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How to fix this error: Configuration binding extension ‘system.serviceModel/bindings/netTcpRelayBinding’ could not be found.

Apr 272011

There are several ways of fixing this problem and it usually involves editing your machine.config, web.config or app.config file. One of the possibilities that might have raised this error is a bug that you’ll encounter when uninstalling Microsoft Azure SDK. Apparently when you install the Microsoft Azure SDK, it adds a few lines to your machine.config file. However when you uninstall it, it doesn’t revert the changes causing your machine.config to refer to unavailable libraries.

So in order to fix this error, you’ll have to comment/delete these few lines from your machine.config file.

[sourcecode language="xml"]
<!– Under <behaviorExtensions> –>
<add name="connectionStatusBehavior" type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Configuration.ConnectionStatusElement, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<add name="transportClientEndpointBehavior" type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Configuration.TransportClientEndpointBehaviorElement, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<add name="serviceRegistrySettings" type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Configuration.ServiceRegistrySettingsElement, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
[/sourcecode]

[sourcecode language="xml"]
<!– Under <bindingElementExtensions> –>
<add name="tcpRelayTransport" type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Configuration.TcpRelayTransportElement, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<add name="httpRelayTransport" type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Configuration.HttpRelayTransportElement, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<add name="httpsRelayTransport" type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Configuration.HttpsRelayTransportElement, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<add name="onewayRelayTransport" type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Configuration.RelayedOnewayTransportElement, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
[/sourcecode]

[sourcecode language="xml"]
<!– Under <bindingExtensions> –>
<add name="basicHttpRelayBinding" type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Configuration.BasicHttpRelayBindingCollectionElement, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<add name="webHttpRelayBinding" type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Configuration.WebHttpRelayBindingCollectionElement, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<add name="ws2007HttpRelayBinding" type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Configuration.WS2007HttpRelayBindingCollectionElement, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<add name="netTcpRelayBinding" type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Configuration.NetTcpRelayBindingCollectionElement, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<add name="netOnewayRelayBinding" type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Configuration.NetOnewayRelayBindingCollectionElement, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<add name="netEventRelayBinding" type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Configuration.NetEventRelayBindingCollectionElement, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
[/sourcecode]

[sourcecode language="xml"]
<!– Under <client> –>
<endpoint address="" binding="netTcpRelayBinding" contract="IMetadataExchange"
name="sb" />

<!– Under <metadata><policyImporters> –>
<extension type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Description.TcpRelayTransportBindingElementImporter, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<extension type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Description.HttpRelayTransportBindingElementImporter, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<extension type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Description.OnewayRelayTransportBindingElementImporter, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />

<!– Under <metadata><wsdlImporters> –>
<extension type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Description.StandardRelayBindingImporter, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<extension type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Description.TcpRelayTransportBindingElementImporter, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<extension type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Description.HttpRelayTransportBindingElementImporter, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
<extension type="Microsoft.ServiceBus.Description.OnewayRelayTransportBindingElementImporter, Microsoft.ServiceBus, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35" />
[/sourcecode]

Logitech Wireless Keyboard K270 Now Available in Singapore

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Apr 262011

This new Logitech Wireless Keyboard K270 uses a 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity with a small tiny unifying receiver, hot keys, and provides up to 2 years of battery life – in a sleek compact form.

The Logitech Wireless Keyboard K270 is now available for a suggested retail price of S$32. To find out more about the Logitech Wireless Keyboard K270, please visit www.logitech.com.sg

HTC Incredible S (Red Edition) Now Available in Singapore

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Apr 262011

Smoking red hot! The HTC Incredible S now comes in a blazing red outfit and it’s available right here in Singapore at all authorized resellers at a suggested retail price of S$758.

An advanced smartphone that was designed to provide distinct choices in design, power and value, the HTC Incredible S accentuates the unequalled HTC Sense experience that brings cutting-edge innovation to its users in a simple and natural way. The red edition features the same stunning body contours as its sleek black counterpart that highlights the internal hardware makeup of the device and at the same time, provide for a better grip in-hand. The HTC Incredible S will without a doubt be a head-turner with its striking new outlook but also impress with its 8-megapixel camera (with dual flash) that captures High-Definition videos and crystal clear 4-inch display that brings images to life.

Open MAKE – A Monthly Experiments Event (Video)

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Apr 262011

Above are videos of 2 of the Open MAKE events – Open MAKE: Cardboard and Open MAKE: Metal & Wire. You can see really cool stuff being tinkered and built. Cool huh?

A collaboration between the Exploratorium, MAKE Magazine, and Pixar Animation Studios, Open MAKE is a monthly program highlighting the tools, techniques, and ingenuity of local Makers. Visitors are invited to participate in tinkering and making activities inside the Tinkering Studio, where Makers from around the Bay Area will share their work.

Brother Launches 7 New Refreshed Laser and InkJet Printers

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Apr 262011

Brother is launching 7 new printers this season – 4 monochrome Laser printers and 3 full A3 color injet multifunction centers.

Brother DCP-7055
Brother DCP-7060D
Brother MFC-7360
Brother MFC-7860DW

Brother MFC-J6510DW
Brother MFC-J6710DW
Brother MFC-J6910DW

psdGraphics – Great Resource for Stunning PSD Backgrounds, Images, Templates

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Apr 252011

I found this great website with a lot of images, icons, background that comes with the Adobe Photoshop PSD file for you to use and possibly learn how these stunning graphics were created. What’s more, it’s free for personal use! There are a lot of free fully editable Photoshop PSD files and high resolution stuff for webmasters and designers like abstract backgrounds, textures and patterns, PSD icons and graphics, web design elements, Photoshop text and video tutorials, Photoshop recreations, etc.

Source: psdGraphics

Think OCaml – How to Think Like a Computer Scientist (Free e-book)

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Apr 232011

A free e-book on OCaml – “Think OCaml – How to Think Like a Computer S cientist” is available for reading at thinkocaml.com

How to Think Like a Computer Scientist is an introductory programming textbook based on the OCaml language. It is a modified version of Think Python by Allen Downey. It is intended for newcomers to programming and also those who know some programming but want to learn programming in the function-oriented paradigm, or those who simply want to learn OCaml.

OCaml is a powerful high-level programming language with a large emphasis on speed and efficiency. You can find out more about the language by visiting caml.inria.fr.

This text leverages the power of the language to teach the reader important concepts in computer science and software design, with an emphasis in experimentation and self-directed learning.

SingTel ESC – On Demand Cloud Gaming

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Apr 212011

Launched in partnership with Playcast Media Systems, SingTel ESC (read as ‘ESCape’) is the first service in Asia to deliver on-demand high quality games directly from the ‘cloud’ to customers on TV and PC. This enables a rich and immersive gaming experience through a simple one-time client download – eliminating the need for consoles and time-consuming installations.

With instant and unlimited access to 24 titles at launch from a range of genres, SingTel ESC gamers can enjoy popular game titles from Atari, Capcom,Codemasters, Disney, Tell Tale Games and THQ like Street Fighter 4, Back to the Future and Toy Story3 will be available to customers who sign up for the service. Each month, two to three titles will be refreshed to ensure the line-up is current and engaging.

SingTel ESC is available to anyone with fibre or broadband connectivity of 10Mbps and above. Unlimited SingTel ESC gameplay starts from $1.99 for a One Day Pack, and $9.99 for a month(all prices inclusive of GST). As a launch special, SingTel will be offering an unlimited free trial until 30 April 2011.

Customers on fibre can access SingTel ESC on their television sets via SingTel’s exCiteTV service and both fibre and broadband customers can enjoy the PC service by downloading a simple client.

Only Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (Mac OS not supported).

24 launch titles are as follows:

International Basket 2009
Test Drive Unlimited
MotoGP 08
DiRT 2
Pure
G-Force
Bolt
Operation Flashpoint – Dragon Rising
Frontlines – Fuel of War
Street Fighter IV
Ballance
Flock

Cube Monsters
Mahjong Artifact 2
Roboball
Chameleon Gems
Enchanted Cavern
Inca ball
Electra
Dark Void
Toy Story 3: The Video Game
Dark Void Zero
Back to the Future Ep 1: “It’s About Time”
Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Episode 1: The Penal Zone

Find out more at esc.com.sg.

Microsoft Singapore warns of “Windows Live” Phone Scam

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Apr 202011

Scammers are using several well-known brands, including Microsoft, to fool consumers into believing that something is wrong with their computers. The scam typically unfolds in the following manner:

A cold caller, claiming to be a representative of Microsoft, one of its brands, or a third-party contracted by Microsoft, tells the victim that they are investigating a computer problem, infection or virus that has been detected by Microsoft.
They tell the victim that they can help and direct them to a website that then allows the scammers to take remote control of the computer.
The cold caller will then spend some time on the computer trying to demonstrate where the ‘problems’ are and in the process, convince the victim to pay a fee for a service that will fix the computer.

Singaporeans are advised to simply hang up if they receive a call of this nature and not to respond to any communications from these scammers.

For more information, Microsoft recommends the following resources:

Source: http://microsoftsgnews.com/?p=151

MicroVision – The Future of Projected Display is Laser

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Apr 202011

MicroVision is a leader in innovative ultra-miniature display technology using laser. They are the creator of the world’s first ultra-miniature laser scanning technology whose current clients include the US Air Force and NASA, and had chosen Singapore to build up its first Global Research and Development Centre in Asia at Nanyang Technological University. This new R&D Centre is set up to develop breakthrough innovations in laser display and imaging for mobile, automotive, and medical applications.

Along with the collaboration between MicroVision and Nanyang Technological University, they showcased their new MicroVision SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector, a commercially available product that uses MicroVision’s innovative laser technology, that allows projection from your iPhone, iPod, or iPad devices. Here’s a brief on the features:

Infinite Focus
Plug & Play
Thin & Light
Movie Capable
Wide Field of View
Wide Screen Resolution
Bright & Uniform

But what stole the show away for me was their MicroVision NOMAD Personal Display System and their MicroHUD. Essentially the NOMAD Personal Display System and the MicroHUD are wearable display devices that reflects the projected screen off a glass screen. So you get a projection of information on your see-through glass screen. This enables the use of various information overlaid on top of reality, furthering the use of augmented reality.

I see more uses of project display using laser becoming available commercially as the technology miniaturize and mature. The future of project displays will soon be wearable, miniature, and augmented.

From MicroVision Product Showcase, posted by Justin Lee on 4/17/2011 (30 items)