With the Beta now in the wild, there has been lots of discussion on Windows 7 recently. I wanted to pass along a list of great resources that was forwarded to me to help ISVs get started on adoption.
Windows 7 builds on the substantial investments in Windows Vista to deliver an operating system that boots quickly, is fast and reliable, is more secure, gets the most out of today’s powerful hardware, and connects with the broad world of devices customers use every today.
Get Ready for Windows 7
Download Windows 7 Beta.
Ensure Application Compatibility
Windows Vista Compatibility Center
Gain valuable exposure of your Windows Vista compatible software products by listing them on this comprehensive site. The investments you make to ensure Windows Vista compatibility will help you prepare your software for the release of Windows 7 and give your customers confidence that your products will continue to deliver great value to your customers as they move to the new operating system.
Windows 7 Application Quality Cookbook
Learn how to verify compatibility of your applications with Windows 7 and get an overview of the few known application compatibility issues with the new operating system. Understand differences in performance, reliability, and usability, and access links to detailed white papers and other developer guidance.
Windows 7 ISV and Developer Resources
Windows 7 Developer Guide
Get help building applications on a solid foundation, enable richer application experiences, and integrate the best of Windows and web services by providing information on the features and technologies of Windows 7 that enable you to build the next generation of software applications.
Windows 7 White Papers
Review this collection of white papers on MSDN for in-depth technical insight into Windows 7.
Windows 7 Partner Resources
Access resources describing the Windows 7 partner opportunity.
Windows 7 Content from PDC 2008
View announcements and session recordings from this year’s Professional Developers Conference available online.
Dev Readiness
Check out the extensive content, tools and resources available on this community site for Windows software developers.
Thanks,
Jamie Wakeam
Software Architect Advisor
Microsoft Canada
