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! [more...]

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 [more...]

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 [more...]

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. [more...]

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 [more...]