17th June 2008

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The Internet Explorer Developer Toolbar is released as a free plug-in for Internet Explorer 6.0 and above. This article discusses features and advantages in using the Internet Explorer Developer Toolbar. With this toolbar it is now possible for a developer to understand and correct the rendered HTML just as a UI designer would. It has a handful of useful features which makes it possible for even those not trained in HTML techniques to use it to its fullest.

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If you haven’t heard, Microsoft will be hosting its Professional Developers Conference (PDC) 2008 again this year in October. The event will take place October 27-30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The PDC is Microsoft’s most forward-looking conference, where Microsoft teams are able to show developers what they are working on that isn’t yet shipping. Learn more about the speakers, schedule, and early registration discounts at the MicrosoftPDC.com, which was launched earlier this month. A list of sessions is already available and gives some great insight into what Microsoft is working on right now to be ready to announce to the world at the PDC. I’ll look forward to seeing many of you there!

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