Free Webinar: HTML5 & the Future of Embedded Devices

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don’t miss the upcoming free Webinar held by BSQUARE:

Date:

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:00 PM Pacific Time: (GMT-08:00)

Duration:

1 hour

Title:

HTML5 & the Future of Embedded Devices

           

Registration:

Here

Description:

HTML5 is everywhere right now. And with good reason. This platform can add functionality and capabilities to your device, extending the lifecycle of a current product and preparing applications for future platforms. It is ideal for devices built on Windows Embedded Compact and Windows Embedded Handheld. John Traynor, Vice-President of Products at Bsquare will share insight into the growing popularity of this platform and share a demonstration of HTML5 applications. Join us and find out how HTML5 affects your current and future products.

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Free Compact 7 June Live Meeting

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don’t miss the upcoming June free Compact 7 Webcast held by fellow MVP Doug Boling:

Date:

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 9:00 AM Pacific Time: (GMT-08:00)

Duration:

1 hour

Title:

Image Tuning to balance Performance and Power in Windows Embedded Compact 7

           

Registration:

Here

Description:

The demands of the embedded world make creating the best image possible an absolute requirement. This difficult task is made easier by the vast array of profiling and tuning tools available in Windows Embedded Compact 7. Come learn about these tools and see how they are used in this informative, example filled webcast. 

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Windows Embedded Compact QFEs for April 2012 have arrived!

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the April updates for Windows Embedded Compact are available for download:

Windows Embedded Compact 7 Monthly Update April 2012 (Update 10):

Fixes made in this Update:

Component: Browser

120419_KB2650110 - This update addresses some issues in Internet Explorer.

120424_KB2679205 - This update provides updated localized dialogs.

120430_KB2689356 - Imgcache bitmap is out of sync and can cause some issues.

Component: Browser & Network

120423_KB2643019 - This update removes UI dependencies for headless support.

Component: Build

120409_KB2692550 - This update addresses possible build breaks.

Component: DirectX

120424_KB2694902 - This update addresses an issue with the CObjDispFilter::ThreadProc not working with the thread priority of registry value.

120430_KB2705374 - Under certain circumstances a video frame is not displayed.

Component: Drivers

120420_KB2689385 - This release installs new updates for flash MDD.

Component: Filesys/Storage

120426_KB2689124 - Incorrect amount of used/free space is reported on TexFAT formatted partition when using the GetDiskFreeSpaceEX API.

Component: NETIO

120418_KB2698706 - An uninitialized local variable in IPNAT may cause an exception.

Component: Network

120411_KB2698969 - This update addresses possible memory corruption.

120411_KB2681259 - Incorrect DHCP sequence may occur when the network cable is unplugged and plugged if the default gateway address is not distributed by the DHCP server.

120430_KB2697703 - This update addresses a memory leak.

Component: Shell

120420_KB2703757 - Memory leak may occur when the file explorer is opened and closed within 2 seconds.

Component: SYNC

120430_KB2704750 - ActiveSync may not update Date/Time in non-DST time zones.

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Monthly Update April 2012:

Fixes made in this Update:

Component:  Bluetooth

120430_KB2695045 - This update addresses test failures.

Component:  COMM

120417_KB2688906 - A device may not be able to connect to SMB share via USB RNDIS.

120426_KB2697843 - This update addresses an exception.

Component:  DCOM

120411_KB2690112 - This update addresses an issue with some functions not returning an error when the input is negative.

Component:  Internet Explorer

120418_KB2689887 - This update addresses some Internet Explorer issues.

Component:  TFAT

120427_KB2690868 - Incorrect amount of used/free space is reported on TexFAT formatted partition.

Component:  TimeSVC

120411_KB2697599 - This update addresses some DST start/end times from 2011 to 2012.

Component:  WININET

120425_KB2635814 - The 'GetChannelBindingToken' may not update the length field and cause failure.

Windows CE 5.0 Monthly Update April 2012:

Fixes made in this Update:

Component: Internet Explorer

120420_KB2689890 - This update addresses some Internet Explorer issues.

Component: TimeSVC

120411_KB2697598 - This update addresses some DST start/end times from 2011 to 2012.

Remember: it’s important to keep your system up to date!

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The future of Windows Embedded Compact and the .NET Compact Framework

Hi folks,

The important news: Windows Embedded Compact is alive and kicking; Microsoft is putting a lot of effort in the Windows Embedded Compact v. Next! Here are the latest highlights of what’s coming with Windows Embedded Compact v. Next:

• Still based on CE core: hard-real-time, small footprint
• Supported CPUs: x86, ARM v6T2, ARM v7
• Native (C++) and managed (C#) application development support in Visual Studio 11
• .NET Compact Framework update
• Faster OS boot (2 seconds from power-on)
• Kernel update: increased file system performance
• Hardware –optimized code paths for Silverlight for Windows Embedded (SWE)
• SWE UI development tools in Expression Blend

Windows Embedded Compact v. Next will presumably RTM in the 1^st quarter of 2013.

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Free Compact 7 Live Meeting

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don’t miss the upcoming Free Windows Embedded Compact 7 Webcast held by fellow MVP Doug Boling:

Date:

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:00 AM Pacific Time: (GMT-08:00)

Duration:

1 hour

Title:

Maximizing the Capabilities of Internet Explorer For Embedded in Windows Embedded Compact 7

Registration:

Here

Description:

An often overlooked feature of Windows Embedded Compact 7 is the extensive capabilities and configurability of Internet Explorer For Embedded. Our version of IE has changeable “chrome” to fit in almost any user interface. As on the Desktop, our version of IE can be embedded into applications as a control. Updated to support some of the latest HTML standards, Internet Explorer For Embedded is a power tool that can be used to create great user interfaces. Learn more about Internet Explorer For Embedded in this month’s webcast.

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