14 DAY TRIAL // An event dedicated to Windows and Internet Explorer that Microsoft initially planned to host in Redmond debuted yesterday, May 25th, exclusively online. The Windows Summit 2010 kick-off was marked by comments from Michael Angiulo, general manager, Windows Planning & Ecosystem. The online event is of course available free of charge, and those interested can still register and attend the sessions.
“Those of you who have heard about Windows Summit 2010 know that it is a virtual comprised of three tracks – Device, System and Software. The event designed for hardware and software designers, developers, engineers and testers who want to build great products on Windows. Members of the Windows team have been working hard for weeks to prepare and record a full agenda of great sessions,” Mark Relph - senior director - Windows Developer & PC Ecosystem Team, noted.
The first day of the Windows Summit 2010 brought with it a range of sessions from the Device Track. However, there will be additional content offered beyond that focused on devices. Relph revealed that, come June 2nd, the Systems track would be launched with an introduction from Brad Brooks, corporate vice president, Windows Consumer Marketing and Product Management. On June 16th, IE General Manager Dean Hachamovitch will be kicking off the Software track, the last part of the Windows Summit 2010.
“I am a real gadget geek and I love to take advantage of Windows 7 features like Device Stage and Play To. The Device Track is going to walk you through those technologies (and more!) and learn how to differentiate your products with Windows 7,” Relph stated.
Below, users will find a number of sessions for each of the three main tracks of the Windows Summit 2010, according to Microsoft’s current plans shared by Relph:
“Devices Track: May 25
“•Windows 7 Device Experience Overview; •The Windows Logo Kit: What’s New in WLK 1.5; •Windows 7 Device Content and Web Resources; •Developing Your Device Experience Strategy.
“Systems Track: June 2
“•Windows 7 Imaging and Deployment Tools Overview; •Understanding the Windows Logo Program for Systems; •Building Troubleshooters; •Using the Mobile Broadband Platform in Windows 7.
“Software Track: June 16
“•Developing Multi-Touch Applications for Natural Experiences; •Unleashing the Latest Innovations in Modern Graphics Hardware with Windows 7; •Windows 7 Scenic Ribbon: The Next Generation User Experience for Presenting Commands in Windows Applications; •Extending Battery Life by Creating Energy-Efficient Applications.”