Luke Nyswonger

Windows Mobile Developer Portal Refresh

2008-10-25T04:47:15Z

The Windows Mobile Developer Portal (and team blog ) has a fresh new design, brand new content, and a new attitude. Check it out and provide us some feedback! http://developer.windowsmobile.com...(read more)

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 and Windows Mobile 6.1 Documentation Updated on MSDN

2008-04-09T21:08:23Z

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 The April Quarterly Update for CE 6.0 R2 assists customers in implementing new features and using development tools for Windows Embedded CE. The April Quarterly Update highlights the following areas: A scenario for implementing a wireless network projector based on Windows Embedded CE Improved layout and accuracy of content across multiple features to improve readability and quality Standardized "How To" topic format and procedures to provide consistent and easy to follow...(read more)

Create Your Own Version of Windows Mobile Documentation!

2008-03-27T00:08:57Z

How would you like to take portions of MSDN online documentation in your laptop without installing the entire library? Package This is a GUI tool written in C# for creating help files (.chm and .hxs) from the content obtained from the MSDN Library or the TechNet Library via the MSDN Content Service. You select the content you want from the table of contents, build a help file, and use the content offline. You are making personalized ebooks of MSDN or TechNet content. Both help file formats also give...(read more)

Job Opportunity on the Windows Mobile Documentation Team!

2008-03-25T04:04:07Z

Ready to build a content publishing business in the fastest-growing group at Microsoft? The Windows Mobile Communications Core Content Publishing Team is looking for an experienced Content Publishing Manager to drive our commercialization content publishing efforts. Windows Mobile Commercialization team takes the Windows Mobile platform from a generic to a customized OEM and operator solution. Commercialization content gives OEMs and operators the information they need to customize their devices...(read more)

Windows Mobile Developer Experience Connect Site

2007-10-31T20:24:00Z

Have a great idea for Windows Mobile!? We invite you to submit feature requests and suggestions to shape the future of the Windows Mobile developer experience. Here you can submit feature requests, share feedback, or vote on existing ones. By voting you have the opportunity to help determine which of these features may be implemented in current or future releases of Windows Mobile. https://connect.microsoft.com/site/sitehome.aspx?SiteID=502...(read more)

Job Opportunities on the Windows Mobile Documentation Team

2007-10-15T21:35:00Z

Looking for an exciting challenge? Do you love to play with the latest mobile technologies? Are you reading this on your Pocket PC? The Mobile and Embedded Team has a job for you! We are looking for strong, versatile technical and programmer/writers to work on documentation and samples for Windows Mobile and Windows CE. The small but extremely dynamic MED CPUB writing team offers exciting challenges and unparalleled opportunities to learn and document the latest technologies in the embedded and mobile...(read more)

Give Us Feedback on Our New Beta Machine Translation Feature

2007-10-11T23:55:00Z

Using innovative machine translation technology from Microsoft Research, content that was previously only in English, is now available in 7 languages in the MSDN Library (Beta). Please try it out and give us your feedback on the translation quality or any suggestions for improvement. http://mtbeta.msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb692366.aspx...(read more)

Hello World

2007-10-11T23:54:00Z

I haven't posted in ages (for many reasons), and I think it's about time to quit that nonsense....(read more)

An Introduction to Developing with Windows Mobile 6

2007-05-05T00:53:00Z

John put together this nice little 13 min. video that gives you an overview of how to get started developing for Windows Mobile 6. The video covers: What is Windows Mobile 6 Platform Editions Compatability Tools needed Emulators and Security Demo C++ and C# application http://msdn.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/media/tutorials/gettingstarted_windowsmobile6.wmv...(read more)

MusicID from Cingular

2007-04-24T19:47:00Z

I recently switched to the Samsung BlackJack after a two year relationship with my Audiovox SMT 5600 , which was subsequently given to my 6 yo for a photo/game device...and then immediately ran over by a car. <sniff> I loved that thing… One of the interesting applications that Cingular loaded onto the device was a little program called MusicID , with the assertion that you can hold the device up to a speaker and have the songs title and artist identified. At that point you can download it as...(read more)

The BizTalk Adieu

2007-04-13T00:34:00Z

All good things must come to an end, and my time on the BizTalk Server team has expired (self-inflicted of course). One of the best parts about being employed at Microsoft is the endless opportunities that can arise throughout your career. To that end, I have taken on a role managing the SDK writers for Windows Mobile . I’m in a new business space, meeting new people, and gaining a deeper understanding of the technologies I use on a day to day basis. Drinking from the fire hose has never been more...(read more)

BizTalk Server 2006 Documentation in PDF

2007-03-28T00:27:00Z

As announced here and here , we have released the latest and greatest in one giant PDF. Let us know what you think! http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/4/f/44f02c4d-ad11-4e49-b13d-78334243b5d8/BizTalk%20Server%202006%20Documentation.exe...(read more)

BizTalk 24*7

2007-02-14T05:11:00Z

Saravana has put together an interesting site dedicated to BizTalk Resources, titled BizTalk 24*7 . The customized search functionality is an interesting implementation of Windows Live Search that targets BizTalk resources. It's definately worth pointing out....(read more)

Empowering Productivity for the New BizTalk Developer

2007-02-02T20:14:00Z

I happen to have a copy of Dan's new book sitting on my desk. Coming in at just over 200 pages, Foundations of BizTalk Server 2006 looks to be a fantastic newbie book with a ton-o diagrams and screenshots, and just the right amount of information to learn BizTalk Server 2006. I'll make sure to throw out a review once I am done....(read more)

IM, UA, BTS

2007-01-26T04:40:00Z

I nstant M essage, U ser A ssistance, B iz T alk S erver. So it's closing out on the end of the day and for whatever reason my brain activity kicks up a notch. This happens every day between 5-7 and good or bad, ideas happen. This one could bomb, but I am going to try it anyway. Show of hands to all those with Instant Messaging on their machines. Ok, very good. You in the server room....put your hand down!! OK. Now...how many of you would actually use it to chat with the documentation team for BizTalk...(read more)