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Discover the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle Pro Network

Implement the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL), the industry-leading software security assurance process, in your organization with the help of the SDL Pro Network, a group of consultants and trainers specializing in application security.
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New SharePoint for Developers Track Is Live on Ramp Up!

This course provides you with an opportunity to learn more about new features and added programmability support in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS). Sign up today.
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Register for the Windows FireStarter Event at the Microsoft Conference Center on December 12th

Topics to be discussed at this event include Windows Vista, building differentiated UI applications using composite WPF, Windows Security and Bitlocker, and much more. Register now.
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Create Navigation Applications in WPF

Get tips on creating navigation applications in Windows Presentation Foundation in this video.
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MSDN Developer Conference: Coming to a City Near You. Register Today!

Experience the Microsoft Cloud Computing platform, be among the first to see Windows 7, and take your .NET skills to the next level, all for a low cost of just $99.
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Download the Internet Explorer 8 Admin Kit Beta Today

Visit the Internet Explorer Web Development Forum to ask questions and interact with the community of Web developers.
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Windows Forms Controls Lesson: How to Add Audio, Part 1

This video shows how to use the SoundPlayer control to play .wav audio files in your application.
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How Do I: Send and Receive SMS Messages from Windows Mobile?

In this video, Jim Wilson demonstrates a variety of ways to programmatically send and receive System Management Server messages.
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Download Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition

Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition enables developers and development teams to create great connected applications on the latest platforms. Get your copy today.
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Get the Windows 7 Developer Guide

Build applications on a solid foundation, enable richer application experiences for users, and integrate the best of Windows and Web services with this guide to the features and technologies of the Windows 7 operating system.
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Green Eggs and Blend

Let Jesse Liberty take you through this tutorial on programming with Visual Studio and Expression Blend.
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See What They're Saying in the Internet Explorer Web Development Forum

Visit the Internet Explorer Web Development Forum to ask questions and interact with the community of Web developers.
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How to Control the Keyboard Using Silverlight

This video shows you how to control your keyboard using Silverlight.
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Sign Up Today for Free Sessions at MSDN Events

Connect with your peers in real time! Share solutions with like-minded developers, sharpen your skills, and explore the hottest tips, tools, and technologies.
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How Do I: Customize the Appearance of a ListBox in Windows Presentation Foundation?

In this video, Todd Miranda shows you how to customize the ListBox in WPF.
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What's New for Developers in Internet Explorer 8

With the recent launch of Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2, check out what's new that you can start leveraging immediately in your development work.
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Register Today for MSDN Events

Join MSDN Events for the latest tips, tools, and technical information you need to build powerful applications and engaging user experiences using SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio Tools for Office, and Silverlight 2.
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Get the Windows 7 Developer Guide

Build applications on a solid foundation, enable richer application experiences for users, and integrate the best of Windows and Web services with this guide to the features and technologies of the Windows 7 operating system.
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How Do I: Use the GPS Intermediate Driver to Retrieve Location Information?

In this video, see how to use the Windows Mobile GPS intermediate driver to retrieve local information.
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Webcast: 10 Tips for a More Secure Application on Windows Vista

Discover the new capabilities of Windows Vista designed to protect memory, minimize privilege, and provide resource-oriented access control, plus a plethora of additional security enhancements.
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How Do I: Create a Simple Data Entry Form in Windows Presentation Foundation

Beth Massi shares tips on creating a simple data entry form in Windows Presentation Foundation using Visual Studio 2008.
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Webcast On Demand: Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Demystified

In this webcast, we examine the core concepts of WPF, such as layout panels, data binding, styles, and control templates, and use them to develop an application UI from the ground up.
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Register for the MSDN Developer Conference Coming to a City Near You

Experience the Microsoft Cloud Computing platform, be one of the first to see Windows 7, and take your .NET dev skills to the next level, all for a low cost of just $99.
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Video: Using Cross-Domain Policy Files with Silverlight

Find out how to use cross-domain policy files when accessing third-party Web services.
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See What's Happening in the Windows Internet Explorer Developer Center

Visit the Windows Internet Explorer Developer Center to try out Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 and get access to resources for building great-looking, cross-browser Web sites.
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November 10-13: DevConnections Returns to Las Vegas

DevConnections rocks the industry as the largest and most exciting event focused on the technology you use. Over 250 in-depth sessions on ASP.NET, Visual Studio, SQL Server, and SharePoint delivered by 150 Microsoft architects and industry experts. Each attendee receives SQL Server 2008 with 1 CAL. DevConnections sold out last fall with over 5,000 attendees, so be sure to register today!
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Attend the Largest SQL Server Event of the Year in November in Seattle

From November 18-21, the PASS Community Summit 2008 offers you an in-depth SQL Server experience with 150 technical sessions, 14 pre-conference seminars, an onsite Certification Center, and more.
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Oslo Developer Center Is Now Available!

The goal of "Oslo" is to provide a 10x productivity gain by making model-driven applications mainstream with domain-specific models, a new language, and tools. Check it out!
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ASP.NET Overview for Non-ASP.NET Developers

In this webcast, explore many of the core elements of ASP.NET development and get practical examples to help you start building solutions with the ASP.NET framework.
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Run the MSNBC Election Application on Your PC!

Chuck Todd of MSNBC has Surface applications for predicting the U.S. presidential election. We now bring that capability to every desktop! Download it here and run it to make your own predictions and compare it with the official ones.
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Windows 7 Guide for Developers

Build applications on a solid foundation, enable richer application experiences for users, and integrate the best of Windows and Web services. This guide covers the features and technologies of the Windows 7 operating system that enable you to build the next generation of software applications, and includes screenshots from the pre-Beta version released at PDC.
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November 10-13: DevConnections Returns to Las Vegas

DevConnections rocks the industry as the largest and most exciting event focused on the technology you use. Over 250 in-depth sessions on ASP.NET, Visual Studio, SQL Server and SharePoint delivered by 150 Microsoft architects and industry experts. Each attendee receives SQL Server 2008 with 1 CAL. DevConnections sold out last fall with over 5,000 attendees, so be sure to register today!
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10 Ways to Make Your Applications More Secure on Windows Vista

In this webcast, discover the new capabilities of Windows Vista designed to protect memory, minimize privilege, and provide resource-oriented access control, plus a plethora of additional security enhancements.
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Video: Create Gadget-Style Windows in WPF

See how Windows Presentation Foundation makes it easy to completely customize the look and feel of application windows, including creating custom shapes and enabling transparency.
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Download Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition

Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition enables developers and development teams to create great connected applications on the latest platforms. Get your copy today.
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Watch a Video Introducing Workflow Services

This short screencast shows you how to consume a Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) service from a workflow, as well as implement a service as a workflow.
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Explore Future Microsoft Platform Technologies at the PDC

Get vital information for architects and senior developers to help maximize your returns from the Microsoft platform.
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Visit Hellosecureworld's Virtual Labs

Trying to mitigate threats and need to understand SQL injection or cross-site scripting? These virtual labs show you potential application security threats and how you can improve code security.
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Find Out More About User Controls in WPF

Want to learn how to create user controls in Windows Presentation Foundation? This video shows you the steps.
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PDC: Dive Deep into the Future of the Microsoft Platform

Explore all the newest technologies and pick the brains of the senior Microsoft personnel responsible for building them.
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Ready for The Silverlight Install Experience?

Discover the fundamentals of the end-user installation experience, step-by-step deployment methods, and tips for improving your development experience.
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Sign Up Today for Free Sessions at MSDN Events

Connect with your peers in real time! Share solutions with like-minded developers, sharpen your skills, and explore the hottest tips, tools, and technologies.
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This Year's PDC Is Not to Be Missed!

Ray Ozzie unveils where the platform is heading. Come explore the newest bits and technologies.
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Want to Learn More on Dependency Properties in WPF?

This "How Do I?" video shows you how to create dependency properties in WPF.
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Attend the Largest SQL Server Event of the Year this November in Seattle

From November 18-21, the PASS Community Summit 2008 offers you an in-depth SQL Server experience with 150 technical sessions, 14 pre-conference seminars, onsite certification center, and more.
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Got Questions About PDC 2008?

Get them answered online here.
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How Do I View and Control a Windows Mobile Device from My Desktop?

This video explains in detail how to control Wondows Mobile 5.0 and Windows Mobile 6 devices from your desktop.
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Creating Safer Online Environments for Children

See how Microsoft's new technology solution aims to help online service providers create safer children-friendly Web sites and services.
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PDC2008: Sessions Reveal Next-Gen Platform

Discover the future of Mesh, Office Communications Server, SQL Server 2008, FAST, Silverlight, Oslo, Visual Studio Team System, Virtualization, SharePoint, Dynamics, Windows 7, and more!
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Microsoft Releases the Web Platform Installer Beta

The Microsoft Web Platform Installer (beta) is a free tool that makes it simple to download and install the latest components of the Microsoft Web Platform, including IIS7 and Extensions, SQL Server Express, .NET Framework, and Visual Web Developer. The installer includes the software you need to build and run Web applications on Windows.
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How Do You Display Data in a List in WPF?

Watch this step-by-step video and learn to display data in a list in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).
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Connect with Top Architects and Developers at PDC 2008

Participate in the deepest technical discussions about the future of the Microsoft platform at the Professional Developers Conference (PDC) 2008. You won't want to miss this.
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Sharpen Your Skills at MSDN Events

Share solutions with like-minded developers in free, engaging, live sessions presented by seasoned coders in your local area.
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Register Now: Two-Day Interactive Event on WPF in Houston, TX, October 6 - 7

Excited about Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Silverlight, and Expression Blend, but need help getting up to speed? Join us at XamlFest on October 6 and 7, where you'll learn about these platforms, tools, and processes used to help designers and developers deliver great user experiences.
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PDC Ushers in the Next Generation Computing Platform

Learn how to take your applications and make them better and easier to build than ever using Microsoft's collection of services.
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New MSDN Social Bookmarking Application Now Available

Our new social bookmarking application gives you a place to save and tag your favorite online resources, and see what the experts are bookmarking.
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Explore Microsoft's Future Platform Technologies at PDC

For architects and senior developers—get vital content that will help you maximize your returns from the Microsoft Platform.
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Want to Learn More on Validation in WPF?

This "How Do I?" video shows you how to hook up and display validation in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).
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Register Now: Two-Day Interactive Event on WPF in Houston, TX in October

Excited about Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Silverlight, and Expression Blend? Join us at XamlFest October 6 - 7 and learn about the platforms, tools, and processes that help designers and developers deliver great user experiences.
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Now Live: MSDN Social v1.0

Thousands of technical professionals worldwide are now using MSDN and TechNet Social and Forums to bookmark and tag online resources.
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PDC 2008: Sessions Reveal Next-Gen Platform

Check out Professional Developers Conference (PDC) sessions on the future of Mesh, Office Communications Server, SQL Server 2008, FAST, Silverlight, Oslo, VSTS, Virtualization, SharePoint, Dynamics, Windows 7, and more!
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Develop on SharePoint

Check out the SharePoint Developer Portal and learn how to develop on SharePoint.
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PDC: Dive Deep into the Future of the Microsoft Platform

Explore all the newest technologies and pick the brains of the senior Microsoft people responsible for building them.
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"How Do I?" WPF Video

Watch this video to learn how to build an asynchronous progress bar in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).
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This Year's PDC Is Not to Be Missed!

Ray Ozzie unveils where the Microsoft platform is heading. Come explore the newest technologies at the at the Professional Developers Conference (PDC).
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Find Out What's Happening at a Security Expert Conference

Check out online video interviews from this year's Blackhat conference in San Francisco, brought to you by hellosecureworld.com!
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Take a Look Inside SoftGrid Application Virtualization

Heard of this new technology with a promising future? Watch John Sheehan, Primary Architect of SoftGrid, get into the details of how application virtualization works.
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New MSDN Social Bookmarking Application Now Available

Our new social bookmarking application gives you a place to save and tag your favorite online resources, and see what the experts are bookmarking.
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Real-Life Windows Application Compatibility

Browse Chris Jackson's blog to solve real-life issues of Windows compatibility.
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"How Do I?" Security Videos for Developers

Learn tips and tricks on application security using these step-by-step "How Do I?" videos.
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Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers.
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The Role of F# in Your Future Development Plans

Watch this discussion about how functional languages might change how we develop applications, think about multi-threaded programs, and even do business intelligence.
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Windows Vista Link of the Day - Podcast

Listen to a podcast that highlights Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 2.0.
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Want Details on Hyper-V Clustering?

Watch the fifth and last interview with the server virtualization team on clustering, quick migration, and unplanned failovers.
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Windows Vista Application Readiness

Watch a 35-minute video that can help you with Windows Vista application readiness.
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Have You Heard of a New Tool Called FxCop?

Check out this Tech·Ed video featuring a cool developer tool for analyzing managed code.
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Overview of New Features for Windows Applications

Take a fresh look at the functionality in the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development system.
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Windows Vista Forum to the Rescue

Get information from your peers on issues that are important to you.
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Nikhil Kothari on Facebook.NET and Everything Else!

Listen in as Nikhil Kothari talks about his experiences working at Microsoft on all things Web, including ASP.NET controls and Facebook.NET.
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Hyper-V: Learn More About Disks and iSCSI

Watch the fourth interview with the server virtualization team on when to use a pass-through disk and how iSCSI works with Hyper-V.
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Check Out What's New in Visual C# 3.0

This lab walks you through the new features of Visual C# 3.0: auto-implemented properties, implicitly typed local variables, implicitly typed arrays, extension methods, and more.
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MSDN's Most Popular Downloads

Check out the list of MSDN's most popular downloads. If everyone else is downloading them, what are you waiting for?
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Database Features in Visual Studio 2008

Like working with data? View this webcast to experience new and improved database tools for Visual Studio 2008.
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Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 2.0

This webcast demonstrates how Windows Vista Hardware Assessment assesses hardware and device compatibility.
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Download Enterprise Library 4.0 for Visual Studio 2008

Let Enterprise Library guide you in managing common enterprise development challenges, and join others in our community.
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Want More Details on Virtual Machine Snapshots?

Watch the third interview with the server virtualization team to learn more on Virtual Machine and Volume Shadow Copy Service snapshots.
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Code to Live!

Tour the U.S. with your hosts as they interview fellow code warriors and get to the bottom of the coolest software in the world - yours.
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What's New in the Code Gallery?

Start participating now! Share and find code samples provided by Microsoft and the developer community.
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ClickOnce with Visual Studio 2008

Want to find out how ClickOnce can make your life easier? This presentation will show you the tools you need.
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Get Information About Windows Vista SP1

Read this helpful information before you download Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1).
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Springboard Series Part 1: Windows Server 2008

Watch this series designed to provide details about more critical Server Roles found in Windows Server 2008. This week in part 1 of the series, we begin with Active Directory Domain Services.
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Register Now for MSDN Live Events for Developers

These free, interactive sessions arm you with solid technical information that you can put into practice - today. Events will focus on Visual Studio, WPF, and Vista Security. Register now for August events!
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Hyper-V: How Do Virtual Machine Snapshots Work?

Watch the second interview of a series with the server virtualization team to find out how virtual machine snapshots really work.
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Windows Mobile Application Development

Check out this overview of what is required to develop for Windows Mobile Devices, which tools you need for developing Windows Mobile-based applications, and communities available for Windows Mobile developers.
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AJAX Support in Visual Studio 2008

Explore how Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 empowers you to use AJAX without having to learn all the low-level details of JavaScript.
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Heard the News on User Group Television?

Watch UGTV, a monthly video show dedicated to bringing informative programming to User Groups worldwide.
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Windows Vista Application Readiness

Watch a 35-minute video that can help you with Windows Vista application readiness.
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Find Out Technical Details on Hyper-V Architecture

Watch the first interview of a series in which the server virtualization team provides technical details on components of Hyper-V architecture.
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Want to Learn How Pex Analyzes Your .NET Code?

Pex generates test inputs that cover many of the corner cases in your .NET code. Read more on Nikolai Tillmann's blog.
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Risk Management Starts Here

Download the Microsoft Security Assessment Tool (MSAT) to help you save time and money in the long-run.
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LINQ Features in Visual Studio 2008

Want to know more about Microsoft .NET Language-Integrated Query (LINQ)? This webcast offers a wide array of tools to make your LINQ experience an excellent one.
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Create Custom Themes with Vista Style Builder

Want to build your own Vista theme? Watch a video that shows you how this new application can help you.
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Watch Security Videos for Developers

Explore videos on a variety of security topics including encryption, handling attacks, and security best practices.
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Take a Look Inside SoftGrid Application Virtualization

Heard of this new technology with a promising future? Watch John Sheehan, primary architect of SoftGrid, get into the details of how application virtualization works.
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Pex: New Tool for Automated Exploratory .NET Testing

Explore Pex, a tool being developed by Microsoft Research to improve the quality of software testing while requiring minimal effort by the developer.
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Proactive Security Management for Your Business

Discover a free security tool that leads you through a series of questions to help you confidently harden your security.
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