windowsteamblog.com - 4/16/2009
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OK, it is time we to dive into the gist of Windows 7 Libraries. This is the fourth post in a series of Windows 7 Libraries posts. So far, we discussed what Windows 7 Libraries are ( Understanding Windows 7 Libraries ) and we reviewed the internal structure of Libraries and how they integrate ...
online.wsj.com - 4/20/2009
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online.wsj.com —
Microsoft Corp. is taking an unusual approach with
its new Windows 7 operating system: Customers buying many...
of the least-expensive laptops with the software are likely to be limited to running three applications at a time and miss out on other key ...
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Microsoft Gambles on Windows 7 'Starter'
partner.microsoft.com - 4/18/2009
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partner.microsoft.com —
Windows 7 Enterprise is part of the Microsoft
Optimized Desktop, which also includes the Microsoft Desktop Optimization...
Pack (MDOP) suite of management, deployment, and virtualization tools. If your PCs are covered by Software Assurance when Windows 7 ...
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Windows 7
blogs.zdnet.com - 4/21/2009
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blogs.zdnet.com —
If you’ve read anything about Windows 7 Starter
Edition, your first reaction was probably the same as...
mine: Is Microsoft nuts? This ultra-cheap edition is intended for use on netbooks, but its biggest restriction sounds like a complete deal-breaker: ...
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Living with the limits of Windows 7 Starter Edition
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Light Up with Windows 7 Libraries
Official Windows Magazine | Home —
... save location folder that is associated with the chosen Library. The two above code snippets are very simple and don’t show any new code; however, it is important to promote consistency among applications running on Windows 7 and supporting Windows 7 Libraries. In the next post, we will (finally) show the new Windows 7 library API, as well as how to consume Library contents with the existing Shell APIs. [image] Note: This blog entry was originally posted on windowsteamblog.com. View original post
Reviewing programming models of Windows 7 Libraries
D' Technology Weblog —
... the new entry points for user’s data In Windows 7. A Library-aware application should include mechanisms for handling situations where users inadvertently try to pick libraries as if they are folder for either saving files to a Library or loading the contents of a Library. Developers have three integration points with Windows 7 that can help applications become Library-aware. You should review and become familiar with all three points and choose according to your needs.
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Consuming the Contents of Windows 7 Libraries
Official Windows Magazine | Home —
... ). In the previous post, we explained the different programming models and ways to work with Windows 7 Libraries . In this post, we focus on the Windows Shell Programming model that you can use to access libraries even without using the latest IShellLibrray APIs. In the previous post, we talked about the importance of using the right version of the Common File Dialog (CFD) to enable the complete Libraries user experience in Windows 7. In this post we will further explorer the opportunities to let users select and consume Libraries as if they where regular folders. Let’s ...
Stay in Sync with Windows 7 Libraries
Official Windows Magazine | Home —
... ). You know the different programming models that are available to choose from ( Light Up with Windows 7 Libraries ), and you know how to use Windows Shell APIs to consume the contents of a library ( ...
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