Here's the rundown on this months events:

July 16th: Lehigh Valley .NET User Group Meeting

This event will feature Peter Laudati from Microsoft.

July 17^th:  Central Penn.NET Meeting

Kevin Goff will be doing an Intro to WCF (Windows Communication Foundation). 

July 18th: Philly .NET Meeting

The Philly .NET group has several topics going on this night.  Silverlight w/Aaron Shafer, Acropolis w/Bill Wolff and PowerShell for Developers w/Rob Keiser. 

July 18th: .NET Valley Live Meeting

I will be presenting on WSS Content Types & Site Columns and Jason Gaylord will be presenting on Using the Design Controls in ASP.NET.

It looks like another great month to be a developer in Pa.

General SharePoint Websites & Resources:

Sharepoint Dev Portal
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/office/aa905503.aspx

SharePoint for IT Pros
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/office/sharepoint/default.mspx

Products Community Site
http://www.microsoft.com/sharepoint/community.mspx

SharePoint Kicks
http://www.sharepointkicks.com/

10 Essentials for Developers
http://blogs.msdn.com/randalli/archive/2007/01/08/10-essential-resources-for-sharepoint-developers.aspx

Ted Pattison's SharePoint Web
www.tedpattison.com

WSS 3.0 on MSDN (SDK,Articles & How To's)
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb264593.aspx

WSS FAQ
http://www.sharepointtips.com/default.aspx

WSS Demo
http://www.wssdemo.com/default.aspx

Microsoft Discussion Groups

SharePoint General Q&A/Discussion - NNTP: microsoft.public.sharepoint.general
SharePoint Setup & Administration - NNTP: microsoft.public.sharepoint.setup_and_administration
SharePoint Design & Customization - NNTP: microsoft.public.sharepoint.design_and_customization
SharePoint Development & Programming - NNTP: microsoft.public.sharepoint.development_and_programming
The Microsoft NNTP Server is msnews.microsoft.com

MSD2D forums
http://www.msd2d.com/wb/default.asp?boardid=sharepoint

SharePoint Blogs:

Mindsharp Blogs
http://www.mindsharpblogs.com/
http://www.mindsharpblogs.com/Bill/ (Bill English)
http://www.mindsharpblogs.com/Todd/ (Todd Bleeker)

WSS Demo Blog
http://www.wssdemo.com/blog/default.aspx

SP Team Blog
http://blogs.msdn.com/sharepoint/

SP Content & Resources
http://blogs.msdn.com/randalli/

Joel Oleson's Sharepoint Land
http://blogs.msdn.com/joelo/

Stefan Goßner
http://blogs.technet.com/stefan_gossner/

Knowledge Network Team Blog
http://blogs.msdn.com/kn

KBAlertz - SharePoint Specific Alerts:

SharePoint Services
http://www.kbalertz.com/technology_336.aspx
SharePoint Services 3.0
http://www.kbalertz.com/technology_517.aspx
SP Designer
http://www.kbalertz.com/technology_509.aspx
SharePoint Portal 2003
http://www.kbalertz.com/technology_330.aspx
MOSS 2007
http://www.kbalertz.com/technology_510.aspx

Books:

A Sharepoint List of SharePoint Books
http://www.asaris.de/sites/walsh/Lists/WSSv3%20FAQ/V%20Books.aspx

Inside Windows SharePoint Services
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-SharePoint-Services-Developer/dp/0735623201/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-6776074-0343268?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1180717981&sr=8-1

Developer's Guide to the Windows SharePoint Services v3 Platform
http://www.amazon.com/Developers-SharePoint-Services-Platform-Programming/dp/1584505001

Screencasts/Videos:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/office/aa905382.aspx
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/aa905692.aspx
http://sharepoint-screencasts.com/default.aspx
http://blogs.msdn.com/joelo/archive/2007/04/10/sharepoint-screen-casts-and-demos.aspx
http://www.sharepoint-videos.com/

To download the SharePoint technologies overview PowerPoint slides click here.

SharePoint Links:

Official SharePoint Website
WSS 3.0 vs. MOSS 2007 Edition Comparison Matrix

WSS Book Recommendation:
Developer's Guide to Windows SharePoint Services v3 Platform

Also, check out the ASP.NET Pro Magazine that was in your swag bag - there's a great article about WSS 3.0 Features Framework.  I do not see it online yet so it's print only so far (unless you have a subscription and login). You can take advantage of 6 months of ASP.NET Pro for free as well, there is a coupon in your handouts from the conference.

Run over right now to the TECHbash website and register for Northeastern Pennsylvania's premiere technical event!  There will be sessions for both IT Pros and Developers.

Just a few great things about the event:

• Lots of giveaways - books, magazines, software, t-shirts, etc...
• Premiere software raffles
• Great presentations on the latest technologies available from Microsoft and Cisco.
  • Windows Server Codename "Longhorn"
  • IP Telephony
  • SharePoint*
  • Ajax
  • More...
• Opportunities to network and chat with other industry professionals

*I will be presenting the SharePoint Technologies overview.  This is a great chance to get a look at what MOSS 2007/WSS 3.0 has to offer!

I've recently had this question asked about InfoPath/SP licensing: "What licenses will my company need to use InfoPath forms with SharePoint". 

If you are going to use InfoPath Forms on WSS/MSS you are going to need the correct licensing - you will need the MS Office Forms Server + CALS for your internal employees and if shared with external persons, you will need the MS Office Forms Server for Internet Sites.  You will want to also check other licensing schemes for MOSS/WSS that will apply differently to internal/external usage.

Here's the scoop from the MS office SharePoint site:

Microsoft Office Forms Server 2007

Per Server and Client access licensing. For each server, or each server in a farm, a valid server license must be purchased. For each client accessing Office Forms Server 2007, a Forms CAL must be purchased. 

Microsoft Office Forms Server 2007 for Internet sites.

Per Server licensing only. Office Forms Server 2007 for Internet sites is for running forms solutions on extranet and Internet sites and should not be used for forms solutions for internal use only (for example, a forms solution on your corporate intranet)