New Developer Tutorials for Windows XP

The Rich Text Format (RTF) Specification provides a format for text and graphics interchange that can be used with different output devices, operating environments, and operating systems. Version 1.8 of the specification contains the latest updates...

Although real-time graphics techniques are quickly advancing towards realism, the main issues many developers face is still performance. PIX for Windows is a powerful tool you can use to squeeze the most performance out of your game. Learn about the new...

Enabling high-performance games requires an arsenal of tools and techniques. This presentation will demonstrate the practical use of CPU and GPU performance analysis tools on both Xbox 360 and Windows. Youll come away armed with the knowledge needed to...

As the audio landscape evolves, Microsoft remains committed to a range of audio solutions for programmers and composers that effectively target platforms such as Windows and Xbox 360. Come hear what the future holds for audio APIs and tools from...

LIVE on Windows brings a new generation of online gaming to Windows. Join us to hear about how LIVE can provide you with the technology to fully enable your games for multiplayer gaming and extensive community. The LIVE platform provides you with...

Fixes Researcher Issue for IE Update (Msero.dll). See Knowledge Base article 812602. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.What is new in this release:This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.Requirements:Windows...

Over the past year, many exciting enhancements and features have been integrated into the Xbox 360 Development Kit (XDK). New features range from file event monitoring, host migration support and reliable UDP to game disc caching, compression APIs and...

LIVE on Windows and Xbox presents unmatched online opportunities for game developers. Session invitations, ubiquitous voice, and achievements are just a few of the features that continue to revolutionize the industry. But what else lies within the LIVE...

The process of maintaining inventory is a common and seemingly straightforward scenario within any industry that sells a product. This scenario applies to brick-and-mortar retail stores as well as to pure online businesses. However, if you are attempting...

PowerPoint presentation that covers Web forms, how to secure ASP.NET applications, caching, and monitoring ASP.NET applications. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.What is new in this release:This version is the first release on CNET...