Here’s a little script that we have used over and over again that will display the version of ASP.net that is running on a web server. This script has been particularly useful when working with virtual hosts.
Copy and paste the following code into a file (example: test.aspx) and upload to the webserver.
<%@ Page Language=”VB” %>
<script runat=”server”>
Protected Sub Page_Load(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs)
lblASPDOTNETVersion.Text = “This server is running ASP.NET version: ” & _
System.Environment.Version.ToString()
End Sub
</script>
<html>
<head>
<title>Test ASP.NET Version:</title>
</head>
<body>
<form id=”form1″ runat=”server”>
<asp:Label ID=”lblASPDOTNETVersion” runat=”server”></asp:Label>
</form>
</body>
</html>
The output should be something similar to:
This server is running ASP.NET version 1.1.4322.2032
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This method still uses JavaScript, but it is paired with CSS to produce a less annoying and invasive outcome.
1) Develop the content that you would normally open in a pop up.
2) Create a div tag in the “opener” page. Hide the div tag using the visibility and display properties and specify the position property as “absolute” and set the z-index property to a plane that is greater than 1 and by itself.
3) Use the newly created/hidden div as a container and paste the content from step one between the opening and closing tags of the div.
4) Create a JavaScript function that “unhides” the div – unleashing all of the content you created. Once the div is “turned on” the div breaks away from the content around it and it “floats” to the plane that you specified with the z-index. The example below is a javascript toggle function that will turn the div off or on depending on which state it currently is in.
function div_toggle(id){
var imagediv = document.getElementById(id);
if (imagediv.style.display==”none”){
imagediv.style.display=”block”;
imagediv.style.visibilty=”visible”;
}
else{
imagediv.style.display=”none”;
imagediv.style.visibilty=”hidden”;
}
}
Play around with different CSS positioning techniques to give you your desired affect.
To see a live working example, go to our portfolio page and click on a thumbnail of any of the websites.
If you are interested and seeing more detailed instructions, send us an email.
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I recently got my hands on the Verizon Wireless SMT5800 — a practical smart phone from HTC. I’ll do a full review of the phone later on. But, I just wanted to pass along a tip that could save any potential buyers some cash.
Looking at the “modified” USB port on the 5800, I thought I would try my old chargers from my Motorola Razor V3c to see if they would be compatible. Both the car and wall chargers worked perfectly, even though the chargers use a standard USB mini connector and the phone’s USB mini port looks a bit different.
Try your old chargers at your own risk — it could save you from buying a car and/or wall charger.
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The title of this blog entry was actually the subject of an email that I received. Pretty tempting — isn’t it? In a nutshell — don’t believe the hype. Is this solicitation possible? Well, anything is possible.
Here’s what you need to know. Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, et al., use complex algorithms to calculate search engine ranking order. And, the abovementioned companies keep key parts of these algorithms top secret. Not to mention that the algorithms change.
So, how do you get a top 10 ranking in Google? Hire a professional to put together a Search Engine Marketing plan that makes sense for your company. And, don’t expect results overnight!
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Green, it’s the ubiquitous, yet trendy buzzword of the present. And, with the price of fuel skyrocketing and social consciousness for our environment increasing, the term green will be with us for the foreseeable future. In our last “green” post, we discussed a tech. project that was a less formal way to think green. This time we will look at a more official way of going green – green web hosting.
Green web hosting companies come in a couple different flavors. The first are the hosting companies that buy renewable energy credits for solar, wind, geothermal, etc. Typical hosting companies in this category are DreamHost and HostPapa. The second type of green hosting company actually consumes green energy that they produce themselves. For example, Affordable Internet Services Online, Inc employs solar panels that run their data center, have solar tubes that bring in natural light, and utilize servers with AMD Opteron processors that consume less power. Pretty impressive!
Obviously, if you are looking for a host that is about as green as you can get in the industry, you want to sign on with a company like Affordable Internet Services Online, Inc. However, companies such as DreamHost and HostPapa are also worth a look, as it is better to do little, rather than nothing when it comes to being environmentally conscious.
Keep in mind, these hosting companies cater toward small to medium-sized business and are not meant to power fortune 500 websites.
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