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Volume 13, Number 21: October 12, 2009

 


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Amazing UIs with Silverlight for Windows Embedded
October 27, 2009, 11:00 A.M.
Silverlight for Windows Embedded, just released with Windows Embedded CE 6.0, enables UI designers who are already familiar with the visual design tools included in the Expression Studio Suite to collaborate with device makers and rapidly create innovative user interfaces for embedded devices.

An Architect's Perspective on Silverlight 3
October 27, 2009, 11:00 A.M.
In this session we will step back from a detailed implementation technology and take a higher-level look at Silverlight from the architect's perspective. We will discuss the types of applications where Silverlight makes sense and some scenarios where Silverlight may not be the appropriate technology. We will also delve into some of the architectural decisions that the architect must consider when writing applications for this platform and where some of the tradeoffs may lie.

Deploying Windows 7 from an Infrastructure Architect's Perspective
October 28, 2009, 11:00 A.M.
We'll discuss five key areas centered on deploying Windows 7: Developing business justification; exploring the differences in preparing for Windows 7 based on your current desktop operating system; application readiness; deployment readiness; and training your employees.

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PDC09

PDC09: Last Chance - Register by October 13 to Save US$300
November 17 - 19
Los Angeles, CA
The Professional Developers Conference is Microsoft's premier event for leading-edge developers and solution architects. Come see the future of developer technology, network with our big brains, and jumpstart your product planning. Check out the new sessions released and register by October 13th to save $300 on your conference pass.

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