2006-09-04
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The Lighter Side
Who Has The Monitor?
A Friday distraction from work when you have time. Can you figure out who has the dual 19" LCD monitors?
2006-04-28
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Automatic Excuses for IT Pros
Now that the novelty of the Xbox 360, the Razr cell phone, and King Kong have likely run their course, Red Gate Software presents a truly functional gift for the harried IT professional: A handy excuse generator for those projects that just don't work out as planned.
2006-01-27
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2005-12-23
5,605 reads
The DBA Game
Are you up for a quick game of who's the best DBA? A little humerous diversion on one of the big holidays in the US.
2005-11-24
9,777 reads
SQL Server on Linux
A secret project is underway up in Redmond, according to sources not so high up in the development team. A port is partially working for various reasons. Read this exclusive scoop!
2015-12-25 (first published: 2005-04-01)
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HIGHER SOURCE RAISES STAKES IN INTERNET INDUSTRY
Microsoft Corporation has announced plans to acquire the
Website and Internet development corporation Higher Source for an
undisclosed fee.
2005-04-01
2,383 reads
A SQLServerCentral.com Christmas
In the spirit of celebration at the end of the year, a break from the usual routine. Happy holidays to all and hopefully no one is working this weekend.
2007-12-24 (first published: 2004-12-24)
4,388 reads
Return of the users from hell!
Another great article from David Poole looking at more user stereo types that the IT world must deal with. Read on for smile and a little fun.
2004-09-16
10,636 reads
Andy, where are you?
What happens when you have a day job, a web site, a new job at work, and a baby? Chaos! See what Andy's been up to the past few months. It's off topic from SQL of course, but it contains an interested bit or two.
2004-05-14
5,522 reads
Blogs
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