It always felt a little odd that a product called MaxiVista was (somewhat) incompatible with Microsoft’s Vista OS. However, after a bit of a wait, the folks at MaxiVista seem to have overcome their technical hurdles and the product is back with MaxiVista v4.

For those who may be unfamiliar, MaxiVista is a software application/driver that allows:

• a remote PC to act as a second (or third, or fourth) monitor
• remote control (K/M) of a second PC
• clipboard sharing between PCs
• display cloning between PCs

This all takes place over a regular LAN connection. In the past, I have used this software while traveling to allow me to use a low-end laptop to act as a secondary display to my main development PC, which is a lot more convenient than trying to travel with an actual display, LCD or otherwise. All you do is run a small Viewer application on the “slave machine” (no installer required) and the main PC can discover it and make use of it.

The product supports Windows Vista and Windows 7 in both 32 and 64-bit configurations (and of course still supports XP, 2003, 2000, etc.)

If you are as much of a fan of using multiple-monitors as I am, MaxiVista is definitely worth a look. They do offer a time and run-limited free trial version.

Yesterday was the Vermont .Net User Group’s first Code Camp. They put on one heck of an inaugural event. It was well organized, well attended, the facility (Kalkin Hall at the University of Vermont) was great, and they had great sponsorship. All in all, Julie Lerman and her team did a fantastic job.

Because there was so much interest, presenters were mostly limited to just one presentation, so I condensed my Silverlight for Business presentation so I could include new content for RIA Services. I have uploaded the presentation materials, and they are available here.

Again, many thanks to the event organizers and the sponsors!