Run XP software in Windows 7

Here are some for running win XP compatible software in Windows 7

http://www.itworld.com/278585/run-xp-software-windows-7?source=ITWNLE_nlt_windows_2012-05-29

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Samitha

Cumulative Updates available for SQL Server 2008 SP2 & SP3

Cumulative Update #10 for SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Cumulative Update #5 for SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 3

SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2696625

SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2696626

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samitha

Inserting CLOB Data in Oracle

When you want to work with large amount of data CLOB data type will come for your assistance. The method used to store data seems to be wired, but it works.

http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/13675/Using-C-for-Inserting-CLOB-Data-in-Oracle

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Samitha

prevent Ajax modal popup closing on postback

When you click control within a modal popup, the default behavior will close it. You can prevent this by using correct layout within a update panel as following post describes. 

http://forums.asp.net/t/1583414.aspx

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samitha

Deciding on table partitioning

If you think you have come to a point where you need to partition tables, check this post to determine whether you actually need it,

 http://www.brentozar.com/archive/2012/03/how-decide-if-should-use-table-partitioning

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Samitha

SQL Server 2012 Released to Manufacturing

Take a look at new SQL Server 2012

http://blogs.technet.com/b/dataplatforminsider/archive/2012/03/06/sql-server-2012-released-to-manufacturing.aspx

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Samitha

send sms with textmagic

This is a good API you can use for sending sms. You can earn credits through referral sign ups from your friends. Worth a try.

http://code.google.com/p/textmagic-c-sharp-wrapper-class-library/

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samitha