John Coyne's Embedded Blog https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/jcoyne/feed.xml Wed, 17 Apr 2019 04:00:59 GMT en-US hourly 1 Compact 7 Webcast–June 19th! https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/jcoyne/compact-7-webcastjune-19th Mon, 21 May 2012 16:53:11 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/jcoyne/2012/05/21/compact-7-webcastjune-19th/

 

Our Windows Embedded Compact 7 team is hosting a Webcast on June 19th!

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

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.

This sounds like a great topic! Don’t miss it!

Nice Job, Compact Team! Mug

]]> Next Compact 7 Tips and Tricks Webcast–November 29th! https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/jcoyne/next-compact-7-tips-and-tricks-webcastnovember-29th Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:08:33 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/jcoyne/2011/11/17/next-compact-7-tips-and-tricks-webcastnovember-29th/

Hey Everyone,

as I mentioned in the last post, Doug Boling is hosting a series of monthly “tips and tricks” webcasts! The next webcast is right around the corner on November 29th! You can register here.

-JC

Doug will focus on Creating and using Silverlight for Embedded Applications. You’ll hear points on Hardware requirements, using the Expression Blend tool to generate your UI, understanding the native code behind the Embedded UI, and if I know Doug, much more! Definitely a “don’t miss” event!

In addition to the technical content, we will also be working on what topics Doug will cover in future webcasts. you’ll be given the opportunity to provide topics and the fan favorites will be chosen. you can also send me feedback if you like, and I’ll pass along. I say we throw him some doosies! Winking smile

Hope to see you all there (virtually, anyway) and Thanks for doing this, Doug! Mug

-JC

]]> Tips and Tricks for Compact 7 Webcast! https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/jcoyne/tips-and-tricks-for-compact-7-webcast Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:44:30 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/jcoyne/2011/10/20/tips-and-tricks-for-compact-7-webcast/

Howdy Campers – been a while – I’ve been on the road and visiting with customers over the last several months! its been nice to be in the community and talk with customers and partners.

As you all know we’re in full swing with Windows Embedded Compact 7! Lots of new designs are already underway. We have seen a lot of activity with questions, and general how-to’s.

Since there’s such a demand out there, we’re going to start hosting a series of “Tips and Tricks” for Compact 7. we’ll do a monthly webcast, to be hosted by none other that the World Famous Doug Boling! Smile For those who don’t know Doug, he’s one of our infamous MVPs. Doug has been working with our Compact OS since it was just a wee little Real-Time OS. Smile 

The first of these webcasts is scheduled for Next Tuesday, October 25th. Doug will be discussing improving boot times in Compact 7. should be a great session. Don’t miss it!

You can go here to register!

Great to have you presenting for us, Doug! Mug

JC

]]> MIX 2011–Anyone there? https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/jcoyne/mix-2011anyone-there Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:12:22 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/jcoyne/2011/04/13/mix-2011anyone-there/

 

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend the MIX conference this year in LasVegas – Anyone else there? let me know how it’s going!

]]> Certification for Windows Embedded Compact 7! https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/jcoyne/certification-for-windows-embedded-compact-7 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:03:29 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/jcoyne/2011/04/13/certification-for-windows-embedded-compact-7/  

 

Hey Campers – it’s been a while – I thought I’d let you all know that we now have a Certification program for Windows Embedded Compact 7! Olivier Bloch posts today in his blog that it’s all ready to go!

Check it out here!

 

Thanks, Olivier!

-JC

]]> Merry Christmas from Elbacom! (new WES7 toy) https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/jcoyne/merry-christmas-from-elbacom-new-wes7-toy Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:03:00 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/jcoyne/2010/12/29/merry-christmas-from-elbacom-new-wes7-toy/

 

For those who haven’t seen Mike’s post, take a look here for a Christmas present from Elbacom, in the form of a Keyboard Filter Driver!

This Driver allows you to filter virtually ANY keyboard combination (such as CTRL+ALT+DEL) so that the system ignores these commands!

Great idea for things like Kiosks, and Public Internet Terminals!

Thanks, Elbacom! Mug

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]]> New Windows Embedded Standard 7 Book Available! https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/jcoyne/new-windows-embedded-standard-7-book-available Tue, 28 Dec 2010 03:29:00 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/jcoyne/2010/12/28/new-windows-embedded-standard-7-book-available/

Howdy, Campers! It’s been awhile since I’ve been on the airwaves… sorry about that – things get a little hectic over here in Microsoft Land!

I wanted to let everyone know that Sean Liming, one of our Embedded MVP’s has published his latest book -

“Professional’s Guide to Windows Embedded Standard 7”

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I just received my copy and have started looking through it… very comprehensive…here’s a shapshot at what’s covered in the book:

Topics covered include:

Build Process

  • Basic art-of-the-start steps for any project
  • Custom images using Image Configuration Editor (ICE)
  • Distribution shares for your drivers and applications
  • Create custom templates
  • 7 operating system installation passes

Servicing

  • Explores the different tools and servicing scenarios
  • Learn to add missing features using DISM.exe
  • Add new languages to existing images.
  • Upgrade distribution shares

Embedded Enabling Features covered:

  • Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) and EWF API’s
  • File Based Write Filter (FBWF) and FBWF API’s
  • Registry Filter
  • Hibernate Once, Resume Many (HORM)
  • USB Boot
  • Message Box Default Reply
  • Dialog Box Filter

Appearance and Security

  • New components for boot and logon screens
  • Implement custom shells
  • Address OOBE screens for cloned images
  • Create custom local security policies

Other topics

  • Real-Time Support
  • Sensor and Location Platform
  • 3 platform examples walk through the whole development process

Software Requirements:

  • Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010
  • Oracle® VirtualBox

     

    Great job on the book, Sean! Mug

    -JC

    ]]>         AOpen Forum 2010!–it’s all about signage https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/jcoyne/aopen-forum-2010its-all-about-signage Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:49:25 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/jcoyne/2010/08/09/aopen-forum-2010its-all-about-signage/

    I’m here in San Francisco, CA attending the AOpen Partner Forum 2010 – Pretty good Turnout

    We’re here talking about Digital Signage and Retail Trends in general. There’s about 100 people here from all over the world who are thought innovators in the area of Digital Signage. so far, we’ve heard from Intel, and Aopen, talking about things they’re working on… Keep your eyes peeled… very interesting things coming! I’ll be talking about Windows Embedded Standard 7 tomorrow, and all the greatness it brings to Digital Signage.

    I bumped into Chris Thorsen with Paragon Development Systems – a relatively new Embedded Partner – he’s all jazzed up on Digital Signage too. Hot smile

    Here we are discussing Digital Signage over Lunch – we took a slight detour and headed to In N’ Out, which was right around the corner!

    Ok, so that’s Chris’ hand snagging some fries!

    Thanks for hanging out with me at Lunch, Chris! Mug

    -JC

    ]]>         Got Signage? https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/jcoyne/got-signage Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:39:40 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/jcoyne/2010/08/03/got-signage/  

    I’ve been working in and out of the digital signage business for quite a while, with lots of different customers…

    One of the best innovations I’ve seen for signage in some time is Windows Embedded Standard 7. take all the power of Windows 7 from a CPU, graphics and hardware support perspective, and give it the ability to be completely customized – remove non-essential Windows Features, block pop-up messages, use your custom signage application as the shell, etc. Overall, a great solution for the Signage industry as a whole.

    To help bootstrap development in the signage space Intel, along with WinMate, and Help from us, have recently released the Digital Signage Evaluation Kit (DSEK-10) Available here from WinMate. This device is pretty cool. it’s got all the toys you need to make a great DS demo solution (you could actually take it to production too! ) About a billion connectors for any type of display you want, audio, Wifi, Bluetooth, etc.

    Here’s the spec:


    The Device ships with a preinstalled evaluation version of Windows Embedded Standard 7, configured to boot directly into a media playback mode. It also ships with an evaluation version of the WES7 toolkit. I have a PMQ file that I’d be willing to share, in order to accelerate your dev process, if anyone’s interested… just let me know!

    Nice Job, Intel and WinMate! Mug

    -JC

    ]]>         Helping Developers find the right pieces https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/jcoyne/helping-developers-find-the-right-pieces Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:32:12 GMT https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/jcoyne/2010/08/02/helping-developers-find-the-right-pieces/  

    I get asked from time to time about where folks can go to find apps for their WES7 based designs. Let’s say you want to include Antivirus, or Adobe Reader in your image – but aren’t sure that they’re set up to work correctly! well, posted here on the Microsoft News Center, is an article talking about our new Compatible Applications Website. This gives developers a look at apps we’ve tested as functional with WES7. this will help you in the planning (as well as development) process, by saving a TON of time.

    Nice Job, Embedded Team! Mug

    JC

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