Volume 3, No. 4 : April 2006
Event News
Microsoft Mobile and Embedded DevCon (MEDC) May 8-11, 2006, Las Vegas <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756789> Register today and be entered for a chance to win a new Palm Treo! If you are looking to stay current on the latest versions of Windows CE, Windows XP Embedded, and Windows Embedded for Point of Service and get a sneak peak at where these technologies are headed in the future, then MEDC is the place to be. MEDC includes an entire track, hands-on labs, and two full-day pre-conference tutorials designed to go deep and technical into topics such as reliability, real time, source access, and security. This is also your opportunity to learn from, network with, and be inspired by the Windows Embedded Development Team, MVPs, your peers, and other technical experts from the embedded community. Register Today! <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756822>
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Product and Technology News
Microsoft Expands Support for Retail and Hospitality Industries With New Version of Windows Embedded for Point of Service <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756790> Microsoft Windows Embedded for Point of Service 1.1 launches with worldwide support from more than 50 retail and hospitality industry system partners, helping address the industry's short-term challenges, maximizing their use of legacy peripherals, and helping retailers plan for long-term investments.
Microsoft Strengthens Global IP Protection for Device Makers <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756791> Microsoft extends its industry-leading financial and legal IP protection to device manufacturers and distributors that choose Windows Embedded and Windows Mobile.
Access Windows CE Source Code with Shared Source <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756792> Access critical Windows CE Source Code with Shared Source, the Microsoft licensing framework. With different levels of documentation, debugging and modification rights, the Windows CE Shared Source programs are essential tools to build better devices. OEMs licensing over 5,000 Windows CE run-time licenses can register <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756823> for Premium Redistribution Source access.
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Community Resources
New Windows CE Shared Source Project: USB Webcam Driver <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756793> In addition to the production-quality driver code that is already available as part of the Windows CE Shared Source programs, you can now access the source code for a USB Webcam driver for Windows CE. The driver supports the USB Video specification interface standard and was developed with a Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 camera. It was released under the Microsoft Limited Permissive License <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756824>, which allows developers to customize and ship modifications without any obligation to share their modifications with Microsoft or their competitors. The USB Webcam driver, which was completed in around 3 working months, affords Windows Embedded developers a significant time savings, allowing them to focus their time on innovating and differentiating their solutions. Join the community Workspace for this project on GotDotNet <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756825>.
Check Out the Windows Embedded Team Blog <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756794> Find out the latest information directly from the Windows XP Embedded team. Get insight into the product and get to know the bloggers.
Apply for the Windows CE 5.0 Driver Development Program <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756795> The Windows CE 5.0 Driver Development Program (WCEDDP) enables independent hardware and driver developers to get to market faster with free grants of Windows CE 5.0 that include Platform Builder, an integrated development environment for building customized embedded platforms based on the Microsoft Windows CE operating system.
Visit the Windows Embedded Community Page <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756796> Check out the new Windows Embedded Community page and network with fellow Windows Embedded developers and partners. Find resources for developing applications, meet MVPs, and share tips in the Top 5 newsgroup discussions.
Subscribe to the Microsoft Windows Embedded Infoblast Newsletter <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756797> The Microsoft Windows Embedded InfoBlast is a monthly e-mail newsletter that provides the latest marketing, events, and business news concerning Microsoft Windows Embedded platforms. In each issue we highlight products and services provided by our Microsoft Windows Embedded partners and articles on Microsoft's Windows Embedded Partner Program offerings.
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Developer Events
Microsoft Mobile and Embedded DevCon (MEDC) May 8-11, 2006, Las Vegas <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756798> If you are looking to stay current on the latest versions of Windows CE, Windows XP Embedded, and Windows Embedded for Point of Service and get a sneak peak at where these technologies are headed in the future, then MEDC is the place to be. MEDC includes an entire track, hands-on labs, and 2 full-day pre-conference tutorials designed to go deep and technical into topics such as reliability, real time, source access, and security. This is also your opportunity to learn from, network with, and be inspired by the Windows Embedded Development Team, MVPs, your peers, and other technical experts from the embedded community. Register today and be entered for a chance to win a new Palm Treo! <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756826>
OEM Technical Seminars <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756799> Come learn about new features of Windows CE 5.0, Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 2, Windows Embedded for Point of Service, and Embedded Server Products. Register today <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756827>!
The Real-Time & Embedded Computing Conferences <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756800> The Real-Time & Embedded Computing Conferences (RTECC) are unique, one-day events that showcase the newest products and latest information from industry leaders, with open-door technical sessions in conjunction with tabletop exhibits.
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Developer Community
Product Feedback
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Get Involved! <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756801> By submitting suggestions and reporting bugs on the latest builds of Visual Studio 2005 and other technologies, you're talking directly to Microsoft development teams. You can collaborate with Microsoft developers, MVPs, and beta testers to identify problems and workarounds, and then track feedback online. You also get notifications of changes and fixes.
Want to Make a Difference in Windows CE? <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756802> Have you identified a product bug when working with Windows CE? Is there a feature you'd like to see included in the next product release? The Microsoft Windows Embedded team values your input into improving our products, and we encourage you to contact us directly!
Give Us Your Feedback On Windows XP Embedded <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756803> You have an opinion. And you have a voice. So let us hear it! As a Windows XP Embedded developer, you may have identified a way to improve our products. Now you can contact the product group directly to inform us of a bug you've discovered or a feature you'd like to see included in the next release.
Publications
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Windows Embedded Componentization Features <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756804> The componentization of the comprehensive feature set in Windows Embedded operating systems enables developers to optimize footprint and still create customized embedded devices that deliver rich user experiences. Learn how Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded help meet these design challenges.
Windows Embedded and Real Time <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756805> What Is Real Time?
You've heard the terms "fast," "bounded latency," and "hard" versus "soft" real time. When you ship your device, real time is simply about getting predictable results within a critical timeframe, regardless of the computational rate of your design. See how you can use Microsoft Windows CE and Microsoft Windows XP Embedded to offer high-performance, real-time solutions.
Windows Embedded How-to Articles <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756806> These How-to articles written by the Windows Embedded Product Group can help you learn the tips and tricks to using Windows CE 5.0 in device platform development.
Windows CE Documentation <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756807> The Windows CE documentation collection has been updated twice since the release of Windows CE 5.0, but notifications may not have been sent to customers. Check to make sure you've got the latest Windows CE documentation today!
Help Create the Windows CE Technical Content You Need on MSDN! <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756808> We need your input! Tell us what Windows CE technical content you'd like to see on MSDN. We might use your technical content recommendations in white papers, webcasts, and code samples.
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Downloads
· Windows CE 5.0 Updates <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756809>
· Windows CE .NET 4.2 Updates <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756810>
· Windows CE .NET 4.1 Updates <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756811>
· Windows CE .NET 4.0 Updates <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756812>
· Windows CE 3.0 Updates <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756813>
· Windows CE 2.12 Updates <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756814>
· Windows CE Quarterly and Yearly Updates Packages <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756815>
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Online Community
· Windows Embedded Community Home <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756816>
· Newsgroups <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756817>
· Chats <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756818>
· Blogs <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756819>
· Webcasts <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756820>
· Web Forums <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4756821>
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