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Microsoft tools are the most important tools I have. I spend most of my time using Outlook, Visual Studio.NET, SQL Server
Enterprise Manager and Access. However Microsoft tools don't do everything I want to do. Rather than spending my time recreating the
wheel, I am always on the look out for non-Microsoft options or extensions that will save me time. After all, a spanner might get a
plumber through 90% of jobs, but he'll get stuck on the last 10% if he doesn't carry anything else. I carry these tools in my Tool
Box every day. I hope you find them useful.
Note: I have included a few of SSW's utilities - but not for the purpose of plugging them. Originally
this was an internal document for our new developers to make them know the non Microsoft software
we recommended they use. I was going to remove but I think they add value....
Do you agree with them all? Are we missing some?
Let us know what you think.
How do I get my tool considered for this list?
I love the opportunity to review great products and speak about them at developer conferences and user groups.
Feel free to email me the details. Generally speaking, this is what I will need:
- A 30 day (fully functionality) copy of your software. Some vendors provide a complementary
licensed copy. This is
not a prerequisite however - although I am very grateful!
- A licensed copy to give away as a door prize at a conference or a User Group. Again, this is not essential,
but it always gives a good impression.
- Some of your time to go through the product if there are features I won't immediately pick up.
- If you use my review for your marketing, please include the name of our company, and a link to our
home page when you mention us. This not only helps us, but gives the review of bit of cred as it's shown
to be independant.
- If necessary I may enlist the help of one of the other developers here who may have more to say in
a particular area.
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Acknowledgements
Adam Cogan