I’m living vicariously through the PDC bloggers to catch the happenings atthis year’s PDC. I’m pretty bummed I’m not there. I am, however, able to watch Bill’s keynote (which I’m doing now), which makes me feel that I’m a part of it somewhat. Unfortunately,the video segments of the keynotearen’t shown during the webcast. Can anybody explain why that is?

It sure would be nice if the PDC organizers could do some real-time webcasting for some of the sessions as well.

[via Rob; via Thom]

Microsoft is hosting a number of launch events across the country for the upcoming release of Visual Studio 2005, SQL Server 2005 and BizTalk Server 2006.

Chicago is lucky enough to be one of the first host cities. This is surely an event not to be missed.

When: November 10, 2005
Where: McCormick Place
Register Here

I think this would be a great time to host a Nerd Dinner following the festivities. Be on the lookout for that announcement.

The Indigo Roadshow is coming to Chicago! Don’t miss this great event where the Indigo team will be paying us a visit to show us what this Indigo…er…I mean, Windows Communication Foundation, stuffisall about.

On top of all the great technical content, each attendee will go home with David Pallmann’s Programming Indigo Beta1 book, a DVD of the latest Indigo bits with demos and labs, a chance at some great prizes, and free food! A can’t lose proposition.

What: Indigo Roadshow (Chicago)
When: September 19, 2005,6:30PM
Where:Microsoft, Downers Grove, IL.
Register Here