I thought it would be useful to share a few answers to some common (but thankfully straightforward) questions: Q: Where do I start? A: Your first port of call is http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista Q: What features are in what version? ...

Last week an ISV approached me after I showed Workflow Foundation and to parphrase, said "Given Workflow Foundation now exits, why would I ever consider Biztalk". This is not the first time I have been asked this - but unlike previous occassions the conversation...

Good news - we have just launched the NetFx3.com site, a new developer community that focuses on the four new technologies included in the.NET Framework 3.0. NetFx3.com is based on the success and feedback we received for the existing WindowsWorkflow...

I am expecting some good content to be shared at Tech Ed - catch it at http://virtualteched.com/default.aspx

Why? Simple - WinFX is being renamed .NET Framework 3.0 :-) IMVHO this is an overdue rename and very welcome. WinFX ultimately was .NET Framework 2.0 with lots of great new stuff - just in the same way .NET Framework 2.0 was Framework 1.1 with lots...

In my first post on Command Links I talked about the challenge of developing for something when you have no documentation. In this second post I will discuss how we can use Command Links from managed code - specifically Windows Forms using C#. I take...

This Thursday and Friday we are running a Vista lab for a number of our ISV early adopters. One area I am looking at for the lab is the Command Link control - and how ISVs can make use of it in Windows Vista. What are Command Links and why should we...

First the bad news. How can I put this... your app may not work on Windows Vista. Which would be a shame. Microsofts biggest launch since Windows 95 - and your application won't even install - or if it does it won't actually run properly. Nobody wants...

I have been running with a pre-beta 2 build for sometime - and last night decided it was time to flatten my Toshiba Tecra M3 and start over - in part inspired by my colleague Mikes very positive experience . First the good news - I have a working Tecra...