There over 2000 Windows Phone 7 applications in the marketplace already. Developers see the future of this platform and are betting in its growth.
For does who have or are currently planning summit their Windows Phone 7 applications to the marketplace, there is an opportunity to gain more traction by converting your applications to run in Windows 7. This available to all Windows 7 applications. You don’t have to have a Windows Phone 7 application that was converted to run on Windows 7.
Why do you want to want to target Window 7 you might ask. Well with over 240,000,000 Windows 7 licenses sold already, do you need one more reason to create a more compelling Windows 7 experience with your software titles? If so, here it is.
There is a great promotion going on right now. Windows 7 along with CNET are offering a great opportunity for developers/applications to be featured in a showcase on CNET’s Download.com. This is sponsored by Microsoft. For more details go to https://upload.cnet.com/4370-21_5-499-147.html.
From November 1 to December 6, 2010, we're inviting CNET Download.com software developers to optimize their products for the Windows 7 operating system. To participate, incorporate at least one of the qualifying Windows 7 features and submit the updated product for consideration using this contact form. By doing so, your product may be featured in the Microsoft-sponsored "Optimized for Windows 7" showcase on CNET Download.com.