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Code Pack

With the API Code Pack for Microsoft® .NET Framework, you can now manage code with a ready-made source code library for quick access to new features in Windows 7 (and some features in Windows Vista). The Code Pack also includes sample applications built using the tools in this library.

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Windows Client Guidance

Tim Huckaby has completed this paper on Solution Architecture for the Application Developer. Its intention is to be a living document that refers to great guidance out there on the Internet for the Rich Client developer.

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What is Build a Better App?

Build a Better App is from developers, for developers. It’s a place to showcase and share work so that we can help each other build more successful applications.

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Windows 7 API Code Pack

Download this valuable source-code library now to access new Windows 7 features (and related Windows Vista features) from managed code.

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Windows 7 RC

Now is your chance to try out pre-release software. See what's coming and give some feedback.

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