:: Microsoft PDC10 | October 28 — 29

Downloadable Sessions Available Now

amyrc — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:45:16 GMT

UPDATED: Nov 11, 2010 (2pm Pacific time). The table below lists all the PDC10 sessions that are currently available for download. We will update this list as new recordings become available for download.

KEY01 PDC10 keynotes with Steve Ballmer and Bob Muglia		WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD01 Mysteries of Windows Memory Management, Pt. 1 of 2	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD02 Mysteries of Windows Memory Management, Pt. 2 of 2	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD03 Optimizing Performance for Silverlight WP7 Apps	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD04 Building XNA Games for Windows Phone 7	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD05 Analysis and Optimization of XNA Games on WP7	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD06 Things I Wish I Knew about Building WP7 Apps	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD07 Build Windows Phone 7 apps with Windows Azure Plat	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD08 Unlocking the JavaScript Opportunity with IE 9	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD09 Building High Performance HTML 5 Sites with IE 9	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD10 Pinned Sites with Internet Explorer 9 & Windows 7	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD11 3-Screen Coding: Sharing code between Windows ...	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD50 Silverlight: Tips and ARC Patterns and Practices	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD51 The Rich Mobile Web – Today and Tomorrow		WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD52 Best Practices for Cross-Browser Web Apps	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD53 Introducing HTML5 Graphics : Canvas and SVG		WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD54 Making Money with the Windows Phone Market Place	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD56 How Every Developer Can Use the GPU in Any App	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD57 Direct2D and DirectWrite for Hardware Acceleration	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD58 High Performance GPU Games and Technical Apps	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD59 HTML5: More Than Just HTML5	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CD60 WPF Today and Tomorrow	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS01 Building High Performance Web Apps with Azure	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS02 Building Scale-Out Database Solutions on SQL Azure	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS03 Building, Deploying, and Managing Windows Azure...	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS04 Composing Applications with AppFabric Services	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS05 Connecting Cloud & On-Premise Apps with Azure Plat	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS06 New Scenarios and Apps with Data in the Cloud	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS07 Identity & Access Control in the Cloud	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS08 Inside Windows Azure	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS09 Migrating and Building Apps for Windows Azure	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS10 Open in the Cloud: Windows Azure and Java	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS11 Windows Azure Storage Deep Dive	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS50 Build Business Apps in the Cloud with CRM Online	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS51 Building Engaging Apps with Windows Azure	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS53 Developing PHP Apps on the Windows Azure Plat	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS54 Inside the Windows Azure Marketplace DataMarket	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS55 Integrating SharePoint with Windows Azure	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS56 Introduction to Database Manager for SQL Azure	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS57 Offline Apps using Sync Framework and SQL Azure	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS58 Introduction to SQL Azure Data Sync	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS59 Introduction to SQL Azure Reporting		WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS60 Introduction to Windows Azure AppFabric Caching	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS61 Introduction to Windows Azure Marketplace DataMarket	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS62 Managing Access Control Service (ACS) Namespaces		WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS63 Inside Windows Azure Virtual Machines	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS64 Microsoft BizTalk Server 2010 and Roadmap		WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS65 SharePoint in the Cloud: Developing Solutions	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS66 High Performance Computing to the Cloud		WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS67 Understanding Windows Azure Connect	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS68 What's New in Windows Azure	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS69 Windows Azure AppFabric Service Bus Futures	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

CS70 What's New in SQL Azure?	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT01 ASP.NET + Packaging + Open Source	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT02 Code First Development with Entity Framework	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT03 Inside Some of The Top OData Services	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT04 Building Web APIs for the Highly Connected Web	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT05 Visual Studio IntelliTrace & Test Impact Analysis	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT06 Better Code Through Smart Assertions & Unit Tests	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT07 Moving a Major Microsoft TFS to the Cloud	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT08 Windows Workflow Foundation Futures	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT09 The Future of C# and Visual Basic	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT10 LINQ, Take Two: Realizing LINQ to Everything Dream	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT11 Programming Languages Panel		WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT12 The Future of F#: Data and Services	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT13 Lambdas, Lambdas Everywhere	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT50 Deep Dive into Razor	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT52 Parallel Computing Goes Mainstream	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT53 Test Automation Everywhere	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT54 Continuous Delivery:Product Backlog to Virtual Lab	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

FT56 WebMatrix: The Web Reloaded	PPTX	WMV High WMV Low	MP4 High MP4 Low

LG Optimus 7 Device Program - FAQs

amyrc — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:27:39 GMT

Distribution Hours for PDC10 attendees:

Thurs, Oct 28 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Fri, Oct 29 7:30am – 4:30pm

Please visit the Windows 7 Phone Helpdesk at the end of the Grand Hallway (by the Berlin Wall) for technical assistance.

Eligibility:

This special PDC device program is available to eligible conference attendees while supplies last
Microsoft employees, members of the media, government employees, staff, speakers and crew are not eligible

FAQ

Are there any places where the LG Optimus 7 won’t work?

The phone will only work on a compatible mobile network: GSM Quad Band 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, UMTS Tri Band 900 / 1900 / 2100, and HSDPA / HSUPA 7.2M bps / 5.7M bps. If you don’t have access to a compatible mobile network in your area, the phone can still be used on a Wi-Fi network.

How do I deploy applications to the LG phone?

You must have a Marketplace account to deploy applications to a Windows Phone 7 device. To create an account, go to http://create.msdn.com. After your account is set-up, you must then register your device under your Marketplace account. You can then deploy applications directly from Visual Studio 2010 Express or via the Windows Phone Application Deployment tool.

Who is eligible to receive the LG Optimus 7 phone?

This phone is being provided for full-conference attendees who are onsite at PDC. It is not available to Microsoft employees, members of the media, government employees, staff, speakers, crew, or volunteers.

When will eligible attendees receive the LG phone?

Eligible attendees may pick up their LG phones at PDC Registration as follows: Thurs, Oct 28 12:30pm – 5:30pm and Fri, Oct 29 7:30am – 4:30pm. LG phones will only be distributed onsite at the Microsoft Conference Center during PDC. There is no post-event fulfillment option for eligible attendees.

Is the LG phone mine to keep?

Yes, for eligible attendees, the LG Optimus 7 phone is yours to keep. You should carefully consider your personal circumstances, such as your employment policy, and ensure this allows you to receive the phone. This is particularly relevant if your employer paid for you to attend PDC10. Government employees are not allowed to receive personal use items, and as such, they are not eligible to receive the LG phone.

How much does the LG phone cost?

The LG phone is a promotion for eligible attendees with no increase to the conference registration price.

What do I do if I need service and support for my phone?

The phone is covered by LG’s standard warranty and support. Please contact LG support at http://www.lg.com/global/support/index.jsp

Read the LG Optimus 7 User Manual

PDC10 App in Windows Phone 7 Marketplace

amyrc — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:04:47 GMT

Windows Phone 7 is scheduled to launch in the U.S. in early November, but you can learn more about the app in Ben Riga’s blog today. Bookmark the link to download the app and watch all the great content you missed during the live stream / in-person event.

Register to take the Azure & Silverlight 4 Beta Exams at PDC10

amyrc — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:33:49 GMT

Secure your seat…register for the Azure and Silverlight 4 beta exams today!

If you are attending PDC in Redmond this year, don’t miss the opportunity to be one of the first to take the new beta exams Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications (Exam 71-583) and Developing Microsoft Silverlight 4 Applications (Exam 71-506).

These exams have limited availability and are provided on a first-come-first-served basis. You must register at least 24 hours prior to taking the exam. Just visit http://prometric.com/microsoft and follow the regular registration process. Be sure to select “United States” for country, “Washington” for state/province and “Professional Developer Conference 2010” as the testing site.

You can also register at the testing lab (located in Building 40), which will be open Wednesday, October 27^th through Friday, October 29^th,from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. See updated transportation information below.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity…register to take the beta exams today at http://prometric.com/microsoft.

Questions? Contact Tom Pituch at tpituch@microsoft.com.

Transportation Update for PDC10 Beta Exam Takers

There has been a change in providing transportation between buildings 33 and 40 for attendees who have registered to take the Silverlight and Azure beta exams.

The new process for arranging transportation is as follows:

1. Inform the receptionist at Building 33 that you need a “red route” shuttle to Building 40

2. The shuttle wait time will be about 5 minutes

3. When you finish your testing, inform the receptionist in Building 40 that you’d like to request a shuttle back to Building 33

MSDN Subscribers: Activate Your Windows Azure Benefit Today

amyrc — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:34:17 GMT

The Windows Azure Platform team is offering MSDN subscribers 16 months of free Windows Azure benefits. Learn more about this offer >

Additional Resources:

Benefits overview – watch the video.
How to activate your benefit – watch the video.

Microsoft Tours Exclusively for PDC Attendees

amyrc — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:00:57 GMT

Make the most of your time on the Microsoft Redmond Campus by adding a tour of the Microsoft Home, the Envisioning Lab or the HPC Lab to your PDC10 schedule. Built as a full-scale model home in the company’s Executive Briefing Center, the Home is used to explore practical applications of cutting-edge technical trends, and exhibit futuristic prototype technologies to a variety of industry and government leaders, partners and customers. The Envisioning Lab is an interactive session that explores the macro forces shaping our world, associated business challenges, and Microsoft’s aspirations and explorations responding to these emerging needs. The HPC lab covers the new features of Windows HPC Server R2 Beta 1 and will show off various aspects of taking supercomputing mainstream. Tours will be escorted by PDC10 Speakers and Staff.

You can sign-up for the tours on Thursday, October 28th during registration hours (7 - 9a.m.), before the keynote. Space is limited, and you will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to participate in the Microsoft Home and Envisioning Lab tours.

The Microsoft Home Tour Times: Thurs, Oct 28: 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm & 4:00pm and Fri, Oct 29: 8:00am, 10:00am & 11:00am
Envisioning Lab Tour Times: Thurs, Oct 28: 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm & 4:00pm
HPC Lab Tour: Fri. Oct, 29: 11am & 12 pm

Explore the Latest Projects from Microsoft Research

amyrc — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:55:32 GMT

Discover 16 projects from the Research in Software Engineering (RiSE) group at PDC'10. The researchers from RiSE will showcase their projects in the corridors of Microsoft Conference Center (building 33) on Oct 28th and 29th. Learn more about the projects that will be featured.

Windows Phone 7 Hardware Unveiled

amyrc — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:23:30 GMT

Windows Phone 7 availability announced - Europe, North America, Asia Pacific. Read all feature stories.

Microsoft Corporate VP leading the OEM Division, Steve Guggenheimer, unveils the hardware lineup for Windows Phone 7.

Learn more about the consumer ad campaign and focus on designing a better way to organize information.

Azure and Silverlight 4 Beta Exams Available at PDC10

amyrc — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:25:30 GMT

Secure your seat…register for the Azure and Silverlight 4 beta exams today!

If you are attending PDC in Redmond this year, don’t miss the opportunity to be one of the first to take the new beta exams for Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications (Exam 70-583) and Developing Microsoft Silverlight 4 Applications (Exam 70-506).

The testing lab (located in Building 40) will be open Wednesday, October 27^th through Friday, October 29^th,from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. See updated transportation information below.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity…register to take the beta exams today at http://prometric.com/microsoft.

Questions? Contact Tom Pituch at tpituch@microsoft.com.

*** Oct 25th, TRANSPORTATION UPDATE****

There has been a change in providing transportation between buildings 33 and 40 for attendees who have registered to take the Silverlight and Azure beta exams.

The new process for arranging transportation is as follows:

1. Inform the receptionist at Building 33 that you need a “red route” shuttle to Building 40

2. The shuttle wait time will be about 5 minutes

3. When you finish your testing, inform the receptionist in Building 40 that you’d like to request a shuttle back to Building 33

Learn More About the PDC10 Online Experience

amyrc — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:25:43 GMT

Watch the latest Knowledge Chamber episode, and learn more about the ground-breaking online experience planned for PDC10. Don’t forget to mark your calendars – the live broadcast begins on October 28th at 9am Pacific time. Keynotes and sessions will be streamed live and on-demand, and all recorded content will be available for download within 24 hours. All streaming and content is free – no registration is required to participate.

Countdown to PDC: Things To Do While in Redmond

amyrc — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:19:20 GMT

In case you missed it, Jeannine Harsh (Registration and Sponsorship/Exhibitor Lead on the PDC event team) shares her top picks for things to do on the Eastside (Redmond, Bellevue, and beyond). Today’s your last day to submit pictures of your old PDC swag and win a free, limited edition shirt. Check out the entries we’ve received so far by reading comments below the video player.

Missed any of the Countdown to PDC shows? Watch them all!

PDC Code Camp: To Be, or Not to Be

amyrc — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:59:17 GMT

Attention PDC10 (Redmond) Attendees,

The Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9 teams want to hear your thoughts on holding a Code Camp at PDC10. We have a few ideas jotted down, but what matters is what YOU think!

Format Options:

(1) Show off your pre-built Win7 or IE9 applications: big or small, your applications can put the spotlight of the PDC audience and Microsoft experts on you. Hone your demo skills, take the stage and have your place in history of the PDC.

~or~

(2) Compete to build the best Win7 or IE9 application on the spot: this is the battle on the equal grounds – just like everyone else, you start from scratch, and dare to build a better app than your peers, all defined by challenging (but realistic) criteria of the PDC judges.

In either case, you will be DELIGHTED with prizes and opportunities at the Code Camp, have a ton of fun and will see this turn into another sweet, sweet memory of PDC10.

Please share your format-related preference and other thoughts below.

Cheers,

Win 7 + IE9 Teams

Announcing the PDC10 Workshop: Register Now

amyrc — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:56:42 GMT

Sept 28 Update: Registration for this event is currently at capacity. We welcome you to fill out the registration form, but please note that you will automatically be placed on a waiting list. We will contact you if space becomes available. Thank you.

We’re excited that you’re coming to join us at PDC10 next month! We’re so excited, in fact, that we’re offering a free, hands-on, deep-dive workshop immediately following the PDC.

Register now for the PDC10 Workshop and start applying what you will learn about during PDC. The PDC10 Workshop is focused on Windows Phone 7 and Windows Azure.

● Windows Azure developers will get hands-on experience with the newest cloud services and features.

● Windows Phone 7 developers can bring an existing app or start a new one and develop against actual devices. Goodbye, emulator.

● Learn from product team engineers who will be standing by to answer your hard questions.

● Attend interactive, small-group sessions that go beyond what you will experience at PDC.

When? Saturday, October 30^th, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., followed by dinner and drinks from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Who? This event has limited capacity and is only open to registered PDC10 attendees at this time. Registration is required. After registering, please allow 2 business days for us to confirm your registration.

Cost? This event is free! Please register only if you can commit to attending. Microsoft will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodations.

Where? The PDC10 Workshop will be held in Redmond, Washington, at Microsoft’s state-of-the-art Platform Adoption Center. Detailed directions will be sent to registered attendees at a later date.

Questions? Just email PDC10Workshop@Microsoft.com.

We hope to see you there!
The Microsoft PDC Team

Watch the IE9 Beta Launch Event Live

amyrc — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:36:08 GMT

Watch the IE9 Beta Launch Event live from San Francisco at 11am Pacific time via http://www.beautyoftheweb.com/.

Microsoft Brings Apps to Windows 7 With IE9
http://www.fastcompany.com/1689097/microsoft-brings-apps-to-windows-7-with-internet-explorer-9

Microsoft Reinvents the Browser

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/internet-explorer-9-beta-review-microsoft-reinvents-the-browser/2430

Join a PDC10 Event Near You

amyrc — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:28:49 GMT

Due to the overwhelming interest in the Redmond event, Microsoft offices, academic institutions, and 3rd parties around the world are organizing local PDC10 events (65 events and counting!). Visit the Local Events page to find an event near you. Check back frequently – more information to come on registration and details for individual events. Read ZDNet article on PDC10 local events.

Countdown to PDC10: It’s All About the Content

amyrc — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:15:22 GMT

While Jennifer’s away, Mike and Michael answer your questions from Twitter and Facebook, and open the robe a bit on the content planning process – watch the video. Ever wondered what a Microsoft “Ship” party is like? The Windows Phone 7 team sets up for their celebration in the background. Missed any of the Countdown to PDC10 shows? Watch them all on Channel 9.

Windows Phone 7 Code RTM’d

amyrc — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:44:35 GMT

Windows Phone 7 code was released to manufacturing this week – read more about it (including early reviews) on the Official Microsoft Blog. Congratulations to the development team!

The Countdown Show takes a field trip to Building 33

amyrc — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:07:12 GMT

This week, Jennifer and Mike take you on an all-access tour of the Microsoft Conference Center (MSCC), also referred to affectionately by employees as “Building 33”. See where the keynote will be held (and yes, the first row of seats will be just inches away from Steve Ballmer and Bob Muglia). Check out the state-of-the-art session rooms. Walk the bowels of the building and see the speaker “green rooms”.

If you’ve missed any of the Countdown to PDC10 shows, you can view them all here.

Countdown to PDC: The entries for a FREE pass are in…

amyrc — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:30:29 GMT

What does '”sold out” really mean? Jennifer and Mike talk about what it means, as well as how you can be the first to hear about cancellations (we’re expecting very few) and information about the online experience and local events (being planned now!). All the entries are in for the FREE pass giveaway… Watch the latest Countdown Show. If you’ve missed any of the shows, you can see them all here.

PDC10 is sold out? Really?

amyrc — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:12:45 GMT

We’ve sold out in past years, but never this quickly before (< 5 weeks after open registration). In response to the volume of inquiries we’ve received in email and blog comments, Mike Swanson (keynote owner) sheds some light on what ‘sold out’ means for PDC10, and how you can get the latest news about the killer PDC online experience that’s in development now.

Learn More About Content Themes

amyrc — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:46:40 GMT

PDC10 attendees and online participants will have access to both live and recorded content, all presented by Microsoft’s best technical minds. For the first time in PDC history, we will be streaming both the keynotes and sessions LIVE (starting at 9am PST on October 28).

This year, the sessions will include deep dives that focus on the following content themes:

Client & Devices. Hear about all the great advances for the client and devices including how to build and sell apps for Windows Phone 7, how to take advantage of the many features and performance improvements for Internet Explorer 9 and Silverlight, how to better use advanced Windows 7 capabilities, and more.
Cloud Services. Learn why Microsoft is “all in” in the cloud and why cloud services are transforming how applications will be built and deployed. Hear about the many exciting capabilities of the Windows Azure Platform as well as how to move applications and services to the cloud.
Frameworks & Tools. Go deep on various topics related to languages, frameworks, runtimes and tools. Learn how to build the most cutting edge applications using the full power and flexibility of the Microsoft platform.

If you missed any of the great content at PDC09, you can still view the keynotes and recorded sessions online via the PDC09 ON DEMAND page.

Countdown to PDC10: There’s one pass left! Is your name on it?

amyrc — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:09:40 GMT

PDC10 is now sold out, but you can still join in on the excitement via the live stream starting at 9:00 am PST on October 28 (http://www.microsoftpdc.com). This year’s groundbreaking event will include live streaming of the keynotes, as well as concurrent live streaming of sessions. All content will be also be available on demand within 24 hours of recording. Be sure you’re on the PDC email list to get a preview of what’s planned for this year’s online experience! Or….watch this week’s show to find out how one lucky winner can win a free pass to the PDC. Good luck!

>> Watch the latest Countdown Show

>> Catch up on all the PDC10 Countdown Shows

Countdown to PDC: It’s time to par-tay

amyrc — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:11:24 GMT

Content schmontent - let’s get some fun on! In this week’s episode, after @anyware finishes up the summary of the PDC themes, we move on to more important matters like where the PDC parties are going to be held. Our welcome reception will be held on October 27 at 7pm in the Microsoft Visitor’s Center where you’ll get a chance to buy some deeply discounted software, and our main attendee party will be October 28 at Lucky Strike in downtown Bellevue. Make sure you follow our PDC10 agenda so you know where to be when.

>>Watch the latest Countdown to PDC10 video on Channel 9

>>Watch all Countdown to PDC10 videos

Party with PDC at Lucky Strike, Oct 28

amyrc — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:56:16 GMT

Time to bring your A-game! Join fellow attendees and Microsofties at Lucky Strike, the hippest joint in downtown Bellevue, for an evening of bowling, video games, great food and cocktails. Test your driving skills in the Ferrari, Hummer and Harley simulators. Try out the Laser Maze, or play classic arcade and video games to your heart's content. Sixteen private bowling lanes are also at your disposal. Can you bowl a perfect game?

WHEN/WHERE
Thurs, Oct 28; 6-10pm
Lucky Strike – Lincoln Square, Bellevue, WA

PARKING
>> Directions from Redmond Campus to Lucky Strike

Parking is available in the adjacent Lincoln Square parking garage. You will receive 3 hours of free parking with validation at Lucky Strike.

Welcome Reception on Oct 27 – Shop the Company Store

amyrc — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:52:43 GMT

Join us at the Microsoft Visitor Center (Building 92) for a private evening cocktail reception exclusively for PDC attendees. This is a great opportunity to avoid the lines and check-in early, stroll through the visitor center, enjoy food/drink/conversation with fellow attendees, and…wait for it…shop the Microsoft Company Store!

Details on the Company Store benefit:

PDC10 attendees may purchase up to $120 USD in Microsoft software; there is no purchase limit on branded merchandise or books. If you have already received this benefit in the fiscal year (starting July 1, 2010) from another Microsoft group, you do not qualify for the benefit.
You will be issued a software voucher at registration check-in. To purchase at the store, you must present a photo ID that matches the name on your conference registration/voucher. Please note that this benefit does not entitle you to free software, however, you will be allowed to purchase at the employee rate. If you’ve never heard of the ‘Microsoft employee discount’, just trust me – it’s an amazing deal.
If you cannot attend the Welcome Reception [insert very sad face here], you will receive your voucher at Day 1 registration check-in and U.S. attendees can shop the the online Microsoft Company store at their leisure. The voucher code expires on November 30.
If you’re from outside the U.S., please do try to attend the reception, as your opportunity to purchase will be limited to in-store only. More info will be provided at the event on limited hours for international attendees to shop the Company Store.

WHAT: PDC10 Welcome Reception

WHEN/WHERE:

Wednesday, Oct 27 (7-9pm)
Microsoft Visitor Center, Bldg 92 (free parking is available onsite)

>> Get Written Directions from Seatac Airport

>> Get Directions on Bing Maps

Network at PDC10 – Join the Attendee Directory

amyrc — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:56:36 GMT

Why do people attend our live events? Aside from the great content (that can usually be viewed online after the event) and opportunities to talk to Microsoft experts, attendees tell us they come to network with their peers. When you register for PDC10, don’t forget to opt-in to be listed in the official PDC10 Attendee Directory. The directory will be posted online about one week before the event. Only registered attendees will have access to the directory, and only those that opted-in will be listed.

Countdown to PDC: Developers, Developers, Developers

amyrc — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:44:48 GMT

On October 28 and 29, Microsoft will open our doors and welcome you to our home for the next Professional Developers Conference to be held at MSFT HQ in Redmond, WA. PDC10 is a 2 day event where you’ll hear from Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer and others about the latest innovations on the developer platform, and be given an advance preview of what’s to come. @anyware and @ritzy are back, hosting a regular 10 minute program and sharing insights and little known facts about what goes into the planning of a conference like PDC, and hopefully to answer your questions about the design and strategy that brings an event to life. PDC10 registration is open, and for only $1,000 you can be one of the lucky few to experience our first ever Microsoft campus hosted event. Sign up today! http://www.microsoftpdc.com

>>Watch the Countdown video on Channel9

The Knowledge Chamber: Windows Phone 7, Developer Insights

amyrc — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:58:53 GMT

With just a short time to go before Windows Phone 7 hits the market, there is no time like the present to start developing your applications. Mike Harsh recently presented a session at MIX10 on developing Windows Phone applications in Silverlight. This week, he joins Robert Hess in the studio to discuss Windows Phone 7 and share some insights for any budding phone developers out there. >>Watch the video on Channel9.

PDC09 Photos on Flickr

amyrc — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:27:47 GMT

In case you missed them, check out last year’s PDC photos on our Flickr stream. Was that really almost a year ago?

Only 14 short weeks until PDC10. Space is limited for this historic PDC on the Microsoft Campus. Have you registered yet?

Microsoft President Bob Muglia to Keynote PDC10

amyrc — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:47:07 GMT

Bob Muglia, President of Microsoft’s Server and Tools division, will join Steve Ballmer to keynote this year’s Professional Developers Conference on the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, Washington.

Windows Phone 7 Design Resources – UI Guide and Design Templates

amyrc — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:57:00 GMT

With the Windows Phone Developer Tools in beta and Windows Phone 7 in technical preview, now is the time to build Windows Phone 7 apps in earnest, and we have refreshed our Design Resources for developers and designers to help you build beautiful apps.

The UI Design and Interaction Guide for Windows Phone 7 v2.0 has been updated for beta. With additional information and a new layout we hope you will find more readable, this guide provides detailed information about UI elements and controls, UI system behaviors, and the interaction model for the touch interface based on the design system codenamed “Metro”. Designers and developers should read this guide to learn about the dos and don’ts of UI implementations for their Windows Phone applications.

The Design Templates for Windows Phone 7 are a collection of 28 layered Photoshop template files and system fonts that can be used to create pixel-perfect application layouts, to help guide UI development, or to pitch an idea. These design templates showcase many controls that are a part of the Windows Phone Developer Tools Beta. They also include examples of controls that are a part of Windows Phone, but are not available as a part of the Windows Phone Developer Tools.

Let us know what you think. If you have suggestions or feedback about these design resources, please email us at wp7des@microsoft.com.

Windows Phone Developer Tools Beta Released

amyrc — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:51:19 GMT

The Windows Phone Developer Tools Beta are now available. Visit the Windows Blog for more information.

Get Trained – Windows Phone 7 Jump Start. Windows Phone 7 Jump Start is a FREE virtual live class for developers interested in developing applications and games for Windows Phone 7. Sessions 1 & 2 were held earlier this week, but you can still join one of the remaining sessions on July 22: “Programming Applications with Silverlight” and “Review and Wrap Up”.

Steve Ballmer to Keynote PDC10

amyrc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:03:00 GMT

Developers! Developers! Developers! Steve Ballmer will keynote at PDC10 in Redmond this October. This is the first time in history the PDC will be held at the Redmond campus – excitement is high and space is limited, so act quickly.

>>Visit www.microsoftpdc.com to register today. Cost = $1,000 USD.

PDC10 Dates, Location Announced

amyrc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:57:00 GMT

The PDC has always provided direct access to the people behind the technologies, but this year we’re upping the ante by providing access to the places, too. For the first time ever, our most influential customers will converge on the Microsoft Campus in Redmond for the PDC, this October 28 – 29, 2010. We’re opening the doors to our buildings and labs, and providing unprecedented access to Microsoft’s leaders and engineering teams on their home turf.

Registration for PDC10 is now open, and space is limited – don’t miss this opportunity to experience the PDC in Redmond.

>>Learn more about PDC10 at http://www.microsoftpdc.com/.

>>Join the PDC email newsletter for the latest information about PDC10.

MSDN Kicks Off Schedule of FREE Events on Cloud Computing / Windows Azure Platform

amyrc — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:07:47 GMT

MSDN EVENTS: Take Your Applications Sky High with Cloud Computing and the Windows Azure Platform

http://www.msdnevents.com/

Join your local MSDN Events team as we take a deep dive into Windows Azure. We’ll start with a developer-focused overview of this brave new platform and the cloud computing services that can be used either together or independently to build amazing applications. As the day unfolds, we’ll explore data storage, SQL Azure™, and the basics of deployment with Windows Azure. Register today for these free, live sessions in your local area. Visit msdnevents.com

Learn about Cloud Computing at a local MSDN Event

http://www.msdnevents.com/

Learn about the latest tools, techniques and resources for Developers. MSDN Events are free, interactive sessions that deliver hands-on technical content with lots of time to ask questions. Chat with your peers and get the skills that can help you get ahead. Register now at www.msdnevents.com.

DAY	DATE	City	REGION	VENUE
Tuesday	2/2	ST LOUIS	Central	Creve Coeur 12
Thursday	2/4	DALLAS	Central	Cinemark 17 with IMAX
Tuesday	2/9	MINNEAPOLIS	Central	TBD
Wednesday	2/10	CHICAGO	Central	Yorktown 17
Thursday	2/11	DETROIT	Central	Southfield 20
Tuesday	2/23	PHOENIX	West	Desert Ridge 18 with IMAX
Tuesday	2/23	PHILADELPHIA	East	King of Prussia 15 plus IMAX
Thursday	2/25	LOS ANGELES	West	Burbank 16 with IMAX
Thursday	2/25	WASHINGTON DC	East	Tyson's Corner 16
Tuesday	3/2	SAN FRANCISCO	West	Van Ness 14
Wednesday	3/3	RALEIGH	East	Brier Creek Stadium 14
Thursday	3/4	SEATTLE	West	Pacific Place 11
Tuesday	3/9	DENVER	West	Highlands Ranch 24 with IMAX
Tuesday	3/9	ORLANDO	East	Waterford Lakes Stadium 20 with IMAX
Thursday	3/11	FT LAUDERDALE	East	Cypress Creek Station 16

Resources to help you ‘light up the web’ with Internet Explorer 8

amyrc — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:59:11 GMT

GET:

ASP.NET Controls for IE8, including code: http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/WebAppToolkitIE8
Microsoft Expression Web Superpreview for Internet Explorer – visual debugging tool that makes it easier to migrate site from IE 6 to IE8: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=8e6ac106-525d-45d0-84db-dccff3fae677&displaylang=en

JOIN:

Join the Channel 9 IE community: http://channel9.msdn.com/tags/IE8/
MSDN forums: IE Developer Forum: http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/iewebdevelopment/threads

LEARN:

IE8 Developer Center: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/default.aspx
IE Compatibility Center: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/cc405106.aspx
IE8 Developer Tools: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd565628(VS.85).aspx
How Do I Videos: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/cc304683.aspx
Free videos/training on MSDev: http://www.msdev.com/Directory/SearchResults.aspx?productId=20
Code gallery: http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/Project/ProjectDirectory.aspx?TagName=Internet%20Explorer

Get the latest Windows 7 Training Kit and API Code Pack for .NET

amyrc — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:44:28 GMT

Get the Windows 7 Training Kit for Developers

This is the most comprehensive Windows 7 training kit to date, including:

New look/feel to match Windows Channel 9 site
14 different modules, with a total of 32 different labs.
Links to videos, and additional resources.

Windows API Code Pack for Microsoft .NET Framework provides a source code library that can be used to access some new Windows 7 features from managed code. The individual features supported in this version (v1.0) of the library are:

Windows 7 Taskbar Jump Lists, Icon Overlay, Progress Bar, Tabbed Thumbnails, and Thumbnail Toolbars.
Windows 7 Libraries, Known Folders, non-file system containers.
Windows Shell Search API support, a hierarchy of Shell Namespace entities, and Drag and Drop functionality for Shell Objects.
Explorer Browser Control.
Sensor Platform APIs
Extended Linguistic Services APIs
Power Management APIs
Application Restart and Recovery APIs
Network List Manager APIs
Command Link control and System defined Shell icons.
Sample applications built using this library. Each sample has a C# version and a VB.NET version and has its own solution file.

Watch the Windows 7 Developer Boot Camp Online

amyrc — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:43:54 GMT

Did you miss the Windows 7 Developer Boot Camp at PDC09? We’ve got you covered – now you can watch it online!

Top Windows 7 engineers Mark Russinovich, Landy Wang, and Arun Kishan lead a full-day session covering:

(1) Kernel and architectural improvements, (2) new shell integration points: taskbar, libraries and search, and (3) applied tips for getting the most out of today’s hardware with the sensor & location platform, multitouch, and the new graphics libraries (Direct2D, DirectX 11) that take advantage of the GPU.

Whether you’re a C++, C# or Visual Basic developer, building a .NET or a Win32 application, you’ll get actionable tips for getting the most out of the Windows platform.

Watch the Boot Camp online>

Workshop Presentation Content Now Available

amyrc — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:36:13 GMT

The PDC09 workshop presentation content has been posted on the microsoftpdc.com website. Simply go to sessions page filtered by Workshops, and click into the detail page for each workshop session. The presentations can be downloaded via the supporting documents links.

Live Labs Extending Invites for Pivot

amyrc — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:06:22 GMT

The team at Live Labs in extending invites for its new experiment, Pivot, to all PDC attendees. If you missed the session by Gary Flake yesterday, fear not, you can still get a demo and receive your download card at the Live Labs booth in the big room all day Thursday. The booth is located over by the dining area towards the back of the room. If you want to see what all the hype is about, check out the video on www.getpivot.com for more details.

Channel 9 Launches Silverlight 4 Training Course Today

amyrc — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:56:49 GMT

The Silverlight 4 Training Course includes hands-on-labs, a video and a whitepaper designed to help you learn about the new features in Silverlight 4 focusing on three major areas: Enabling Business Application Development, Empowering Richer Experiences and Moving Beyond the Browser. Some of the new highly anticipated features include Printing, WebCam and Microphone support, custom right-click, rich text, HTML support and access to local files with trusted applications.

Get Steven Sinofsky’s New Book at 1:30pm Today

amyrc — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:47:42 GMT

Hot off the press - we’re giving away 100 FREE copies of Steven Sinofsky’s new book: One Strategy: Organization, Planning, and Decision Making.

Stop by and get your book and get it signed by Sinofsky at 1:30pm today in the Wiley booth (#116) in the Big Room. We only have 100, so first come-first served until they’re gone!

Windows 7 Developer Opportunity

Microsoft — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:31:39 GMT

Steven Sinofsky profiles how developers can take advantage of the unique software and hardware innovations fueled by Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8 to build compelling computing experiences for customers. Sinofsky also shared an early look at some of the work under way on Internet Explorer 9, highlighting advancements in performance and interoperable standards, as well as advancements such as using DirectX to bring the full power of the PC to the Web experience.

Develop Rich User Experiences with Silverlight 4

Microsoft — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:31:29 GMT

Scott Guthrie announces the public beta of Silverlight 4, only four months after delivering Silverlight 3, continuing Microsoft’s rapid pace of innovation to help companies design and develop experiences on the Web for both consumers and enterprises. The beta can be downloaded at http://www.silverlight.net/getstarted/silverlight-4-beta.

Developing the Best Productivity Experiences

Microsoft — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:29:27 GMT

Kurt DelBene announces the release of the public betas of Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, Microsoft Visio 2010, Microsoft Project 2010, Microsoft Office Mobile 2010 and Office Web Apps for business customers. The 2010 release is designed to give people the best productivity experience across PCs, phones and browsers. The betas can be downloaded at http://www.microsoft.com/2010.

Outlook Social Connector Brings new Capabilities

Microsoft — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:29:06 GMT

A key feature in the 2010 beta release includes Outlook Social Connector, a new capability that brings communications history and social networking feeds into the Outlook experience. The Outlook Social Connector Software Development Kit (SDK) is available today for developers to build connectors to third-party social networks.

New Duet Enterprise for Microsoft SharePoint and SAP

Microsoft — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:28:48 GMT

Building on the strength and success of its ongoing partnership with SAP AG, Microsoft also announced plans to deliver a new product named Duet Enterprise for Microsoft SharePoint and SAP. It will provide customers and partners with the opportunity to compose solutions based on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 and SAP, enable additional interoperability, and blend the worlds of process and collaboration. The solution is planned to be released in the second half of 2010.

Surface Developer Challenge Winner Announced

amyrc — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:17:10 GMT

Congratulations to User Interface Design GmbH in Ludwigsberg, Germany! They have won The Challenge and a Microsoft Surface Developer Unit for their application submission: UID Portfolio. The Surface application was selected among 40 entries across six countries.

UID Portfolio is an interactive company presentation which provides an intuitive and innovative way to present a company’s portfolio of services just by touching the elements on the screen. UID delivered an application which introduces new gestures like drawing a circle on the Surface to sort digital content, application design which delivers an optimum 360 degree view for simultaneous multi-user capabilities, innovative use of tagged objects to initiate an action when laid on the Surface and introducing immediate user-guidance and feedback. A video of the application can be found on Touch First Developer Challenge

Runner’s up include: Vertigo (Hard Rock Worldwide Memorabilia) & Infusion Development/Serverside Group Ltd. (Financial Card Designer). The Microsoft Surface Team received over 40 entries across six difference countries representing applications designed for retail, hospitality, automotive, banking and finance as well as innovative new ways to manipulate digital content with the introduction of new gestures. We would like to thank all contestants who participated in the Touch First Developer Challenge. For more information on the contest, go to http://surface.com/partner.

Attendees Receive a FREE Acer Tablet PC Today

amyrc — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:19:12 GMT

Just announced by Steven Sinofsky at the PDC09 Day 2 keynote – PDC09 attendees will receive a FREE Acer Aspire 1420P Convertible Tablet PC – Microsoft PDC Edition!

Attendees can pick up their tablet PC at the registration area starting at 12:30pm. Every eligible attendee will receive a PC (we’ve got plenty) - no need to stand in line after the keynote and miss the great sessions today.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Who is eligible to receive the Acer notebook?

This personal use giveaway is for full-conference attendees who are onsite at PDC. It is not available to Microsoft attendees, members of the media, government employees, staff, speakers, crew, volunteers, day pass attendees, guests, or Workshop-only attendees.

When will eligible attendees receive the Acer notebook?

Eligible attendees may pick up their Acer notebooks at PDC Materials Distribution as follows:

Wed, November 18 12:30pm – 9:00pm
Thurs, November 19 7:30am – 4:00pm

Gary Flake Unveils the Latest Experiment from Live Labs

amyrc — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:36:08 GMT

Gary Flake of Live Labs is giving a session tomorrow (A New Approach to Exploring Information on the Web) that you won’t want to miss! Although he was a late addition to our line-up we’re expecting a crowd in Petree Hall C at 2pm on Wednesday, Nov 18 as Dr. Flake unveils the latest experiment from Live Labs.

There will be a limited number of invitation codes to participate in the project – so don’t be late! Those on staff who have seen sneak previews are still buzzing about it.