How I got started in software development?!
Yesterday, Janco tagged me in Michael Eaton's software development meme that's been flying around recently. I read most of the stories around, specially Dave, Matt and Janco stories. So below is my simple story.
How old were you when you started programming?
I was 19 or 20 I don't remember exactly, but it was in 1999. That was when I joined the college, Faculty of Computers and Information Sciences. Before that I never worked on a PC or even had one. So I wasn't a video game player either.
How did you get started in programming?
I joined Computers and Information Sciences because I wished to be a software engineer. So, my early steps were very academic; Lectures, classes and labs where we practice basic of programming.
What was your first language?
C++, that was my first language when I do not use currently!! Shame on me! More...
uCertify offering discount code for mosesofegypt.net readers!
Few days I wrote a review about uCertify product for Exam 070-553 C#. And today, I received an e-mail from uCertify, here is an excerpt from that e-mail:
"We are offering a discount to the readers of your Blog. (If there is certain suggestion in review) Your suggestions will definitaly help us to improve our products and ultimately benefit our users. Your readers can use our discount code given on your Blog and get 10% discount on the uCertify PrepKit of their choice"
So you can apply this Discount code "MMMOSA" and gain 10% discount on the uCertify PrepKit of your choice as mentioned above.
So 10% discount and money back guarantee if you didn't pass from the 1st attempt! Check uCertify.com for more details about money back guarantee.
uCertify M70-553: UPGRADE, MCSD.NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Developer using C# Exam Preparation Kit
Introduction:
I almost attended & passed more than 10 Microsoft Certification Exams. With the assist of self-learning paced training as well as official Microsoft Learning products. And before taking the exam, I used to practice the exam using some of the available exam simulators as well as assessments provided by Microsoft. And sometimes I just took the exam using my person experience.
And today uCertify gave me the chance to review one of their best exam simulation tools & preparation kits produced and provided by uCertify for exam 070-553: UPGRADE, MCSD.NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Developer using C#.
About uCertify:
Founded in 1996, uCertify is a leading provider of exam preparation solutions for IT certifications from leading vendors such as Microsoft, CompTIA, Sun Java, Oracle, CIW, Adobe and Cisco. They are committed to help their clients to pass their certification exams by providing the highest quality preparation software. uCertify has devoted much of its resources in Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) research. Through continuous research and development, our products are designed and updated to cater to the needs of changing technology. uCertify PrepKits replicate the actual online exams, and help you experience the real exam environment. This gives you the confidence to pass your certification exams in the first attempt.
My Story:
I have a simple challenging story with exam 070-553 which I’m going to review its preparation software provided by uCertify. I passed this exam on 2006. I didn’t prepare for it. I was moving beside an exam center then I decided to take the exam. And I took it on the same day. Challenging my knowledge and experience, I hardly passed this exam with score 700.
Today and after 2 years, I found this exam preparation and test simulation software from uCertify, I wonder what would be my life and how would be my score if such product were available at that time. I would simply use my knowledge with assist of this product and pass the exam, gaining much more score I’m sure.
More...
Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 & VPC 2007 SP1 Updates are available
Few days ago Microsoft released both Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 & VPC 2007 SP1 updates.
Microsoft Virtual Server R2 SP1 includes support for the following additional Host and Guest Operating Systems:
Additonal Guest Operating System support:
Windows Vista® Ultimate Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows Vista® Business Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows Vista® Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows Server® 2008 Core
Windows Server® 2008 Standard
Windows Server® 2008 Datacenter
Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise
Windows Server® 2008 Small Business Server
Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3
Additional Host Operating System support:
Windows Vista® Ultimate Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1) (non-production use only)
Windows Vista® Business Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1) (non-production use only)
Windows Vista® Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1)(non-production use only)
Windows Server® 2008 Core
Windows Server® 2008 Standard
Windows Server® 2008 Datacenter
Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise
Windows Server® 2008 Small Business Server
Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 (non-production use only)
While Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1 includes support for the following additional Host and Guest Operating Systems:
Additonal Guest Operating System support:
Windows Vista® Ultimate Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows Vista® Business Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows Vista® Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows Server® 2008 Standard
Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3
Additional Host Operating System support:
Windows Vista® Ultimate Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows Vista® Business Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows Vista® Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3
You can optain the download from the following links:
Heroes Happen {Here}
At the end of last Month March 2008, exactly on 23rd and 24th of March, Microsoft Egypt hold an event for Heroes Happen {Here} announcing the launch of Visual Studio 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008.
I couldn't attend the event as I was out of country. But my brother Ahmad Mosa and my colleagues including Amr Elsehemy attended the event.
At the event Ahmad Mosa was recognized as a Hero for his cooperation and hard work in participating in the early adopters’ program for the launch products that made this launch such a great success!
Below is his picture with Mr. Kareem Ramada the General Manager of Microsoft Egypt.
Left to right: Kareem Ramadan, Ahmad Mosa
Egyptian team at Imagine Cup Finals!
Well, I'm proud to mention that those guys are of my blood! Today I watched a video about the
Egyptian team at Imagine Cup Finals. They made a really great project that is interactive and intellegent. It is a software solution that helps the disabled persons to learn in an interactive way as well as support teachers with means to build tests and learning materials.
Thank you brothers and sister for your god work and for your good presentation.