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Deep Fried Bytes Ringtones!

Posted by Keith Elder | Posted in MVP10, Podcast | Posted on 13-02-2010

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A lot of our listeners recognize the Deep Fried Bytes theme song.  We thought we’d allow you to carry it with you wherever you go.  Thus, we made DFB Ringtones!  Not only will this impress your friends but it could also score you a free t-shirt, sticker, mug or other prizes if we hear it at a community event.  Here’s how to get it onto your phone.

Download the ringtones for your specific device:

DFB Ringtone for the iPhone
DFB Ringtone for Android and Windows Mobile

Windows Mobile Setup

Download the file to your computer and then plug in your phone.  Then copy the file to your phone and change the device in settings to use the new ringtone.

Android Setup

Download the file to your computer and then follow the steps in this article to get the ringtone on your phone.

iPhone Setup

Download the iPhone version of the ringtone (ends in .m4r).  Save it to a permanent location on your computer.  Then plug your iPhone into your computer and let iTunes launch.

In iTunes go to the File->Add File to Library…

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Once added the ringtone will show up in iTunes under “Ringtones”.

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Select your iPhone in iTunes and click on the Ringtones tab.

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Make sure the ringtone is going to sync with your iPhone and press the “Sync” button at the bottom.

After the sync, go to Settings->Sounds->Ringtone on the iPhone and select the Deep Fried Bytes ringtone.

Deep Fried Bytes Episode #43: Talking OData and SQL Modeling Services with Douglas Purdy

Posted by Keith Elder | Posted in MVP10, Podcast | Posted on 04-02-2010

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http://deepfriedbytes.com/podcast/episode-43-talking-odata-and-sql-modeling-services-with-douglas-purdy/

 

 

In this episode, we sat down at PDC 2009 with Microsoft’s Douglas Purdy to discuss all things data. Do you remember Oslo from the previous PDC event? Well Oslo has been rebranded to SQL Server Modeling Services to help developers store and manage models for the enterprise. Modeling Services enables you to more productive when building and managing data-driven applications. We also get the low down from Douglas on a new web protocol for querying and updating data called OData.

Deep Fried Bytes Episode #42: How to Get More Business from Microsoft Pinpoint

Posted by Keith Elder | Posted in MVP10, Podcast | Posted on 04-02-2010

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http://deepfriedbytes.com/podcast/episode-42-how-to-get-more-business-from-microsoft-pinpoint/

 

 

In this episode, we sat down at PDC 2009 with Microsoft’s Pinpoint team members Chris Lange and Patrick Stirrat to discuss this new service.  What?  Never heard of Pinpoint? That’s what we thought and that’s why you’ll want to listen to this episode.  Pinpoint is the fast, easy way for business customers to find experts, applications, and professional services to meet their specific business needs.  At the same time, Pinpoint helps developers and technology service providers quickly and easily get software applications and professional services to market—and engage customers who need what they offer.

Deep Fried Bytes Episode #41: Developing Better User Experiences with Internet Explorer 8 with Jon Box

Posted by Keith Elder | Posted in Internet, MVP10, Podcast | Posted on 05-12-2009

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http://deepfriedbytes.com/podcast/episode-41-developing-better-user-experiences-with-internet-explorer-8-with-jon-box/

 

 

Want to learn why you should look at the Internet Explorer 8 for developing better user experiences? We have just the guy to explain and give ideas around the new features of Internet Explorer 8. In this episode, we sit down with Jon Box, Microsoft Architect Evangelist, to get the scoop on how to use Accelerators, Web Slices and Search Providers in IE8 to keep users informed and updated.

Deep Fried Bytes Episode #40: Silverlight 4 and Behind the Scenes at PDC 2009 with Scott Guthrie

Posted by Keith Elder | Posted in MVP10, Podcast | Posted on 24-11-2009

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http://deepfriedbytes.com/podcast/episode-40-silverlight-4-and-behind-the-scenes-at-pdc-2009-with-scott-guthrie/

 

 

What better way to find out what is going on in .Net development than to get it straight from The Gu himself?  We were invited back to PDC 2009 to cover all of the announcements and get the scoop on what the future is for Microsoft developers. We sit down with Scott Guthrie, Corporate Vice President of the .Net Developer Platform, and discuss the future of the web and especially Silverlight 4 and ASP.NET Webforms/MVC. We also discuss some interesting behind the scene moments of PDC.  But the most important question is what is The Gu’s favorite fried food? Listen in to find out!  This is the first of many shows recorded live at PDC 2009, stay tuned for more.