Buck Hodges describes using Windows, Basic, and Digest authentication with the HttpWebReqeust class.

Raj explains the magic behind DataBinder.Eval and Container.DataItem.

Scott delivers a tip on using a data bound RadioButtonList inside a DataGrid column.

Download SQL Server 2005 Express Beta 2, successor to MSDE 2000.

Go read about and download the new product line of developer tools from Microsoft. The express family includes lightweight, easy-to-use, easy-to-learn tools for hobbyists, enthusiasts, and novices who want to build dynamic applications.

Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000 Reporting Services includes bug fixes, performance enhancements, and some functional enhancements.

The SharePoint Products and Technologies Resource Kit offers guidance and information to design, deploy, customize, and troubleshoot Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services.