Maybe you are a developer who works with a marketer who really understands how to talk to developers. Or are you aware of a technology company that does an especially good job reaching developers? Microsoft needs to hire a talented professional marketer...

Brant Gurganus recently took up the topic of software companies that haven't yet made their products compatible with Windows Vista. Recently we talked to developers around the US about their satisfaction with Microsoft. Developers frequently mention how...

If you haven't already seen this video , take a look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmP4nk0EOE The video was done by Michael Wesch, Asst Prof of Cultural Anthropology, Kansas State University. The video walks you through the changes we've seen on the...

Technorati tags: Mix , Windows Vista , MEDC , Mobile and Embedded Developer Conference I am trying to determine if I should attend. The event will be held at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, from April 30 - May 2. You can find everything you need to know...

Awhile back I talked about Intentional Programming . This stirred a lively conversation inside Microsoft within the Microsoft Tools team. A word from always helpful and insightful Dan Fernandez , Visual Studio Express Lead Program Manager. Here...

Microsoft spends a significant amount of $$ and effort to make our products more secure. We used to do a lot of marketing around the security message, but we pulled back last year on that messaging. So that means we are still working on security, but...

Technorati tags: scripps , cancer research , developers , uterus cancer , hospital Thank you to all of you who applied to work on our Scripps Cancer Research application . We had a huge response from so many talented developers. Many of those applying...

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you ... first an oof (out of office message) from a colleague (to remain nameless). He found out just this morning that it is Valentine's Day ... "Thanks for your message. I’m currently out of the office attempting to salvage...

We are now less than one month away from the Daylight Saving Time 2007 (DST2007) change. Microsoft has a site for you and your customers to find more information. I am sure as developers you are on top of this change, but are your customers/clients? A...

Naturally, I have heard some amazingly painful travel stories, most centering around the flights. I'm sure you have your own stories. Last week when I read this story in the NY Times , I really felt uncomfortable. The gist of the story is American Airlines...

Microsoft has teamed up with IESC Geekcorps to "sponsor" someone to help with an important development project in Lebanon. Volunteer experts will deliver briefing sessions and workshops to Lebanese software development companies, and in addition participate...

Awhile back I posted about an organization Microsoft supports - Globewomen . I am sponsoring a women in technology to attend their annual conference this year. You can find the contest details here . In Marketing to developers, we primarily think of devs...

OK now that I have your attention, we are still looking for developers to help us build a cancer research application. We will wrap up the application process this week, so if you have any interest, let us know now.

Just read a great NY Times article . There is a lot of talk of bloated software programs and digs about the developers who build them. That aside, the focus is on Charles Simonyi of Xerox, Microsoft & all over computing fame, not to mention a member...

Do you want the opportunity to work on an application that promises to help accelerate a cure for cancer? Microsoft is sponsoring a project to be built by InterKnowlogy for The Scripps Research Institute InterKnowlogy, experts in Microsoft .NET...