Developing with Windows VistaWindows Vista is the next generation of the Microsoft Windows operating system, which hosts both managed and native applications on a productive, secure, and reliable platform. Developers can create Windows applications using both native (Win32) and managed (.NET Framework) technologies that will help to leverage the platform; build high-quality user experiences; and ensure programs are consistent with common Windows interfaces as well as other Windows-based applications.
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Microsoft Announces Changes to Expand InteroperabilityMicrosoft announced a set of broad-reaching changes to its technology and business practices to increase the openness of its products and drive greater interoperability, opportunity and choice for developers, partners, customers and competitors.
Get full access to the Open Protocol Specifications in the MSDN Library.MicrosoftThu, 21 Feb 2008 16:04:57 -0800
Why Develop for Windows Vista?The press and critics have lauded Windows Vista for its beautiful graphics and increased usability. For you, as a developer, Windows Vista carries the technological payload to help your applications burst onto the scene. By taking advantage of features new to Windows Vista and features only available in Windows Vista, your application will stand out as clear, connected, and confident. | | | Downloads |
Windows SideShow Device SDK 1.4Download the Windows SideShow Device SDK for .NET Micro Framework to develop Windows SideShow-compatible devices using C# and .NET technology.Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800
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shell:revealed Blog | | shell:revealed is the home of the Windows Client team, the folks that build the core user interface for Windows. The blog isn't about Windows Vista, it's about Windows. Many of the people on the Windows Client team have been there a very long time and have plenty of knowledge to share with the world. |
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Chris Jackson's Blog | In Evolving the Software Organism, Chris shares thoughts about development in general, relating many tips and tricks that he discovers in his travels. Hopefully you will find something interesting here to think about, a code snippet that is helpful, or the solution to a problem that has been bugging you. |
The UAC Arms Race Has BegunI figured this day would come, and to be honest, I'm a little bit surprised it took as long as it did for me to run into this in the wild. But this we... more
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Calling All Students to Channel 8Channel 8 is the place to be for students who want to code, connect and create technology. Stay plugged into tech news and share in the experience wit... more
Windows via C/C++Programming Applications for Microsoft Windows is a classic book (formerly titled Advanced Windows, Third Edition) and is now fully updated for Window... more
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CSharp SamplesThe Visual Studio team has posted the C# code samples that ship with Visual Studio 2008 to the MSDN Code Gallery. This includes a complete set of lang... more
The Temple of VBAs a regular blogger on the Visual Basic team blog page, Matt Gertz frequently posts Visual Basic applications and code snippets there. This resource... more
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Windows Vista Projects in CodePlex |
SharePoint Vista Sidebar GadgetThis is a sample project showing how to create a Windows Vista Sidebar Gadget that communicates with... moreCodePlexWed, 26 Mar 2008 21:23:46 GMT
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Windows Vista Forums |
DirectShow Development Discuss how to develop DirectShow applications using the API provided in the Windows Platform SDK
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