read More]

Bill Gates announced an new program where free developer, designer and server products are available for Students.   Man, that's pretty awesome. If your currently a student, take advantage of DreamSpark. Microsoft DreamSpark in Canada - No Cost Software for Students! Microsoft To Give Students Dev Software For Free Microsoft DreamSpark Hel ...[Read More]

Keith Combs' recent blog post is offering $100 discount on a TechNet Plus Direct subscription.  He also offers the advice that there's a rumor that if you are going to a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Launch event then there will be 40% discounts. Check out his for the discount code. TechNet Subscription promos - get a deal at launch. ...[Read More]

TechNet has announced forget the "Super Bowl", Windows Server 2008 has RTM'd!!!  The features that I'm looking forward to in Windows Server 2008 are: Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 – Modular architecture, high levels of administration Terminal Services Gateway – Allows access to apps without the need for a RAS client Power ...[Read More]

I have recently created a Twitter profile sharepointbuzz.   In case you have been living under a rock, Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing? Its not a bad tool.  Its definitely not for everyone.  I have ...[Read More]

January was a great month at SharePoint Buzz. We had some great posts on a variety of topics. February may be a little slow, however; I’m still looking at different consultant opportunities.  I’m willing to consider guest submissions. If you have something to say about SharePoint, drop me a line to share your idea. Meanwhile, here are some of the ...[Read More]