Windows7 :: Microsoft PDC10 | October 28 — 29

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

2010-01-11T18:44:29.66Z

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

2009-12-09T18:43:54.973Z

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>

Attendees Receive a FREE Acer Tablet PC Today

2009-11-18T18:15:05.283Z

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

Windows 7 Developer Boot Camp – SOLD OUT

2009-11-09T17:30:01.087Z

Due to popular demand, the Windows 7 Developer Boot Camp has sold out. If you were hoping to take advantage of the extra day of in-depth content a before the PDC event, there are still a number of other full-day workshops open. Additional Workshop fees apply. >>Get more info about PDC Workshops

Channel 9 Launches Learning Center

2009-10-21T18:41:02.78Z

This morning (Oct 21) at 10 AM PT, Channel 9 launched an online learning center that will play host to developer focused training courses, created by developers for developers. This builds on Channel 9’s history of giving direct access to Microsoft engineers and future technologies. These videos and labs, with links to extensive training kits, allow developers to begin hands-on-learning about emerging technologies at their own pace. The first two labs, released today, include:

· Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2

The developer evangelists from the 10-4 Show are providing videos and labs to get familiar with .NET Framework 4 and Visual Studio 2010. This exclusive opportunity lets developers access courseware online in a self-paced learning experience.

· The most comprehensive Windows 7 Developer training available is now online

These videos, hands-on labs, and real-world samples are the quickest way to ramp up on the new developer features in Windows 7. The new online offerings allow developers to learn at their own pace, downloading only the modules that are relevant for them.

Is Your App Windows 7 Compliant? Get ‘Logo’d’ at PDC09!

2009-10-21T18:06:18.087Z

Get a jumpstart on making sure your applications run seamlessly on Windows 7. The Windows 7 Developer Center (located onsite in Room 504) is available FREE of charge to conference attendees and offers exclusive access to development experts and hands-on test environments. Experts will be available to assist participants with compatibility testing, to offer specific guidance on compatibility issues and to guide participants through the Windows 7 Software Logo Program. Interested attendees can pre-book a time-slot before the event by contacting srglabs@microsoft.com. Attendees can also book a time-slot at the event by stopping by Room 504 during conference hours.

Discount Extended – Save $300 Through Oct 30

2009-10-14T14:19:33.663Z

The registration team has been VERY busy this past week - demand for the $300 discount was high! We’ve got a lot of exciting announcements (shhhhh!) and fun plans for PDC09 and we can’t wait to see you next month!

Despite the registration surge, we know there are still some of you out there that are planning to go to PDC09, but haven’t had the time to register. For all of the procrastinators out there, we’re extending the discount through October 30. Don’t miss this last chance (yes, for real – the LAST chance) to save on PDC09.

Get the Inside Scoop on the Newest Windows 7 Sessions

2009-10-08T21:02:39.49Z

Just today – the PDC Content team announced a new set of Windows 7 sessions. Browse the full list here.

Wondering which you should attend? Microsoft technology evangelist, Yochay Kiriaty, shares his thoughts on the newly announced Windows 7 sessions, including his top picks for ‘not-to-miss’ sessions at PDC09.

“With the pre-release veil of secrecy lifted, during this year's PDC we can dive deep (very deep) into Windows 7 to extend our understanding of how Windows 7 works and, even more importantly, how developers can take advantage of all the great new improvements and features Windows 7 has to offer.” – Yochay Kiriaty

Coming Soon! The PDC Online team is close to releasing the ‘My Schedule’ feature on the PDC site that will allow you to save your favorite sessions, and later, plan your schedule. Make sure you put these Windows 7 sessions in your schedule!

Countdown to PDC09: Office, SharePoint, Free Win7 Boot Camp, and Turtles

2009-09-24T18:36:32.287Z

Developers scoffing at Office and SharePoint? Not anymore they don’t! Steve Fox, the productivity track owner for Office, SharePoint, CRM and Unified Communications, talks to us about what kind of IW dev content we’ll have on these technologies at PDC, and what to expect that is different from the other events featuring these same products. We also announce the FREE Windows 7 Developer Boot Camp that will be held on November 16 at PDC, and Mike gives another hint to the last Hard Hat Challenge which remains unsolved: turtle!

Watch the latest Countdown to PDC09 episode on Channel 9>>

FREE Windows 7 Developer Boot Camp, Nov 16

2009-11-09T17:32:06.54Z

Update, November 9: The Windows 7 Developer Boot Camp has SOLD OUT.

Jump-start your Windows 7 experience, the day before the conference begins (November 16), by joining some of the top Windows 7 engineers, including Mark Russinovich, Landy Wang, and Arun Kishan, for an intense, high quality training session. Whether you are looking to create more performant, reliable, or secure applications, or you are an application developer looking to leapfrog past your competition, this FREE Boot Camp can get you from zero to hero in less than eight hours! More About the Boot Camp >>

Instructions for PDC09 conference attendees. Enter the regular registration process through the Registration page, and click on the orange register now button. Select ‘register for the event’ as your registration type. You’ll be able to add the Boot Camp as a workshop during the registration process. If you have already registered for a Workshop and would like to attend the Windows 7 Boot Camp instead, simply email the Registration Desk to reserve your spot in Boot Camp.

Instructions for non-attendees. Enter the regular registration process through the Registration page, and click on the orange register now button. Select ‘register for workshop only pass’ as your registration type. When you get to the workshop selection page of the registration form, you'll be able to pick the Windows 7 Boot Camp as a free item.

Still have registration questions? Contact the PDC09 registration desk at pdc09@ustechs.com

New Windows 7 Training Kit for Developers – Get it NOW!

2009-08-17T17:58:48.52Z

Written by Yochay Kiriaty

To help you get your application on Windows 7 as soon as possible, we updated the Windows 7 Training Kit for Developers for the RTM version and gave it a new look and better functionality. You can still find all existing topics such as: Taskbar, Sensor and Location, Libraries and Shell, DirectX, Multi-touch, Ribbon, etc. No dev was left behind! The kit is built for both native Win32 C++ developers and .NET developers, so now most topics have multiple labs. We also added 6 new Application Compatibility labs: Version Checking, Data Redirection, UIPI, Installer Detection, Session 0 Isolation, and High DPI, to help you get over the most common application compatibility issues. All the topics in the training kit include additional information like whitepapers, links to MSDN, and links to videos from Channel 9.

Read more on the Windows 7 for Developers blog.

Build Your App on Windows 7 and Win a Trip to PDC09

2009-08-04T06:49:59.96Z

Code7 is where your ingenious application meets the opportunity to get millions of eyes on your work, plus you could win a trip to PDC09 and up to $17,777 in cash! Learn more at www.Code7Contest.com.