Online Tutorial for UMDF Debugging
New training material for debugging drivers that are written using the User-Mode Driver Framework (UMDF) is now available on the WHDC Web site (http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=11953332&s1=be4f508a-2ff8-eece-9bb9-d7bec62dca02).
This online course includes training in the following areas:
- Introduction to the terminology of debugging
- Basics of debugging routines for UMDF drivers
- Exploring the UMDF debugger extension
- How to install a UMDF driver built from the WDK samples
- How to connect WinDbg to a running driver
- Using debugging techniques that the UMDF developers use
The training comprises four self-paced modules and is presented by Abishek Ram, an experienced member of the Microsoft UMDF development team.
Hardware Design for Windows 7
This recently added Web page on WHDC collects in one location the current technical information about Window 7 for hardware engineers and driver developers that is available on WHDC. This page is continually updated as new technical papers and resources become available, so check back often: http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=11953333&s1=be4f508a-2ff8-eece-9bb9-d7bec62dca02.
Enhancing the Television Experience by Using Windows SideShow
The Windows SideShow platform provides hardware and software developers unique opportunities to create compelling solutions for television viewers. This paper provides information for hardware manufacturers that are interested in adding the SideShow platform to TV sets, universal remote controls, and set-top boxes, and software developers that are interested in creating SideShow gadgets for TV scenarios. This information applies to Windows Server 2008 (with Desktop Experience installed), Windows Vista (Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate), and Windows 7 (http://co1piltwb.partners.extranet.microsoft.com/mcoeredir/mcoeredirect.aspx?linkId=11953334&s1=be4f508a-2ff8-eece-9bb9-d7bec62dca02).
Compelling Solutions for PC Gamers by Using Windows SideShow
This paper provides information about opportunities for hardware and software developers to respond to the growing demands of PC gamers by using the Windows SideShow platform. The paper provides ideas for hardware and software solutions for gamers. This information applies to Windows Server 2008 (with Desktop Experience installed), Windows Vista (Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate), and Windows 7 (http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/sideshow/Gaming_Solutions.mspx).
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