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We have experienced an unexpected publication delay this week and would like to reassure readers that the next edition of the Logo Program newsletter will be published on October 14, 2008 as scheduled. If you have any questions or feedback, please e-mail the Windows Logo Program Newsletter Editors at logoedit@microsoft.com.
Windows Logo Program Requirement Updates
The Windows Logo Program would like to inform partners of the following requirement updates. You can find complete details on LogoPoint. Please note that updated requirements in the IMAGINE and PORTABLE categories will be available in early November 2008.
AUDIO-0011 Combination jacks that have both a speaker and a microphone are also able to provide a connect that supports microphone and speaker jack.
CONNECT-0048 Changed section 3 and changing full-speed to full speed or high-speed.
GRAPHICS-0013 Clarified resolutions that need to be supported.
GRAPHICS-0025 Added Windows 7 as a form factor.
GRAPHICS-0029 Removed Windows Vista-specific language as it applies to both Windows Vista and Windows 7.
GRAPHICS-0052 Added last bullet of the requirement.
GRAPHICS-0057 Added notes for Windows Vista basic logo.
GRAPHICS-0068 Added Windows 7 fields.
GRAPHICS-0071 Clarified Windows 7 and Direct3D version 11 requirements.
STORAGE-0019 Any place that said devices was changed to volumes.
SYSFUND-0059 Removed hybrid specific requirements based on feedback. This has been moved to SYSFUND-0215.
SYSFUND-0139 Combination jacks that have both a speaker and a microphone are also able to provide a connect that supports microphone and speaker jack.
SYSFUND-0195 Removed Windows 7-specific requirements based on feedback. Windows 7 hybrid requirements can be found in SYSFUND-0212.
The following are new requirements and policies that we are proposing. Please provide any feedback on new and updated requirements by November 14.
DEVFUND-0039 Windows Driver Framework (WDF) drivers are packaged to contain the latest RTM free versions of redistributables.
DEVFUND-0041 All drivers must operate normally and execute without errors with Data Execution Prevention (DEP) enabled.
DEVFUND-0043 All devices and drivers must support S3 and S4 sleep states of the system they are integrated on or connected to.
GRAPHICS-0027 StretchRect support YUV to RGB conversions.
GRAPHICS-0032 Display WDDM driver support the DirectX VA 2.0 Video Processor DDI.
GRAPHICS-0076 If Display adapter or chipset supports Direct3D 11, it must comply with Direct3D 11 and DXGI feature sets.
SYSFUND-0212 Windows 7 systems with Multiple GPUs must meet all GRAPHICS and System Fundamental requirements and must pass all tests in all available GPU operating modes.
SYSFUND-0214 Systems support S3 and S5 states
Get the Windows 7 Pre-Beta Build at WinHEC 2008!
We're getting ready to unveil Windows 7 at WinHEC 2008, November 5-7, and have some exciting news to share. Not only will we be showing off Windows 7, you will receive a pre-beta build of Windows 7 to take with you. This year's Windows Hardware Engineering Conference promises deep technical knowledge about Windows 7 to help you build great hardware products that work with the newest Windows platform and let you take advantage of its new capabilities. What will you find at this year's WinHEC? . Windows 7 engineering leadership - Hear straight talk from senior vice presidents Steven Sinofsky and Jon DeVaan. . Windows Server 2008 - Bill Laing, corporate vice president, is all geared up to talk about Windows Server 2008. . 100+ conference sessions designed to give you the deep technical knowledge that you've been asking for. We're adding sessions every week so check back often to see what's new. . Dozens of chalk-talks with direct access to experts on Windows 7, Windows Server, and a host of other topics. Windows 7 is in the spotlight at this year's WinHEC - with loads of sessions dedicated to providing you the technical information you need to start preparing for this newest product. You'll find sessions, chalk-talks, and more that cover Windows 7, Windows Server and other topics of interest. Mark your calendar, register now, and take home a pre-beta build of Windows 7 this fall!Exhibits: November 4-6, 2008 Conference: November 5-7, 2008 Los Angeles Convention Center For more information, see the WinHEC Web site
Reminder: Winqual Down for Maintenance on October 9th, 2008
The Windows Quality Online Services (Winqual) Web site ( https://winqual.microsoft.com) will be unavailable due to regularly scheduled maintenance from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time on Thursday, October 9th, 2008. Please note that the Winqual Web site is unavailable during the second Thursday of each month. Please contact the Winqual team with any questions or feedback. Thank you.
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