Here. "Cross-platform .NET development is imminent, but the purpose, the feature set, and the platform support varies. We were curious about the development of the various open source implementations of Microsoft .NET's Common Language Runtime, so we talked to the key developers in charge of each of three CLI implementations—Mono, Rotor, and Portable .NET—to find out what exactly they've built, how they did it, and how they compare. What we found might surprise you."

Here. "MDNUG would like to thank Chris Sells for making the RSS feed freely available to the masses. We're too slack to write our own."

Here. Drew Marsh posted a VS.NET macro that will launch a search for selected text on Google.

Here. "Many people feel that flat UI look of web pages is desirable. Catering to this market, Ivar Lumi has written a library of flat controls. In the attached .zip file are flat DateTimePicker, EditBox, SpinEdit, ComboBox, ToolBar, Button, Label, CheckBox controls. Also included is an OutlookBar control."

Here. "Are you starting work on a Windows Forms project and need that extra jump start? The Windows Forms development team is hosting a hands-on development lab on the Microsoft campus for companies who are actively starting Windows Forms work. If you are about to start a Windows Forms project or recently started a project, please apply to attend."

Here. "This sample demonstrates how to create a Windows Forms application that registers itself as a desktop toolbar. The behavior of your desktop toolbar can exactly mimic that of the Windows Taskbar."

Here. "The .NET platform provides developers with an unprecedented level of language interoperability—at a price. Luckily, it won't cost you an arm and a leg to participate. Part 3 of 3."

Here. "ASP.NET Web Matrix is a community-supported, easy-to-use WYSIWYG application development tool for ASP.NET. It can be installed via a quick 1.2 MB download (about 5 minutes using a 56Kb modem). Best of all — it's absolutely free!"