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Linq to Entity - can i get to another table in the model when in the list template MVC page

in the out of the project template solution (Dynamic Data Web Application), I have the model created and all is good. - Get the list of the tables, and the select edit etc. But my database has linking tables that just contain forgien keys - so the list template just displays the fk value Is there away to combine the list of the row ...

best treeview control?

Hi, i'm looking at yui's treeview control, any others you guys recommend? I don't want to support the codebase, so hopefully it is something 'tried and true' :) ...

Transfering website

I have made some changes to a site and need to re-host it as the current host is ceasing to exist. My client has received the following from the current host: "The best thing to tell them is that, due to the fact that we are withdrawing our service completely, we would look to fully transfer the web site address across to them rather t...

What are security problems with piggybacking authentication off another site (basic auth)?

I have a WSS installation that's behind basic authentication/SSL (it's hosted at a public web host). I'm creating a sister site in ASP.NET, and am considering just running the credentials through and allowing users to log into the new system providing there is no 401 Not Authorized error returned. Both are internet-facing applications t...

Excel web query times out

I have an excel page that runs a series of web queries that call reporting services reports and thencut-n-paste that into powerpoint. from time to time, the query hangs and brings the app to a screeching halt. is there a way to maybe put that into a loop and keep looping until the web query actually brings back some data? ...

How can I encrypt my website traffic?

What is the easiest free method of encrypting my web traffic? I'd like to be able to log in to sites on my web server without sending my password in plaintext. Edit: My web server is running on the LAMP stack , although it is a shared host so I don't have root. ...

How can I communicate over TCP sockets from JavaScript?

I'm thinking about how limiting it is for AJAX apps to have to poll for updates, when what would be ideal is for javascript to be able to set up a real two way connection to the server. I'm wondering if there is some method of integrating javascript with a browser plugin that can make a tcp connection so that I could pass data into and o...

Is there any way to restrict how many item returned by CodeCentral Web Service

I am building web client for CodeCentral web service from CodeGear web site. I need to restrict number of items return by Search operation of CodeGear web service, say it, 10 per page. This way I can minimize loading of my web page. I just don't know how to do it. Any ideas? ...

Linux web hosting with shell account

Which linux non shared web hosting with shell account access are you using and would recommend? One of the requirements is that it is based on Linux, has access to (root?) shell account so I can install my own version of apache or tomcat or whatever to serve my web application. ...

Subversion web based browser

What web based interface for browsing Subversion repositories do you like the most? We have tried Viewvc, but the installation seemed too complex for us. This is no poll. I'd really love to allow people at the office to be able to access the data at the repositories with their web browsers and see who modified each file and when. Subve...

Remote Name could not be resolved

While accessing a webservice which is availbale at http://recpushdata.cyndigo.com/jobs.asmx, I am getting this Exception. "Remote name could not be resolved" Any Suggesytion..what to do.. ...

Optimum web folder structure for ~250,000 images

Hello I will have around 200,000 images as part of my website. Each image will be stored 3 times: full size, thumbnail, larger thumbnail. Full size images are around 50Kb to 500Kb. Normal tech: Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP on a VPS. What is the optimum way to store these for fast retrieval and display via a browser?? Should I store ever...

Best way to embed flash in html

It exists too many method for embedding flash in html, which way is the best? Requirements are: Cross-browser support Support for alternative content (if flash is not supported by the browser) Possibility to require a specific version of the flash player I have been reading about SWFobject, anyone used/tested? ...

Ruthlessly compressing large images for the web

I have a very large background image (about 940x940 pixels) and I'm wondering if anyone has tips for compressing a file this large further than Photoshop can handle? The best compression without serious loss of quality from Photoshop is PNG 8 (250 KB); does anyone know of a way to compress an image down further than this (maybe compress...

Safe Width in Pixel for Printing Web Pages?

What is the safe width in pixel to print a web page? My page includes large images and I want to make sure they will not be cut of when printed. I know about different browser margins and US Letter / DIN A4 paper sizes. So we got standard letter sized and some default DPI values. But can I convert these into pixel values to specify in...

Servlet being called twice!

Hi there, sorry but I do not have the actual code with me, but I will try to explain: I have a servlet mapped to the following: /admin/* So, this goes to a servlet: public class AdminController extends MainController { public void doPost(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response) { // Do stuf here } ...

SharePoint Webparts and Ajax

Please, I am new to webparts and I need help!! I have a custom web part that I created. I added MS Ajax to it using an UpdatePanel which works fine. I add all my controls to the CreateChildControls method. As soon as I add a UpdateProgress control my page breaks with the following error: Script controls may not be registered before Pre...

Is a https query string secure?

I am creating a secure web based API that uses HTTPS however if I allow the users to configure it (include sending password) using a query string will this also be secure or should I force it to be done via a POST? ...

Why does System.Web.Hosting.ApplicationHost.CreateApplicationHost throw System.IO.FileNotFoundException?

I saw something about needing to have the assembly available for the type of the first argument passed to the function. I think it is, I can't figure out what am I missing. This code is in a service. I was running the service under the 'NETWORK SERVICES' user account, when I changed the account to that of the session I was logged on wit...

Creating an FTP Hosting Server Website?

Hello, I recently bought a new web server 2008 for our company and require a FTP Hosting site that allows customers to upload files and host websites from our server, The site must have the shopping basket / Monthly rates built in. If I purchased the correct template that is designed for hosting, How do I get it to work with the web ser...