Microsoft launches Windows 7 developer contest

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Code7 is a special coding contest for developers. "It is a way for you to cash in on your knowledge and skills" said Yochay Kiriaty, Windows 7 Technical Evangelist, in a Windows Blog team post. To enter: Build an original, consumer-oriented client application prototype that runs natively on Windows 7 (for example ...

Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference 09 – Keynote LIVE

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Stephen Elop, president of the Microsoft Business Division, will begin the keynotes at 8:30am CDT. Elop oversees the Information Worker, Microsoft Business Solutions, and Unified Communications Groups. This division is responsible for the Microsoft Office system of programs, servers and software-based services. We expect Elop to demonstrate the range of ...

XP downgrade program may continue to hurt Windows 7

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Most people know that come the release of Vista, most businesses chose to hang onto to Windows XP due to lacking reviews of the new OS, and the fact that XP did everything they wanted. Of course, many plan to make the move to the upcoming Windows 7, bypassing Vista ...

AMD shows off world’s first DirectX 11 GPU

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

AMD demonstrated the world's first DirectX11 GPU today in front of a live audience, stating that AMD will be the first to release a graphics card with a 40nm DirectX11-friendly GPU. AMD is fully committed to bringing DirectX11 to the market first, something they have stated in a press release, without ...