Windows Embedded Preview

Check out the new Windows Embedded preview! Now you can code embedded devices with VB.NET!http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/default.mspx

WebsiteSpark Program Announced Today

Microsoft launched WebsiteSpark today. WebsiteSpark is designed for independent web developers and web development companies that build web applications and web sites on behalf of others.  It enables you to get software, support and business resources from Microsoft at no cost for three years, and enables you to expand your business and build great web … Continue reading WebsiteSpark Program Announced Today

MVP Releases Mobile Framework on CodePlex

MVP Chris Tacke has released the OpenNETCF.IoC Framework on CodePlex. The public-domain-licensed framework, provides both inversion of control and dependency injection for .NET Compact Framework applications (it can even be used on the desktop too). The current release ships with a real-world sample application, called Wi-Fi Survey, that can be used to survey a Wi-Fi … Continue reading MVP Releases Mobile Framework on CodePlex

Windows 7 Available for Download on August 6th

Developers with MSDN Subscriptions will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English on August 6th and remaining languages by October 1st. To help developers who are developing applications for Windows 7 or updating existing applications to take advantage of new Windows 7 features, check out the Windows 7 for Developers Blog. Also, be … Continue reading Windows 7 Available for Download on August 6th

Silverlight 3 Released

Silverlight 3 released today. Lots of cool features! To get started go to: http://silverlight.net/GetStarted/What’s New in Silverlight 3? Fully supported by Visual Studio and Expression Blend, highlights of new features and functionality of Silverlight 3 include: major media enhancements, out of browser support allowing Web applications to work on the desktop; significant graphics improvements including … Continue reading Silverlight 3 Released

dotNetTips.Utility 3.5 Released

After lots new coding, refactoring and upgrading to .NET 3.5, dotNetTips.Utility 3.5 is finally released! This assembly is much of the common code I have been writing for the past 8+ years all wrapped up in a nice package and easy to use. Here is just some of what is in the new version:New ClassesEventLogTraceListener … Continue reading dotNetTips.Utility 3.5 Released

Microsoft Announces Windows 7 Pricing

Microsoft has finally release pricing for the October 22nd release of Windows 7. Prices range from $119 to $319. From now until July 11th you can order Windows 7 for a 50% discount. See blog link below for more info.Click here for more information.

Deep Zoom Composer Released

Deep Zoom Composer is a tool to allow the preparation of images for use with the Deep Zoom feature currently being previewed in Silverlight 2. The new Deep Zoom technology in Silverlight allows users to see images on the Web like they never have before. The smooth in-place zooming and panning that Deep Zoom allows … Continue reading Deep Zoom Composer Released

Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Beta 1 Released

Check out the new version of Visual Studio and .NET. Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 focuses on the core pillars of developer experience, support for the latest platforms, targeted experiences for specific application types, and core architecture improvements.http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/dd582936.aspx

Roadmaps for Major Products Announced at TechEd

Lots of cool things were announced this week at TechEd 09. Below is a link to to them:http://blogs.msdn.com/usisvde/archive/2009/05/15/roadmaps-for-major-products-announced-at-teched.aspx