Friday, April 9, 2010

Microsoft Hardware Newsletter for April 9, 2010

WHDC
From the Editor

This is our second special issue of the Microsoft Hardware Newsletter devoted to the upcoming Windows Summit 2010 event. As you might have read in the last issue, this event is intended for designers, developers, engineers, testers, and other technology professionals who build or want to build hardware and software solutions on the Windows 7 and Internet Explorer platforms.

The news this time is that the session titles and descriptions have been announced. Read more below.

- The WHDC Web Team


TOP STORY: Windows Summit 2010 Sessions Announced!

Session titles and descriptions for the Windows Summit 2010 have been released! The Windows Summit sessions are organized into three technical tracks: Systems, Devices, and Software.

What: Windows Summit 2010
Why: This event presents a unique opportunity to learn from and network with the Windows team about how you can best use Windows 7 and Internet Explorer to build great products and solutions for your customers.
When: May 25-27, 2010
Where: Microsoft Conference Center, Microsoft Campus, Redmond, Washington
Learn more and register:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-summit/default.aspx

Opening Keynote: Mike Angiulo, General Manager, Windows Planning and PC Ecosystem

Featured Session: Mark Russinovich, Technical Fellow, Windows Division

System Track Sessions

Learn how implementing fundamental techniques can dramatically improve overall system quality and key user experiences.

- System Track Kickoff and Value of Quality
- Quality Starts Here: Key Considerations for Building Quality Windows-Based PCs
- Windows Touch Overview and PC Design Considerations
- Windows 7 Imaging and Deployment Tools Overview
- Windows 7 Image Management and Best Practices
- Understanding the Windows Logo Program for Systems
- Building Troubleshooters
- Connecting Next-Generation Storage to Windows
- Using the Mobile Broadband Platform in Windows 7
- Get the Most Out of Your Battery: Implementing Hardware for Windows Power Management
- Chalk Talk: Diagnosing Platform Power Management Problems
- Chalk Talk: Winning in the Marketplace: PCs That Deliver a Great Experience

Device Track Sessions

Learn how to best leverage the rich customization of Windows 7 to create great device experiences for customers.

- Device Track Kickoff
- Windows 7 Device Experience Overview
- The Windows Logo Program for Hardware and Devices: Getting Started (Part 1)
- The Windows Logo Program for Hardware and Devices: Getting Started (Part 2)
- The Windows Logo Kit: What's New in WLK 1.5
- Windows 7 Device Content and Web Resources
- Developing Your Device Experience Strategy
- Extending the Device Experience
- Metadata Authoring: Part 1- Devices and Printers
- Metadata Authoring: Part 2- Device Stage
- The Device Stage Roadmap
- Winqual Device Metadata Submissions
- Chalk Talk: Device Metadata Planning, Authoring, and Deploying

Software Track Sessions

Learn how you can use Windows 7 to take advantage of advances in key developer fundamentals and a familiar platform to create custom software for a rich application experience.

- Software Track Kickoff
- Developing Multi-Touch Applications for Natural Experiences
- Creating Rich Web Applications with Internet Explorer 9
- Integrate Your Applications with the Windows 7 Desktop to Simplify User Experiences
- Windows Error Reporting as a Platform Advantage for Developers
- Empower Users to Find, Visualize, and Organize Their Data with Libraries and the Explorer
- Building Context-Aware Applications on the Sensor and Location platform
- Unleashing the Latest Innovations in Modern Graphics Hardware with Windows 7
- Windows 7 Scenic Ribbon: The Next Generation User Experience for Presenting Commands in Windows Applications
- Extending Battery Life by Creating Energy-Efficient Applications
- Improving System Performance by Creating Efficient Background Activities
- Building High-Performing Windows Applications by Using the Windows Performance Toolkit
- Panel: Windows 7 Touch Applications
- Panel: Building Innovative Windows Client Software

Learn more and register:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-summit/default.aspx.


Microsoft Hardware Newsletter
Edition for

April 9, 2010
In This Issue:
From the Editor
TOP STORY: Windows Summit 2010 Sessions Announced!
Tools and Links for Developers
Windows Driver Developer Kits, Tools, and Programs
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)
Windows Logo Kit (WLK)
WDK Documentation (monthly updates)
Windows Symbols (October 2009)
Windows Logo Program
Developing Drivers with the Windows Driver Foundation
Events
Intel Developer Forum (IDF) 2010
April 13-14, 2010
Beijing, China

Windows Summit 2010
May 25-27, 2010
Microsoft Campus
Redmond, Washington, USA

Microsoft Tech Ed North America 2010
June 7-10, 2010
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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