Shell extensions to distinguish between .NET assemblies and Win32 applications and libraries.

Combine the ADO.NET techniques you know - and perhaps some you don't know - with the power and flexibility of Microsoft Index Server and ASP.NET to create easy - yet powerful - custom search pages for your Web site.

Provides insight and tips on using role-based (groups) Forms Authentication in ASP.NET, which has only partial support for roles.

Learn to embed .NET user controls in Java applications, applets, and beans using COM to bridge the gap between the two frameworks.

Discusses the implementation of custom format providers for existing types and custom formatting for user-defined types.

Add Windows XP Visual Styles to your .NET Windows Forms

Use XML Digital Signatures for a request- and signing-based licensing mechanism for your applications.

Using alternatives to importing type libraries and COM objects can improve the portability of your source code.