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        Live chats connect embedded developers with Microsoft experts

        Doug | Date: Aug 16, 2005 | Comments: 1



        Microsoft has scheduled a series of "live chats" for the remainder of the year, aimed at Windows Embedded developers. The chats typically last an hour and cover topics such as Windows CE 5.0, Windows XP Embedded SP2, and the .NET Compact Framework, among others. Each chat is hosted by one or more "Microsoft experts," according to the company.




        "Hear from the experts and bring your tough questions," says Microsoft.

        The current schedule -- and descriptions -- follow . . .
        • Windows CE 5.0 Live Chat!

          • August 31, 9 to 10 A.M.
          • September 28, 9 to 10 A.M.
          • October 26, 9 to 10 A.M.
          • November 30, 9 to 10 A.M.
          • December 28, 9 to 10 A.M.

          "Looking for straight answers to your tough technical questions about Windows CE 5.0? Tap into the deep knowledge of the talented Microsoft Embedded Devices Group members in this live chat covering the tools and technologies used to develop devices using the Windows CE 5.0 operating system."

        • Windows XP Embedded With Service Pack 2

          • October 12, 10 to 11 A.M.
          • December 14, 10 to 11 A.M.

          "Windows XP Embedded is the embedded operating system that delivers the power of the Windows operating system in componentized form, enabling embedded developers to rapidly build reliable and advanced embedded devices. Join the Windows XP Embedded Product Team for a lively discussion about the features of Service Pack 2."

        • Smart Device Programming with Visual Studio .NET 2003

          • September 13, 10 to 11 A.M.
          • November 8, 10 to 11 A.M.

          "The .NET Compact Framework brings the world of managed code and XML Web services to smart devices, and enables the execution of secure, downloadable applications on devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile phones, and set-top boxes. Please join the members of the .NET Compact Framework and Visual Studio product groups in this chat regarding the .NET Compact Framework and the Smart Device Programming features of VS.NET."

        • MVP chat: .NET Compact Framework and Smart Device Programming

          • October 11, 10 to 11 A.M.
          • December 13, 10 to 11 A.M.

          "You know them from the newsgroups! You love them for their deep technical answers and charming wit! Please join these amazing Microsoft MVPs in this live chat regarding the .NET Compact Framework and the Smart Device Programming features of VS.NET. Bring along your Smart Device Framework questions as OpenNETCF.org will be well represented in this chat."

        Note

        All times are U.S. Pacific Time (GMT minus seven hours until October 30, GMT minus eight hours after that).

        Visit the MSDN chat page for the latest complete chat schedule and information on participating. Transcripts of previous chats are available in the Transcript Archive, usually posted within two weeks of the live event.



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