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Meet Silverlight Authors and Anders Hejlsberg at PDC2008

D. Begley — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:04:00 GMT

There's going to be some great stuff going on in the bookstore @ PDC -- including some book launchings, book signings and more. Anders Hejlsberg, who will be signing copies of the C# Programming Language on Monday, October 27 at 3:30 PM, will only be around for 30 minutes, and we're expecting a lot of people to show up!

"Oslo": Building Textual DSLs

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:24:00 GMT

As PDC approaches, the buzz surrounding the Microsoft’s modeling platform, “Oslo,” grows louder and louder. The “Oslo” modeling language sits at the center of the “Oslo” platform, and has the potential to change the way developers think about modeling. Join Chris Anderson and Giovanni Della-Libera's session on Day 4 of PDC to learn how you can use the “Oslo” SDK to build your own Domain Specific Language. Learn not only how to put your DSL to work, but how to create an interactive and textual development experience that is a dramatic improvement on today’s solutions.

Rick Rashid: A Researcher’s Researcher

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:12:00 GMT

Countdown to PDC2008: 17 years in the same job? Yep, Senior Vice President of Microsoft Research, Rick Rashid has been doing the same thing since the first day he joined the firm, and he’s still loving it. Listen to Rick talk about all of the cool innovation coming out of MSR, and he foreshadows his PDC keynote warning audience members to be thoughtful about where they sit during his speech. Hmmm. Whatever in the world could that possibly mean? Who cares! Mike’s got apple pie in this, his final PDC Hard Hat Challenge. Bonne chance!

Sessions Times Posted

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:11:00 GMT

Plan your PDC experience using the timeline view introduced on Thursday, October 16. This updated view of sessions allows you to navigate sessions based on day, time and location. Additionally:

If you already have identified and selected sessions for your “My Sessions” group, look for those sessions to be highlighted in green. Select "My Sessions" to view, print or add to your Outlook calendar.
If you have not created a “My Sessions” group, add/remove sessions in real-time by selecting the check box next to the session listing itself.
Looking for a specific session? Select a technology tag, level or speaker to view those sessions highlighted in blue.
Selecting sessions in the list view has not changed – you are still able to read session abstracts, read speaker bios and obtain resource materials and get access to session recordings (after a session has been presented).
Blank time blocks are placeholders and will be updated when sessions are added, repeated or to indicate an overflow location.

We hope this helps you as you plan out your week in Los Angeles at PDC2008!

Parallel Computing at Microsoft

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:10:00 GMT

The manycore shift provides exciting opportunities for developers to create innovative natural and immersive computing experiences that harness the performance power of multi- and manycore processors.

Multi- and manycore architectures have immediate applications in games, digital media, computer-aided-design, business intelligence, data mining and virtual worlds.

In order to make it simple for developers to make the manycore shift, Microsoft plans to deliver a comprehensive and integrated stack of technologies including a concurrency runtime, programming models, language extensions, libraries and tools that simplify the writing of correct, efficient, maintainable and scalable parallel programs, for both native and managed developers.

In Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, Microsoft is investing in new technologies such as the Concurrency Runtime, .NET Framework libraries such as the Task Parallel Library (TPL), Parallel LINQ (PLINQ) and the Parallel Pattern Library (PPL) for developing native applications with C++ and debugging and profiling tools. Additionally, Microsoft is making ongoing investments in existing technologies such as Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) and Windows Workflow Foundation (WF). Microsoft’s CCR and DSS Toolkit 2008 provides new technologies for building loosely-coupled, highly concurrent, and distributed applications.

At PDC, Microsoft is offering a pre-conference on "Concurrent, Multi-core Programming on Windows and .NET," (see interview with Stephen Toub), a symposium on “Parallel Computing – A Detailed Look at How Multi-Core Architectures will Unleash Computing Power and Enable Innovation” and several sessions on Microsoft's technologies for both native and managed developers. Click on the "Parallelism [9]" tag in the sessions list for information about each session.

Download a Community Technology Preview of Microsoft’s Parallel Extensions to the .NET Framework, learn how Microsoft’s technologies can make parallel computing simpler, and interact with other software professionals on delivering innovative software experiences built on the performance power of manycore architectures. Additional videos on Parallel Extensions can be seen here on Channel 9.

Test your applications for compatibility on Windows 7 at PDC

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:09:00 GMT

While you’re at PDC be sure to check out the Windows Application Compatibility and Quality Lab. This lab is available for you to test your applications for compatibility on Windows 7, and will be offered free of charge.

The Windows Application Compatibility and Quality lab at PDC provides a private developer environment for testing and debugging application issues. Just bring in your applications to the lab where you’ll find dedicated consultants on hand to support you in investigating application compatibility and give architectural guidance.

You can pre-register for a 2-hour sessions in the lab by simply emailing srglabs@microsoft.com.

Sneak Peak at Live Platform Services

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:08:00 GMT

Countdown to PDC2008: What are the platform infrastructure details behind the Mesh technologies? Corporate Vice President of Live Platform Services, David Treadwell, will be spilling all the beans in his PDC keynote in just a few weeks, but in this Q&A he gives us a sneak peek. David explains how there’s so much more to Mesh than just the user experience, and how he and his team will be revealing the underlying particulars that fall below the line at PDC – the platform infrastructure that helps developers build stellar Software + Services apps. And did Treadwell mention bits that will be given out at the PDC? We think he did, but you gotta listen to find out more about what the PDC team affectionately calls the "goods."

King of the Geeks, Scott Guthrie, Previews PDC Keynote

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:08:00 GMT

Countdown to PDC2008: As Corporate Vice President of the .NET Developer Division, Scott will be giving a talk on client development covering both Silverlight and WPF at the PDC. What else does the 6’4” Dev Div chief chat about in this quickie interview? Silverlight 2, jQuery, and so much more. Plus Scott reminisces about his favorite PDC, and answers the question about whether he still gets nervous when he gives a big speech. Does he? You’ll just have to watch the video to find out!

PDC Buzz is amping up on the Blogosphere

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:07:00 GMT

Things are heating up a bit. Have you heard the latest buzz on the blogosphere re: PDC2008? "By the time we finish our PDC, there will be nobody out there with a wider range of Cloud Computing services as Microsoft." - Steve Ballmer

Amazon announced that their could platform will soon support Windows Server and other MS technologies. In his post, Jeff Bezos shared more details about the technologies supported, services provided, and pricing strategy. He also announced that the E2C team will be at the PDC in October where more details will be announced.

Werner Vogels asks developers to keep an eye on E2C Blog and PDC2008 for more information about Windows on Amazon Web Services. Zach Bonham Allen, a software developer at Mary Kay points out that the Amazon team will be at PDC - be sure to check them out! The Virtualization, Windows, and Infrastructure Blog summarizes the offerings of the major players and remembers that MS is very well positioned to make this successful as large shops will be able to modify existing internal .NET services and applications to leverage portions of its cloud offering which will be announced at PDC.

Jas Dhaliwal, an MBA student and blogger, recently attended a conference in London where Steve Ballmer suggested that Microsoft is about to announce a new operating system, codenamed “Windows Cloud," at the PDC in late October. Ballmer said: “We need a new operating system designed for the cloud and we will introduce one in about four weeks, we’ll even have a name to give you by then. By the time we finish our Professional Developers Conference this month, I think you’ll have to say, that there is nobody out there with as wider range of Cloud Computing services as Microsoft including dare I say it, Google".

Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 announced! Martin Woodward points out that while Team Foundation Server is already very mature, there will be a new version of TFS in the 2010 release with significant improvements and enhancements. He says, "It is fantastic that the lid is starting to open on the 2010 release in the build up to PDC and that we can start talking publically about all the great stuff in the next version." Anthony Borton, an MVP VSTS, commented on the announcement: "With PDC less than a month away, Microsoft has started delving into the goodie bag and sharing some of the news with the developer community a little early… Microsoft always has a wide range of new announcements lined up to tantalize even the most conservative developer."

PDC attendees are in for a treat: everyone going will get a 160GB hard disk with a copy of all the software on show, including Windows 7. Bloggers around the world went crazy with the news… don't believe it? Check this out: VistaKnowledge.com, NetworkWorld, MorninPaper, CRM Watcher, Wilson Rothman, Gizmodo (France), Software Zone (Spain), KeroDicas (Brazil), IncubaWeb (Spain), Anh 2 lúa (Vietnam), Ceneje (Slovenia), Dariusz Śmigiel (Poland), and many, many more!

The Multicore Info Community Blog highlights the Parallel Computing Symposium at PDC 2008. Tim Sneath got a lot of comments on his recent post where he positions the event as "the Microsoft’s flagship conference, both because of the scale and depth of content, but also because it’s unique as a time when we open up as a company and share almost everything that’s been under wraps for the previous year or so." Diane Curtis explains the WomenBuild program available for free for those registered for the event. "The program is open to all registrants who have a passion for software development, especially women and consists of pre-conference workshop on Sunday, October 26 during the afternoon, as well as a Women in Technology cocktail reception on Wednesday, October 29."

25 New Sessions Posted

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:06:00 GMT

Mike Swanson, PDC Content Owner, just posted some of the last session titles to go live before the PDC. The rest will be unveiled after the keynotes! Take a look at Mike's latest blog posting to get the full scoop.

Prepare for PDC2008 with Visual Studio Team System 2010 Week on Channel 9

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:05:00 GMT

All week long the Channel 9 team will be bringing you demonstrations of Visual Studio Team System 2010 along with in-depth interviews with the product team. Click here to read about all of the details, including the schedule of upcoming content. Perfect prep for PDC2008!

Symposia at PDC: Parallel Computing and Getting Your Head in the Cloud

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:05:00 GMT

Countdown to PDC2008: The chair of the PDC Symposia joins Mike and Jennifer this week to talk about the detailed workshops that will be offered on the last day of the conference. Parallel Computing – A Detailed Look at How Multi-Core Architectures will Unleash Computing Power and Enable Innovation and Head in the Cloud, Feet on the Ground – A Practical Look at Architectural Challenges and Opportunities with Identity, Management, Data and Interoperability in the Cloud. Together, the two PDC symposia will help developers, architects, and technical managers to better prepare for the challenges and opportunities that will come with increasingly more multi-core processing power coupled with powerful cloud-based services and platforms.

Plus yet again, Mike issues another new Hard Hat Challenge. Who has more fun, Mike coming up with the puzzles or solving them? You be the judge!

Unveiling Windows 7 to the World: Keynote, Sessions and Pre-Beta Bits

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:03:00 GMT

Be one of the first to get a look at Windows 7. Steven Sinofsky, Senior Vice President, Windows and Windows Live Engineering Group, will keynote on Tuesday, October 28.

Windows 7 is the next major version of the Windows client operating system. With Windows 7 at PDC2008 you will see advances across the full range of Windows—including the kernel, networking, hardware and devices, and user-interface. Learn more about opportunities to build on the platform’s commitment to OS fundamentals, while also enabling you to enhance your existing applications and create new applications that use the new technologies and APIs in Windows 7.

At this year’s PDC, keynote attendees will be among the first to receive the pre-beta build of Windows 7. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to attend 21 different sessions that drill down into the details of developing for Windows 7.

Four New Keynote Speakers Announced

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:02:00 GMT

In our first keynote at PDC2008 Ray Ozzie will talk about the new world of Software Plus Services, with Bob Muglia joining him, to unveil our new Cloud Computing platform.

In a second keynote, Ray will return to talk about building immersive user experiences and introduce Steven Sinofsky, who will give developers a first look at the next version of Windows, Windows 7. Scott Guthrie and David Treadwell will join Ray and Steven to dive deep on the latest Win32 and .NET platform advances that enable a next generation of user experiences spanning multiple devices, including a look at the latest developments in .NET, Silverlight, “Live Mesh”, and the rest of the client platform.

In keynote three, we turn the microphone over to coders extraordinaire Don Box and Chris Anderson, who will look at Microsoft’s latest technologies through the eyes of working developers.

And finally, in our fourth keynote, Rick Rashid will talk about how Microsoft research is helping to shape the future of computing.

Announcing Two Symposia at PDC2008

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:02:00 GMT

Each symposium consists of three related sessions on the last day of PDC, and they provide much more detail about two key topics covered throughout PDC. A Parallel Computing symposium extends the PDC discussion to how multi-core architectures will significantly increase available computing power and the opportunities that will create. A Cloud Services Architectures symposium will step back from the various cloud services covered throughout PDC and discuss how best to connect local software to key cloud services. Together, the two PDC symposia will help all developers, architects, and technical managers to better prepare for the challenges and opportunities that will come with increasingly more multi-core processing power coupled with powerful cloud-based services and platforms.

Extending the Data Platform to the Cloud

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:59:00 GMT

Countdown to PDC2008: Dave Campbell, a Microsoft Technical Fellow and SQL Server guru, talks about what his group has been working on and what they will be unveiling at the PDC. Dave is giving a session on data-driven applications that go from the device to the cloud, and the all important reduction in provisioning friction. In this Countdown episode we talk about how cloud-based data services will change the way you develop and deploy applications, and how SQL Server technologies are evolving to help build data-driven solutions that span devices, desktops, servers, and the cloud. Hear how to build applications that can be deployed using SSDS in the cloud or SQL Server on-premises, and learn how to gain insights using the BI capabilities of Microsoft SQL Server.

Vice President of Cloud, Infrastructure, & Services talks about coming out party

D. Begley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:58:00 GMT

Countdown to PDC2008: Amitabh Srivastava, Corporate Vice President of Cloud, Infrastructure, & Services joins Mike and Jennifer to talk about what his team will be revealing at PDC (well, he can’t really say that much yet – you’ll just have to go to the PDC to find out his news). An 11 year Microsoft veteran, Amitabh joined Microsoft in 1997 working in our Research group. Now he works for Ray Ozzie, and the PDC is the coming out party for his team and what they’ve been working on in the Services space. Amitabh does give one hint: look at their shoes!