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I've been living in the future through much of January and February. Usually I say that when I'm running a beta version of Windows--but now everyone can run the version of Windows that I do.
The WinHEC planners have been holed up in cookie-crumb-filled rooms, and this is what the results are so far:
 We threw out most of the former conference format. [ see agenda]
In 2007, more than half the formal sessions are Chalk Talks--with architects, developer and test leads, and other Microsoft experts available to step through the details of architecture, code samples, and tools. The goal for Chalk Talks is to answer your gnarliest implementation questions in real time.
We encouraged all the WinHEC presenters to dive as deep as they dare. [ see session details]
Technical Break-Out Sessions in 2007 are designed to show how you can take advantage of the radical changes in Windows Vista and Windows Server Longhorn. When you look at the WinHEC session list, you'll see that most of these are targeted for 200- to 300-level presentations.
We've designed an event that will put you on the inside track with Windows.
For both the Break-Out Sessions and Chalk Talks, the goal is to offer our best practices and insider knowledge for implementing new features and functionality. You'll get first-hand knowledge of what the Windows developers have done in the new Windows foundation to enable new scenarios for innovative PC, server, and portable device hardware that you build.
There's more news coming: opportunities at WinHEC to see the innovative design and technical solutions that people are creating through the PC and server industry, built on the new Windows foundation.
-- Annie Pearson
for the WHDC Web team
WHDC After Dark:
As if you needed another incentive: We shared a link to the British Library's original "Turning the Pages" project many months ago. But this new version takes advantage of new hardware and software, creating a brand new Web experience for users running Windows Vista Premium. (And the Da Vinci Codex Leicester is now included in the online library.) Check it out (so to speak). Turning the Pages 2.0.
Windows Hardware Platform: Concepts and Implementation
The Windows Vista Hardware Assessment tool is a network-wide tool designed to help partners work with customers to quickly assess their existing PCs for Windows Vista readiness and compatibility. Key features include agent-less inventory, Windows Vista experience rating, and detailed hardware and device compatibility reporting together with PC-by-PC upgrade recommendations. Download today and be the first to test drive this exciting new tool.
The Print Schema Specification describes the set of conventions for using XML to describe the capabilities of a print device and its configuration for a particular print job. The goal of this specification is to ensure the interoperability of independently created software and hardware systems that produce or consume Print Schema-compliant content. Available as a download on the WHDC Web site, this royalty-free specification defines the formal requirements for producers and consumers to satisfy for interoperability.
Away Mode is designed for media PC scenarios, enabling the Windows Vista PC to appear off to the user while the system is actually operational and processing background media tasks such as recording television content or streaming media to other devices. This new paper on the WHDC Web site documents the operation of Away Mode, configuration of power policies, and best practices for OEMs deploying systems with Away Mode functionality and ISVs developing media software for Away Mode.
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Check Rob's insights into the Windows enhancements for 64-bit processors and more.
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Feedback for Windows Teams
Today is the last day! The Windows Device Management and Install (DMI) team wants driver developers' feedback regarding driver installation on Windows Vista. To take the survey, you must have a Windows Live ID or Microsoft Passport account. To get started:
1. Go to the Microsoft Connect Web site at http://connect.microsoft.com/ and log on.
2. On the left navigation bar of the Connect site, click Invitations.
3. In the Invitation ID text box, type HNL-6VC6-G6WP, and then click Go.
Downloads for Windows Development
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