BUILD is a new event that shows modern hardware and software developers how to take advantage of the future of Windows. Learn how to work with the all new touch-centric user experience to create fast, fluid, and dynamic applications that leverage the power and flexibility of the core of Windows, used by more than a billion people around the world.
Hear how the UI was designed to work seamlessly with a diversity of devices and form factors. Go behind the scenes and learn all about the new app model that allows you to create powerful new apps. All while retaining the ability to use your existing apps. Web-connected and web-powered apps built using HTML5 and JavaScript have access to the power of the PC. Touch-optimized browsing, with the full power of hardware-accelerated Internet Explorer 10 transforms your experiences with the web. BUILD is the first place to dive deep into the future of Windows.
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Building high quality Windows PCs using the assessment and deployment kit- Michael Beck
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Assessment and Deployment Kit
- HW-147T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 12:30PM to 1:30PM
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The Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) provides tools that make it easier to build high-quality Windows PCs. This session will discuss new features in the ADK that can help you measure, compare and improve the experiences your Windows PCs delivers. This includes discussion on how to easily evaluate... -
Delivering great hardware solutions for Windows- Kevin Miller
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers, Assessment and Deployment Kit, Certification
- HW-733T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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Microsoft has made significant investments in Windows 8 to improve the end-to-end experience for partners when creating hardware offerings. This session will provide an overview of modern engineering tools and systems, and associated lifecycles, for developing hardware add-ons for Windows. This will... -
Best practices for packaging and distributing device driversDevice developers spend considerable time and effort properly designing and developing drivers. Once built, they also need to make it easy for consumers, OEMs and enterprises to obtain and install the drivers. This session will discuss best practices for packaging and distributing drivers, and will focus...
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Chalk talk for sensor and location support in Windows- Fred Bhesania, Gavin Gear, Dino Natucci, Sandy Spinrad
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Sensors
- HW-664C
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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Windows 8 introduces a new sensors and location platform that enables the creation of new apps and experiences. This chalk talk will cover sensor design, board placement layout, calibration and validation tools. We will also cover in-box sensors, location experiences and drivers. This talk will be interactive... -
Integrating Bluetooth on low-power buses- Abhinav Gupta, Alain Michaud
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Power, Wireless
- HW-255T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 2:30PM to 3:30PM
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Bluetooth technology enhances mobility by providing a low-power wireless connectivity option. For systems targeted at lower power consumption, transport connectivity of Bluetooth controllers plays a key role in designing an energy efficient platform. This means adding support for lower power buses while... -
Delivering great device installation experiences- Cameron Brodeur, Adam Lenart, Chris Matichuk
- Performance, OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers
- HW-888C
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Installing device drivers may be one the first experiences users have with your apps, and you want to leave a great impression. Windows 8 contains a number of features that make installing device drivers easier and faster than ever. This session focuses on best practices for authoring INF files that...
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Moving driver quality upstream with WDK driver verification and test tools- Jakob Lichtenberg, Khuram Shahid
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers
- HW-239T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM
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The WDK Driver Verification and Test Tools enable driver developers to resolve issues sooner in the development lifecycle. This enables developers to build drivers in a more timely and predictable manner, and lower the cost of development, testing and long term support. Topics for this session will include...
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Improving code quality with Windows error reportingWindows contains a number of features that enable customers to send feedback to Microsoft about the apps and drivers they use. This session will provide information on how to use that feedback data to improve your software. Specific areas of focus will include how to obtain feedback data from Microsoft’s...
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Windows Certification Program, process and tools- Tim Campbell, Dilesh Dhokia, David Edfeldt, Jacob Johansen, Paul Reed
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Certification
- HW-665C
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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This chalk talk provides the opportunity to have an in-depth discussion about the Windows Certification Program - centered on its policies, process, and tools. The format for this session will be an interactive discussion based on questions from the audience.
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