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Democast: WLK Preview Filters
In Windows Logo Kit (WLK) 1.5, we have introduced a significant change to the way new tests and points of failure are identified. The new preview filters are intended to mask the failures generated by preview tests. A new five-minute video that demonstrates how preview filters appear in the WLK, as well as how they are handled via the Windows Quality Online Services (Winqual) site, is available at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/logocast.mspx.
Effective Date Postponed for BUSPORT-0034, CONNECT-0093, and CONNECT-0096
The effective date for logo program requirements BUSPORT-0034, CONNECT-0093, and CONNECT-0096 has been changed to June 1, 2011. We have received extensive partner feedback about CONNECT-0093 (USB device is USB IF certified) and BUSPORT-0034 (USB Host Controller is USB IF certified). We are announcing some changes to these requirements to address this feedback. First, we will postpone the effective date for these two requirements by one year, until June 1, 2011. Second we will remove the requirement that testing be done through USB-IF-authorized independent testing labs. We will update the testing requirement to include tests from the USB-IF. The tests will be based on the USB Command Verifier (USBCV) tests that are currently available on the USB.org site. In the upcoming months we will define how these tests integrate with the Windows Logo Kit (WLK). We will immediately begin to accept feedback in LogoPoint ( https://winqual.microsoft.com/member/logopoint/default.aspx) for this change. After the new rules are drafted, we will accept additional feedback on the implementation of the rules. In a separate matter, the effective date for CONNECT-0096 (Devices which support Bluetooth must implement the Bluetooth 2.1 requirements) has also been postponed to June 1, 2011.
Windows Touch Test Lab in Redmond Will Have Limited Staffing During December Holiday Season
The Windows Touch Test Lab in Redmond will operate with a reduced staff from December 21, 2009 to January 3, 2010. To expedite the review process for Windows Touch devices during this time, send your hardware to the Windows Touch Test Lab in Taipei.
Requirements Update Correction
In a recent Windows Logo Program newsletter, we published a list of requirements that were identified as having been updated. That was not accurate. The following requirements were newly published:
. IMAGING-0052 - Scanners with network connection implement WS-Scan protocol
. INPUT-0067 - Biometric Fingerprint Reader WBDI Driver Requirement
. INPUT-0068 - Fingerprint Reader Sensor, Engine and Database Plug-in requirement
. NETWORK-0294 - Ethernet devices that implement TCP Chimney must properly handle the Out Of Order data scenarios
. NETWORK-0295 - Host Firewalls must allow mobile broadband devices that are compliant with the Windows mobile broadband driver model to function correctly
. STORAGE-0026 - Optical Drives meet Industry and Microsoft standards (Effective June 2010)
. SYSFUND-0218 - Desktop systems must have at least one digital video connector
The following requirements were removed from the LogoPoint Web site because they are no longer required:
. CONNECT-0124 - USB kernel model drivers use the WDF-KMDF or WDF-UMDF driver model
. INPUT-0053 - KVM passes all I2C calls from the currently connected PC to the monitor
. INPUT-0054 - The Video cable provided with KVM switchbox conforms to all the Global Standards Bodies for computer Graphics, High Definition Consumer Device & PC Products
DEVFUND-0046 Requirement Reminder
The Windows Logo Program would like to remind partners that DEVFUND-0046, titled "Windows Server device drivers provide command line utility or function for device and driver management", will be enforced effective January 1, 2010. Please refer to the LogoPoint tool on the Windows Quality Online Services (Winqual) Web site ( https://winqual.microsoft.com/member/logopoint/default.aspx) for more information about the requirement.
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2010
We are very excited for CES 2010 this year! As a partner participating in the Windows 7 Logo Program, we would like to invite you to participate in the Windows 7 presence at CES. All exhibitors will have access to the Windows 7 evaluation SKU for the show, and as a logo-qualified partner you will also receive a Windows 7 Logo Marketing Kit for CES. This marketing kit allows you to differentiate yourself at the show and show you support the latest technologies. It also connects you back to the larger Windows 7 presence at the show. To participate, first download your evaluation SKU for your PCs at the show. Visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows/build/ces2010.aspx and enter code CES2010. Next reserve your kit by sending e-mail to ceswin7@microsoft.com with the following information: . Contact information, including name and phone number . Company name . Booth number of meeting room
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