Olivier's WEBlog

Windows Embedded Standard: past present and future

2009-11-23T22:55:11Z

Here is a great Channel 9 video: a bunch of Windows Embedded Standard developers are interviewed about what WES is about, how it fits into the Windows Embedded family of products, where Microsoft is heading to with this componentized, embedded version of Windows… http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/Charles/Windows-Embedded-Past-Present-and-Future/...(read more)

Windows Embedded Standard 2011 CTP2 available on Connect

2009-11-23T19:11:04Z

The CTP2 of Windows Embedded Standard 2011, the Windows 7 based componentized embedded OS is available on connect . go check it out! There are many updates and bug fixes as well as some new features in this release: Footprint optimization for key scenarios New and updated templates in ICE including import and export of templates More intuitive package naming Static Dependency Analyzer (SDA) New Packages: Anti-malware DVD Maker Parental Control Backup/Restore IMAPI PhotoViewer Fax and Scan Updated...(read more)

embeddedSpark 2010 challenge

2009-11-19T22:07:55Z

You are an embedded developer or just an technology geek who wants to try and build something with Windows Embedded CE ? then you will probably like this competition. You will find more info on the WebSite , but in a few words: The embeddedSPARK 2010 Challenge is all about fun and games. Create an embedded project that catches the eye and brings a smile to your face and enter to win $15,000! Here are a couple of videos to learn more about this challenge: embeddedSPARK 2010 Judges (67MB WMV) embeddedSPARK...(read more)

XAML2CPP, the missing tool for Silverlight for Windows Embedded developers

2009-11-17T21:10:10Z

We have been rolling out a new version of Windows Embedded CE 6 recently, called R3. one of the features provided in this release is Silverlight for Windows Embedded, a XAML rendering engine supporting a subset of Silverlight 2 XAML and that you program using native code. If you want to read more about Windows Embedded CE 6 R3, read this previous post . With the actual version of Silverlight for Windows Embedded, you create the XAML code using Expression Blend or Visual Studio, then you have to write...(read more)

Going to PDC 2009?

2009-11-03T17:28:59Z

Are you going to PDC 2009? Then you should not miss this session: http://microsoftpdc.com/Sessions/CL28 Robert Smith and Ben Tucker, Program Managers in the Windows Embedded Standard team will show the latest tools and technologies of Windows Embedded Standard 2011. They are preparing great demos, don’t miss them!...(read more)

Want to see interesting demos AND get a free board at TechEd EMEA?

2009-10-27T18:41:20Z

Are you coming to TechEd EMEA? If not then maybe you might consider registering now: not only because of the huge amount of Embedded content we will have there (see previous post) but also because during the Sunday “Windows Embedded 101” session and during the “Only demos” session, we will be giving away free boards to the first attendees in the room and during the session. Her are some details: - Sunday 16:00-17:15: Windows Embedded 101 session, 35 VIA Artigo boards will be given away to the first...(read more)

TechEd EMEA 2009 in Berlin

2009-10-15T22:02:29Z

We are now a few weeks from TechEd EMEA that will take place in Berlin during the week of November 8th. We have been working hard on putting together a Windows Embedded track that will provide breadth and depth content on our latest Embedded technologies. As we just released Windows Embedded CE 6 R3 and the CTP of Windows Embedded Standard 2011 (see previous posts) we have a great opportunity to provide brand new tech content. We will dive into the latest great features available in these releases...(read more)

The Visual Studio Documentary

2009-10-14T22:38:39Z

Wow. I just watched these 2 videos retracing the history of Visual Studio. This is not just a developer geek thing, these are really interesting! You can discover how the Microsoft development languages and tools were invented, thought, created… I wonder whether we should retrace the Windows Embedded history the same way… The Visual Studio Documentary: part 1 The Visual Studio Documentary: part 2...(read more)

Windows Embedded Webinars

2009-10-12T22:37:18Z

There have been several releases in the last month within Windows Embedded. Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3, the CTP for Windows Embedded Standard 2011, Windows Embedded Enterprise (with the introduction of Windows 7 for Embedded Systems), Windows Embedded Server… If you want to get more info and get a chance to ask questions to the Product managers, we are hosting a series of free webinars. Here is the list of the upcoming ones: Event Title DATE - Event Date/Time Windows Embedded Enterprise: Introducing...(read more)

I am OOF on paternity leave!

2009-10-06T04:13:23Z

Don’t worry if my blog is not too busy in the coming couple of weeks as I am OOF on paternity leave :-). Let me introduce my third little baby to you: Zoé. I am sure she will become a tech geek like her big sister Erinn and big brother Rafael already are!...(read more)

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 release

2009-09-23T22:48:19Z

A new release of Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 has been announced yesterday at ESC Boston during Kevin Dallas’ keynote (Kevin is the GM for the Windows Embedded group at Microsoft… my big boss :-)) This new intermediate release brings some really great features that OEMs were really looking forward to see available in CE 6. Silverlight for Windows Embedded The power of Silverlight brought to Windows Embedded CE to create rich applications and user interfaces. This technology is in 2 parts. The first...(read more)

Webinar: Windows Embedded: The platform for Connected, Efficient Industrial Devices

2009-09-03T20:26:49Z

Here is a great Webinar you don’t want to miss, especially if you are in the Industrial Automation domain. When, and how long? Date: September 17, 2009 Event Start Time: 8:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (UTC - 7 hours) Duration: 1 hour What is it about? Here is the abstract: Your customers—with factories producing manufactured goods, oil, gas, food, and pharmaceuticals—look to you to provide devices and systems that help them run at the highest efficiency without sacrificing quality. The Windows...(read more)

IE 8 and Silverlight 3.0 are now available for POSReady 2009

2009-09-02T21:21:15Z

Supplement letters to allow Internet Explorer 8 and Silverlight 3.0 for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 have been published on the ECE site (this is the site where OEM who have a CLA signed with Microsoft can download updates for Windows Embedded products). This means OEMs can now enable these cool features onto their POSReady devices. Imagine a POSReady kiosk running a Silverlight 3.0 user interface! End customers should check with their OEM’s prior to applying this update directly to systems already...(read more)

Windows Embedded Standard 2011 CTP available on connect!

2009-09-02T02:26:06Z

Here it comes, the CTP for the future version of Windows Embedded Standard (previously known as Windows Embedded Standard codename “Quebec”) is available on connect. This new version brings the Windows 7 technologies to Embedded. You can think of it as a componentized version of Windows 7 with additional Features specific to Embedded. For more info about the product, visit this page . To access the CTP, visit Connect ....(read more)

Imagine Cup one month later

2009-09-02T02:18:25Z

One month after Imagine Cup I am still in an “Imagine Cup mood” and I wanted to write an article about what I saw there. You can read this article here ....(read more)