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we illustrate my point. What I am trying to understand. 
I'll follow up. Maybe I'll post my first article after 20 some years.
Charlie Gilley
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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Sander,
Other than your bait posts, this helps . Here's the issue:
"Another brand new Microsoft alternative is .NET MAUI: What is .NET MAUI? - .NET MAUI | Microsoft Docs[^].
.NET MAUI is kind of the replacement of Xamarin and UWP (Universal Windows Platform) if I'm not mistaken.
So this also works on your Android and iOS devices, but also Linux!"
I appreciate the suggestion, but that looks like com, com+, com, active, hey let's make more stuff up and see if it sticks.
Microsoft is trying to control their pile of cheese via the UI and they are being left behind. With all of the control packages out there, do we really need Windows? I digress
Charlie Gilley
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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For Windows 10 and later, I believe that UWP is the way to go. You get a nice modern look and a nice modern API.
But if you want a chart of all the UI technologies that MS has ever offered, you're gonna need a bigger machine 
Paul Sanders.
If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter - Blaise Pascal.
Some of my best work is in the undo buffer.
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Paul - I appreciate the suggestion, I just have to reinforce my apprehension and indecision. Don't worry, I'll get over it. Rather than ask you to explain, I did some basic searches. One area of my interest is Multiplatform support. Given:
- an overwhelming number of web toolkits out there...
- bandwidth is increasing...
I can see an obvious trend to network-centric applications. Note - I did not say the web.
So I want out to google, that source of unlimited, unbiased information  and searched "how portable is uwp" and one of the first links that came back is "is windows uwp dead?" I have more confidence in international standards groups as compared to
I've spent the last 20 years of my life trying to understand Microsoft tech, esp from the embedded side, and I have nothing kind to say. For all you old farts out there - com, com+, DCOM and lets go to the next marketing cycle. I actually wonder if Microsoft has a therapy program for their managers when they screw their customers over, because ooo shiny.
Just an observation.
as for "But if you want a chart of all the UI technologies that MS has ever offered, you're gonna need a bigger machine"
Microsoft is just part of the picture. I mainly code in C++ and if I need something ui - mfc. Why Mfc? Because I just need to do something, and I don't have to worry about this that and the other. That's for this customer.
Microsoft is trying to stay relevant. Maybe? I see no visionary guiding the ship. I said above, I live in the embedded world (last 15+ years in Windows CE and WEC7). Microsoft's support has been a catastrophe. The oems I'm working with have conceded the UI space to linux and a web based interface - hence my interest in more non-microsoft solutions.
But data is data.
Charlie Gilley
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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If you want your app to run on more than one platform then that's a whole different ball game. If not, MS are doing great things with UWP - increasingly, the apps bundled with W11 (including the new settings app) are written that way and they look really nice.
Paul Sanders.
If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter - Blaise Pascal.
Some of my best work is in the undo buffer.
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So, the context of my question revolves around SyncFusion. Since I am a small developer shop with income < 5 million, I qualify for a free license for their entire tool set. I want to pick up some of this technology just to learn something new. So, I go out to their web site and see this: The Set[^]
It's a little daunting as to where to pick a starting point. I'll check out the other comments, all of which are very useful and appreciated.
Charlie Gilley
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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I have been having trouble finding a good flashlight. Advice and personal experience are welcome.
I'm currently using this THIS ONE which is truly a great flashlight, but the problems are greater than the benefit. Walmart is a consummate consumer source, and indeed they replaced the flashlight twice for me (and super simply, I might add, both times).
The facts are, though, that if I'm a customer at Walmart, I want them to be profitable (for exactly this reason).
The problem is now the battery. I'll use it about eight hours a night, generally something in the range of three to four hours all totaled. All good, except that a full and complete recharge now takes me; last week it was sixty continuous hours.
I think my third edition of this flashlight has transformed them into a nonprofit organization on this one, and I don't want to ask them for a fourth one. (First, I'm sure I look super suspicious already for replacing twice, and honestly, it's quite likely that the fourth iteration will be, well, the fourth iteration.)
So, I'm now looking for another flashlight which...
- Will throw a beam 300 feet (400 would be great; 500 a dream)
- Has an internal rechargeable battery
- Will give me several hours (8 would be a dream) on a single charge
- Can recharge from zero to full in twelve hours or less
- Costs less than a good used car
My sources at this moment have been...
Some of those have Ultra-Groovy-Cool models, but I'd have to trade in my car.
A few months ago I felt stupid for buying a scam SSB drive (Sixteen Terabytes for Thirty bucks; me the fool)
The Walmart pages have those guys beat, hands-down. My favorite so far from the Walmart pages...
Other ideas are welcome and invited.
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C-P-User-3 wrote: TEN MILLION LUMENS FOR TEN DOLLARS (FITS IN YOUR PALM)
Wouldn't that be harmful to human eyes? Sun would feel embarrassed too.
"It is easy to decipher extraterrestrial signals after deciphering Javascript and VB6 themselves.", ISanti[ ^]
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Friends don't let friends shop at Walmart.
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Amen brother
The most expensive tool is a cheap tool. Gareth Branwyn
JaxCoder.com
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LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE WEEK
- All USB Wall Chargers Are NOT Created Equal
Through a weird sequence of events, I became suspicious of the wall charger which I was using with this flashlight.
Tried a different one, randomly chosen, lying around in another room.
Full and complete charge; six hours ? Four ? Whatever it was, the thing is now usable. Shucks; It's great ! Exactly what I need.
WalMart detractors, sorry to write these words, but this fine 1300 Lumen flashlight from WalMart is just plain good. They have such great products, and their people are superb examples of retail professionals. What a great place WalMart is. I'm going back there as soon as I can. WalMart will make you happy, healthy, and successful in the stock market.
Clicked around and became a thirty-minute internet expert on USB chargers, and DUH; some of those things will only produce half an amp. Talk about cheapskates !
I'm guessing that I was using just such a half-amp charger.
I'm further guessing that my random choice thing here is a 2.4 Amp charger.
I am seeing 4 amp chargers and one 5.1 Amp USB wall charger advertised for sale.
Just wondering; Is there any advantage to a higher Amp charger ?
Is there any danger ?
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So they sold you a cheap piece of Chinese made, poor quality junk that is made to be thrown away and replaced.
Take it back 20 times until you get one that works or get your money back. Or do what they want you to do; buy it and when it breaks buy a new one.
The most expensive tool is a cheap tool. Gareth Branwyn
JaxCoder.com
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I have two Keenstone Tactical[^] and it's a good flashlight. I can vouch for the numbers listed on the site. Look it up on Amazon, it's a few dollars cheaper there.
If you do buy it, make sure to get the one with two 18650 batteries.
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Randor wrote: I have two Keenstone Tactical[^] and it's a good flashlight. I can vouch for the numbers listed on the site.
Nice going. Thanks for the research.
I ordered their two-pack kit with externally rechargeable batteries.
From specs and your opinion, looks like one of the best Lumens_For_Dollars deals around.
Just curious, how soon, after you ordered, did they ship ?
I ordered and paid a week ago, and I'm still awaiting an initial ship date.
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Hey,
Sorry for the delayed reply, I've been on a vacation away from the computer. I received mine about two weeks after ordering.
It's the longest battery life I've found.
Hope it works out for you.
Edit:
Btw, I bought mine off Amazon. Direct from the manufacturer might be from China.
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Randor wrote: I received mine about two weeks after ordering.
Thanks for the info
As you mentioned...
Direct from the manufacturer might be from China. The one E-Mail was from China (contact@keenstone.cn)
Today is four weeks, silence.
I remain patient at this moment, while the four weeks without a single word from them does attract my attention.
Attracting Even more attention: Their website has no option for an American to converse with a living speaking human. Brits have a real phone number, USA folks get a number to send a text message.
I'll swing by there next time I'm in The City Of Industry, California.
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C-P-User-3 wrote: I'll swing by there next time I'm in The City Of Industry, California.
Have you received the product yet? I feel bad for recommending them.
The flashlights are great, but I bought mine off Amazon.
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You haven't answered? I'm genuinely curious.
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OOOoooops
Sorry
Me Slack
Nope, no flashlights.
The other guy on my site bought this one, I believe...
GOREIT 20 THOUSAND LUMEN FLASHLIGHT
He says it's great.
Really liked the idea of what you described, and the specs and the prices were clearly at the right corner of the value matrix.
Maybe I'll try Amazon
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The flashlight I'm recommending has two 18650 batteries, I've purchased about a dozen brands over the years, its great. I feel bad about that. I recommending the company. If you make a public Amazon 'Wish List' I will buy it for you. There is no information shared, I won't be able to see your private information.
C-P-User-3 wrote: The other guy on my site bought this one, I believe...
GOREIT 20 THOUSAND LUMEN FLASHLIGHT
He says it's great.
Does't look great to me. it only uses a single battery. The battery doesn't even look like a standard 18650.
Btw, when I've ordered from China->USA in the past I've had to wait as long as 6-8 months on rare occasions.
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Randor wrote: If you make a public Amazon 'Wish List' I will buy it for you.
Wo, won't turn that one down.
According to someone I asked, there should be an "E-Mail" link which will hit my own Personal E-Mail InBox; I'll send you Name, delivery address, etc., via private channels.
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Ok,
Just let me know when you have it set up. You don't need to share any personal information or contact me, just make a 'Shared Public Wishlist' and I will buy it for you.
I have done this before and cannot see the gift recipient.
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Surefire makes kickass flashlight.
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modified 11-Nov-22 12:48pm.
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