WinBuilder is a project dedicated to researching and producing boot disks based on Microsoft Windows operating systems. It has a core development team that maintains the WinBuilder engine software. There are also project development teams that create customized boot disk projects using the engine, like LiveXP and VistaPE. WinBuilder uses a scripting language to automate the creation of boot disks and has an active community that shares app scripts and provides feedback.
Setting up a vscode development environment for mbed 5 application using the ...Steve Mylroie
This document provides instructions for setting up a VSCode development environment for MBed 5 applications using the GCC toolchain on Windows. It discusses installing required applications like VSCode, MBed CLI, Python, GNU tools, Git, Mercurial, Make and debugging tools. It also covers configuring the build and debug environments, verifying the setup, troubleshooting, and interfacing with code repositories. The goal is to help users avoid issues in setting up a working integrated online MBed-local VSCode environment with interactive debugging on Windows.
This document provides an overview of Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems. It defines what an operating system is, discusses features and benefits of Windows 7 like improved boot and loading times compared to Vista. It also describes the different editions of Windows 7 and their key features. The document then summarizes Windows 8, its development history and new interface changes like replacing the Start menu with a Start screen. It outlines system requirements for both Windows 7 and 8.
This document provides an overview of the history and key aspects of the Windows operating system:
- Windows has evolved from early versions like Windows 1.0 in 1985 to the current Windows 98 and Windows NT, which are 32-bit graphical operating systems.
- Key aspects of Windows include its graphical user interface, preemptive multitasking, memory management, use of dynamic link libraries, and device-independent graphics interface.
- Central to Windows is the concept of dynamic linking, where functions are implemented in dynamic link library files located in the Windows system directories. These functions provide the Windows APIs that applications use.
The document provides information about new initiatives at Marla Buzz for the month of November. It discusses events that were held for employees, new training programs, corporate social responsibility activities, and technology updates regarding Windows 8. The training programs focused on topics like JavaScript frameworks, SQL Server performance tuning, and mobile application testing.
Android is an open source operating system used for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. The document provides details about Android like its features, history, installation of Android Studio, and creating a simple "Welcome to Android" app as an example. It discusses key aspects of Android like its architecture, layers, APIs, libraries and how to set up the development environment to build Android apps. The document gives an overview of Android and how to get started with app development using Android Studio.
Yocto Project Open Source Build System and Collaboration InitiativeMarcelo Sanz
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ASP.NET Core is a new open-source and cross-platform framework for building web apps using .NET. It is modular and optimized for server and cloud workflows. .NET Core is also a general purpose development platform maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community on GitHub. It is cross-platform and can be used for various scenarios. .NET Standard solves the code sharing problem and is implemented by .NET Framework, .NET Core, and Xamarin.
The document provides information about the Windows operating system. It discusses:
- The introduction and history of Windows, beginning in 1985 with the original Windows operating system.
- The various families of Windows operating systems, including Windows, Windows Server, Windows Phone, and Windows Embedded.
- The major versions of Windows released over time from Windows 1.0 to the current Windows 8.1, along with the new features introduced in each version.
- Comparisons between Windows and other operating systems like Mac OS and Linux in terms of cost, compatibility, availability, and other factors.
Setting up a vscode development environment for mbed 5 application using the ...Steve Mylroie
This document provides instructions for setting up a VSCode development environment for MBed 5 applications using the GCC toolchain on Windows. It discusses installing required applications like VSCode, MBed CLI, Python, GNU tools, Git, Mercurial, Make and debugging tools. It also covers configuring the build and debug environments, verifying the setup, troubleshooting, and interfacing with code repositories. The goal is to help users avoid issues in setting up a working integrated online MBed-local VSCode environment with interactive debugging on Windows.
This document provides an overview of Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems. It defines what an operating system is, discusses features and benefits of Windows 7 like improved boot and loading times compared to Vista. It also describes the different editions of Windows 7 and their key features. The document then summarizes Windows 8, its development history and new interface changes like replacing the Start menu with a Start screen. It outlines system requirements for both Windows 7 and 8.
This document provides an overview of the history and key aspects of the Windows operating system:
- Windows has evolved from early versions like Windows 1.0 in 1985 to the current Windows 98 and Windows NT, which are 32-bit graphical operating systems.
- Key aspects of Windows include its graphical user interface, preemptive multitasking, memory management, use of dynamic link libraries, and device-independent graphics interface.
- Central to Windows is the concept of dynamic linking, where functions are implemented in dynamic link library files located in the Windows system directories. These functions provide the Windows APIs that applications use.
The document provides information about new initiatives at Marla Buzz for the month of November. It discusses events that were held for employees, new training programs, corporate social responsibility activities, and technology updates regarding Windows 8. The training programs focused on topics like JavaScript frameworks, SQL Server performance tuning, and mobile application testing.
Android is an open source operating system used for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. The document provides details about Android like its features, history, installation of Android Studio, and creating a simple "Welcome to Android" app as an example. It discusses key aspects of Android like its architecture, layers, APIs, libraries and how to set up the development environment to build Android apps. The document gives an overview of Android and how to get started with app development using Android Studio.
Yocto Project Open Source Build System and Collaboration InitiativeMarcelo Sanz
The Yocto Project creates a custom embedded Linux distribution for a device by building recipes that define how to obtain, patch, compile and package software, rather than using an existing Linux distribution. It provides a common build environment and tools to configure, build and test embedded systems across different processor architectures.
ASP.NET Core is a new open-source and cross-platform framework for building web apps using .NET. It is modular and optimized for server and cloud workflows. .NET Core is also a general purpose development platform maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community on GitHub. It is cross-platform and can be used for various scenarios. .NET Standard solves the code sharing problem and is implemented by .NET Framework, .NET Core, and Xamarin.
The document provides information about the Windows operating system. It discusses:
- The introduction and history of Windows, beginning in 1985 with the original Windows operating system.
- The various families of Windows operating systems, including Windows, Windows Server, Windows Phone, and Windows Embedded.
- The major versions of Windows released over time from Windows 1.0 to the current Windows 8.1, along with the new features introduced in each version.
- Comparisons between Windows and other operating systems like Mac OS and Linux in terms of cost, compatibility, availability, and other factors.
windows operating system and its advancementsparthrai2
The document provides a history of operating systems from their early absence in 1940s computers through modern versions like Windows 7. It traces the evolution from batch processing systems in the 1950s to graphical user interfaces in Windows 95. The document also defines what an operating system is and describes common operating system features like program execution, interfaces, input/output handling, error handling, memory management, and process management. It concludes by listing several Windows operating systems from Windows 95 through Windows 7.
Windows 8 was introduced by Microsoft in 2012 with significant changes from previous versions. It focused on emerging technologies and security features. The user interface was based on a new 'Metro Design Language' and supported both desktop and tablet devices. New features included faster startup times, lock screen notifications, and tighter integration with online services like SkyDrive. Some familiar features were removed like the Start Menu. Microsoft also introduced their own tablet hardware, the Surface, to pair with the new Windows 8 operating system.
The document provides guidance for Android developers looking to create applications for Windows Phone 7. It compares the programming stacks and frameworks between Android and WP7. While there are similarities in design principles, WP7 applications should take advantage of unique Metro design guidelines. The document outlines user interface guidelines, development tools, programming languages, application lifecycles and data storage between the two platforms.
The document discusses the key differences and features of Windows 8 and Windows 7. It covers topics such as operating system definition and goals, differences in start buttons, boot times, and memory management between the two systems. Hardware requirements and the benefits of Windows 7 like the start menu are compared to Windows 8's metro interface. Performance tests show Windows 8 has faster boot, shutdown, and file transfer speeds than Windows 7.
Ross Burton has been working on the Yocto Project for nearly a year and previously worked on its precursor, Poky. The Yocto Project helps companies build customized Linux distributions for embedded products like set-top boxes, digital signs, networking equipment, and more. It provides advantages over general purpose desktop distributions by being designed for long-term use, having reproducible builds, and allowing full customization while maintaining standards and support.
This document provides an overview of the Windows Phone 7 development platform for iPhone application developers. It covers the key differences and similarities between the two platforms, including the development tools, programming languages, UI frameworks, and application lifecycles. The document is organized into multiple chapters that introduce Windows Phone 7 concepts and guide iPhone developers on migrating their skills and applications to the new platform.
Android was founded in 2003 by Andy Rubin to develop smarter mobile devices. The first commercial version, Android 1.0, was released in 2008. Subsequent releases of Android added new features and improvements. Android is an open source operating system based on the Linux kernel that uses Java applications. It supports a variety of hardware, media formats, and connectivity technologies.
The document discusses several reasons why Linux is better than Windows. It argues that Linux is less vulnerable to viruses since it has an open source model with many programmers reviewing code. It also notes that Linux requires fewer software installations out of the box and has better stability and uptime. Additionally, Linux software updates are centralized rather than needing to update each program individually.
Explain the 10 commercial DTP Software and their uses with suitable example. ...Shobhit Jain
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Evolution of Android Operating System and it’s Versionsijtsrd
Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. It can be considered as a software platform as well as an operating system for mobile devices based on the Linux operating system and currently developed by Google. It is designed primarily for touch screens mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. One of the most widely used mobile OS these days is android. It is free and open source software its source code is known as Android Open Source Project AOSP , which is primarily licensed under the Apache License. This Paper Contains android architecture consists of key applications, Application framework, Native libraries, Android runtime, DVM, Linux Kernal., Many versions of Android Operating System are KitKat, JellyBean, Honeycomb, Froyo etc… Advantages and Disadvantages of Android and also the conclusion. Aishwarya Gujar | Prof. Pratibha Adkar "Evolution of Android Operating System and it’s Versions" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd42519.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.comengineering/computer-engineering/42519/evolution-of-android-operating-system-and-it’s-versions/aishwarya-gujar
Android is an open source software stack that includes an operating system, middleware, and key applications for mobile devices. It allows developers full access to APIs and enables reuse of components and sharing of data between applications. The Android software development kit provides core libraries and APIs for developing applications using Java, along with a Dalvik virtual machine to execute applications.
Android is an open-source, Linux-based operating system developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance for mobile devices. It was created in 2004 by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears, and Chris White. Android uses a modified Linux kernel, middleware, libraries and APIs written in C and application software running on an application framework which includes Java-compatible libraries. Some key features of Android include multi-touch support, external storage, Bluetooth, messaging and web browsing capabilities. The top Android phones include models from Samsung, HTC, Motorola and T-Mobile that offer fast performance and multimedia features. Advantages of Android phones are multitasking, notifications and a large selection of applications, while disadvantages include
A million ways to provision embedded linux devicesMender.io
Drew Moseley presented on the many ways to provision embedded Linux devices. There are over a million ways due to variations in boards, manufacturers, bootloaders, storage, and more. He discussed common provisioning models including SD cards, eMMC, SPI flash, raw NAND, and Android fastboot. Tools like Yocto, U-Boot, and Mender can help manage the process, while considerations like manufacturing, development workflows, and product development also impact provisioning.
Android is an open source operating system developed by Google. It was unveiled in 2007 and the first Android phone was sold in 2008. Over the years Android has gone through many updates that have added new features and improved performance, with each major release named after a dessert item. Its main competitors are Apple's iOS and Microsoft's Windows operating systems.
Android is an open-source operating system used primarily for smartphones and tablets. It was developed by Android Inc, which was acquired by Google in 2005. Android uses a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software. It has a large community of app developers and offers apps to users via online stores like Google Play. By 2010, Android became the world's leading smartphone platform.
Evolution of Microsoft windows operating systemsSai praveen Seva
- Microsoft Windows is a series of graphical interface operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. It introduced the concept of using a mouse and iconic windows to drive a computer's graphical user interface.
- Early versions included Windows 1.0 in 1985, Windows 2.0 in 1987, and Windows 3.0 in 1990. Windows 3.0 became the first widely successful version.
- Later major releases included Windows 95 in 1995, Windows 98 in 1998, Windows 2000 in 2000, Windows XP in 2001, Windows Vista in 2007, Windows 7 in 2009, Windows 8 in 2012, and Windows 10 in 2015. Each new version built upon the previous with updated features, improved security, and new capabilities.
Microsoft acquired networking technology from 3Com Corporation and incorporated it into products like LAN Manager and Windows. None provided the stability of Novell NetWare until Windows NT Server, which was Microsoft's first commercially successful venture into networking. Key features of Windows 2000/NT included Active Directory for improved object management, security features like Encrypting File System, and management tools like the Microsoft Management Console.
Why the yocto project for my io t project elc_edinburgh_2018Mender.io
This document summarizes a presentation about using the Yocto Project for IoT projects. It discusses the challenges of embedded Linux development and introduces the Yocto Project as a build system that can address these challenges. It provides an overview of the Yocto Project workflow and features like its layer-based structure and SDK support. Finally, it outlines benefits of using the Yocto Project for IoT projects, including support for common IoT protocols and the ability to customize software for specific hardware.
The document provides an overview of visual application programming and introduces key concepts like programs, programming languages, source code, executable files, language translators, the .NET framework, and the Visual Studio integrated development environment. It discusses creating a basic "Hello World" window application in C# using Visual Studio, including adding controls to the window form, adding code to update the label text when a button is clicked, and running the application.
John Kiser has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, IT support, and software development. He currently owns a small business called Shark Bite Cove Beach Supplies where he manufactures novelty items using CNC machines and 3D printing. Previously, he worked at Intel for over 20 years in various roles including lab manager, software validation engineer, and senior technician. He has extensive experience with Windows, Linux, networking, databases, and programming languages like C++, C#, PHP, and Assembly.
windows operating system and its advancementsparthrai2
The document provides a history of operating systems from their early absence in 1940s computers through modern versions like Windows 7. It traces the evolution from batch processing systems in the 1950s to graphical user interfaces in Windows 95. The document also defines what an operating system is and describes common operating system features like program execution, interfaces, input/output handling, error handling, memory management, and process management. It concludes by listing several Windows operating systems from Windows 95 through Windows 7.
Windows 8 was introduced by Microsoft in 2012 with significant changes from previous versions. It focused on emerging technologies and security features. The user interface was based on a new 'Metro Design Language' and supported both desktop and tablet devices. New features included faster startup times, lock screen notifications, and tighter integration with online services like SkyDrive. Some familiar features were removed like the Start Menu. Microsoft also introduced their own tablet hardware, the Surface, to pair with the new Windows 8 operating system.
The document provides guidance for Android developers looking to create applications for Windows Phone 7. It compares the programming stacks and frameworks between Android and WP7. While there are similarities in design principles, WP7 applications should take advantage of unique Metro design guidelines. The document outlines user interface guidelines, development tools, programming languages, application lifecycles and data storage between the two platforms.
The document discusses the key differences and features of Windows 8 and Windows 7. It covers topics such as operating system definition and goals, differences in start buttons, boot times, and memory management between the two systems. Hardware requirements and the benefits of Windows 7 like the start menu are compared to Windows 8's metro interface. Performance tests show Windows 8 has faster boot, shutdown, and file transfer speeds than Windows 7.
Ross Burton has been working on the Yocto Project for nearly a year and previously worked on its precursor, Poky. The Yocto Project helps companies build customized Linux distributions for embedded products like set-top boxes, digital signs, networking equipment, and more. It provides advantages over general purpose desktop distributions by being designed for long-term use, having reproducible builds, and allowing full customization while maintaining standards and support.
This document provides an overview of the Windows Phone 7 development platform for iPhone application developers. It covers the key differences and similarities between the two platforms, including the development tools, programming languages, UI frameworks, and application lifecycles. The document is organized into multiple chapters that introduce Windows Phone 7 concepts and guide iPhone developers on migrating their skills and applications to the new platform.
Android was founded in 2003 by Andy Rubin to develop smarter mobile devices. The first commercial version, Android 1.0, was released in 2008. Subsequent releases of Android added new features and improvements. Android is an open source operating system based on the Linux kernel that uses Java applications. It supports a variety of hardware, media formats, and connectivity technologies.
The document discusses several reasons why Linux is better than Windows. It argues that Linux is less vulnerable to viruses since it has an open source model with many programmers reviewing code. It also notes that Linux requires fewer software installations out of the box and has better stability and uptime. Additionally, Linux software updates are centralized rather than needing to update each program individually.
Explain the 10 commercial DTP Software and their uses with suitable example. ...Shobhit Jain
The document discusses 10 desktop publishing (DTP) software programs and provides details about each, including versions and supported operating systems. The 10 programs are: 1) Adobe PageMaker, 2) Coral Draw, 3) Adobe Photoshop, 4) Adobe InDesign, 5) Corel Ventura, 6) Adobe FrameMaker, 7) Microsoft Publisher, 8) QuarkXPress, 9) IStudio Publisher, and 10) Scribus. For each program, the document lists the various versions released and the operating systems they were compatible with.
Evolution of Android Operating System and it’s Versionsijtsrd
Android is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications. It can be considered as a software platform as well as an operating system for mobile devices based on the Linux operating system and currently developed by Google. It is designed primarily for touch screens mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. One of the most widely used mobile OS these days is android. It is free and open source software its source code is known as Android Open Source Project AOSP , which is primarily licensed under the Apache License. This Paper Contains android architecture consists of key applications, Application framework, Native libraries, Android runtime, DVM, Linux Kernal., Many versions of Android Operating System are KitKat, JellyBean, Honeycomb, Froyo etc… Advantages and Disadvantages of Android and also the conclusion. Aishwarya Gujar | Prof. Pratibha Adkar "Evolution of Android Operating System and it’s Versions" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd42519.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.comengineering/computer-engineering/42519/evolution-of-android-operating-system-and-it’s-versions/aishwarya-gujar
Android is an open source software stack that includes an operating system, middleware, and key applications for mobile devices. It allows developers full access to APIs and enables reuse of components and sharing of data between applications. The Android software development kit provides core libraries and APIs for developing applications using Java, along with a Dalvik virtual machine to execute applications.
Android is an open-source, Linux-based operating system developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance for mobile devices. It was created in 2004 by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears, and Chris White. Android uses a modified Linux kernel, middleware, libraries and APIs written in C and application software running on an application framework which includes Java-compatible libraries. Some key features of Android include multi-touch support, external storage, Bluetooth, messaging and web browsing capabilities. The top Android phones include models from Samsung, HTC, Motorola and T-Mobile that offer fast performance and multimedia features. Advantages of Android phones are multitasking, notifications and a large selection of applications, while disadvantages include
A million ways to provision embedded linux devicesMender.io
Drew Moseley presented on the many ways to provision embedded Linux devices. There are over a million ways due to variations in boards, manufacturers, bootloaders, storage, and more. He discussed common provisioning models including SD cards, eMMC, SPI flash, raw NAND, and Android fastboot. Tools like Yocto, U-Boot, and Mender can help manage the process, while considerations like manufacturing, development workflows, and product development also impact provisioning.
Android is an open source operating system developed by Google. It was unveiled in 2007 and the first Android phone was sold in 2008. Over the years Android has gone through many updates that have added new features and improved performance, with each major release named after a dessert item. Its main competitors are Apple's iOS and Microsoft's Windows operating systems.
Android is an open-source operating system used primarily for smartphones and tablets. It was developed by Android Inc, which was acquired by Google in 2005. Android uses a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software. It has a large community of app developers and offers apps to users via online stores like Google Play. By 2010, Android became the world's leading smartphone platform.
Evolution of Microsoft windows operating systemsSai praveen Seva
- Microsoft Windows is a series of graphical interface operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. It introduced the concept of using a mouse and iconic windows to drive a computer's graphical user interface.
- Early versions included Windows 1.0 in 1985, Windows 2.0 in 1987, and Windows 3.0 in 1990. Windows 3.0 became the first widely successful version.
- Later major releases included Windows 95 in 1995, Windows 98 in 1998, Windows 2000 in 2000, Windows XP in 2001, Windows Vista in 2007, Windows 7 in 2009, Windows 8 in 2012, and Windows 10 in 2015. Each new version built upon the previous with updated features, improved security, and new capabilities.
Microsoft acquired networking technology from 3Com Corporation and incorporated it into products like LAN Manager and Windows. None provided the stability of Novell NetWare until Windows NT Server, which was Microsoft's first commercially successful venture into networking. Key features of Windows 2000/NT included Active Directory for improved object management, security features like Encrypting File System, and management tools like the Microsoft Management Console.
Why the yocto project for my io t project elc_edinburgh_2018Mender.io
This document summarizes a presentation about using the Yocto Project for IoT projects. It discusses the challenges of embedded Linux development and introduces the Yocto Project as a build system that can address these challenges. It provides an overview of the Yocto Project workflow and features like its layer-based structure and SDK support. Finally, it outlines benefits of using the Yocto Project for IoT projects, including support for common IoT protocols and the ability to customize software for specific hardware.
The document provides an overview of visual application programming and introduces key concepts like programs, programming languages, source code, executable files, language translators, the .NET framework, and the Visual Studio integrated development environment. It discusses creating a basic "Hello World" window application in C# using Visual Studio, including adding controls to the window form, adding code to update the label text when a button is clicked, and running the application.
John Kiser has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, IT support, and software development. He currently owns a small business called Shark Bite Cove Beach Supplies where he manufactures novelty items using CNC machines and 3D printing. Previously, he worked at Intel for over 20 years in various roles including lab manager, software validation engineer, and senior technician. He has extensive experience with Windows, Linux, networking, databases, and programming languages like C++, C#, PHP, and Assembly.
Submitted for the partial fulfillment of Bachelor's in Technology by submitting a Mini Project Completely built from scratch for submission under Dot Net mini Project External.
This document provides instructions for getting started with C# programming, including downloading the necessary .NET Framework SDK from Microsoft or Mono, and setting up a development environment. The Microsoft .NET Framework SDK can be installed on Windows, while Mono's implementation supports Windows, Linux, and other operating systems. Both include a C# compiler. The document recommends adding the compiler path to the system PATH variable for convenience when compiling from the command line. Integrated development environments like Visual Studio offer additional editing, compiling and debugging features.
This document provides instructions for getting started with C# programming, including downloading the necessary .NET Framework SDK from Microsoft or Mono, and setting up a development environment. The Microsoft .NET Framework SDK can be installed on Windows, while Mono's implementation works on Windows, Linux, and other operating systems. Both provide a compiler (csc or mcs) that is used to compile C# code. A text editor can be used for writing code but integrated development environments like Visual Studio offer additional features like syntax highlighting and debugging tools.
This document provides instructions for getting started with C# programming, including downloading the necessary .NET Framework SDK from Microsoft or Mono, and setting up a development environment. The Microsoft .NET Framework SDK can be installed on Windows, while Mono's implementation supports Windows, Linux, and other operating systems. Both provide a compiler (csc or mcs) that is used to compile C# code. A text editor can be used for writing code but integrated development environments like Visual Studio offer additional features like syntax highlighting and debugging tools.
This document provides instructions for getting started with C# programming, including downloading the necessary .NET Framework SDK from Microsoft or Mono, and setting up a development environment. The Microsoft .NET Framework SDK can be installed on Windows, while Mono's implementation supports Windows, Linux, and other operating systems. Both include a C# compiler. The document recommends adding the compiler path to the system PATH variable for convenience when compiling from the command line. Integrated development environments like Visual Studio offer additional editing, compiling and debugging features.
The document provides an overview of variables in C#. It discusses the different types of variables in C# including fields, local variables, and parameters. Fields are associated with classes and can be instance variables, static variables, or constants. Local variables are declared within methods and blocks and have scope and extent limited to that block. Parameters are variables associated with methods and can be value types, reference types, in parameters, out parameters, or params parameters. The document explains the differences between these variable types.
This document provides instructions for getting started with C# programming, including downloading the necessary .NET Framework SDK from Microsoft or Mono, and setting up a development environment. The Microsoft .NET Framework SDK can be installed on Windows, while Mono's implementation supports Windows, Linux, and other operating systems. Both provide a compiler (csc or mcs) that is added to the system path for easy access. Text editors can be used for writing code but IDEs like Visual Studio offer additional features like syntax highlighting, compiling, and debugging.
The document provides an overview of variables in C#. It discusses the different types of variables in C# including fields, local variables, and parameters. Fields are associated with classes and can be instance variables, static variables, or constants. Local variables are declared within methods and blocks and have scope and extent. Parameters are variables associated with methods and can be value types, reference types, in parameters, out parameters, or params parameters. Each variable must be declared with an explicit type that matches the type of values assigned to the variable.
Development Main article: Development of Windows Vista The Windows ...butest
Windows Vista development began in 2001 and saw many delays and changes in direction. It was rebuilt using the Windows Server 2003 codebase and underwent extensive beta testing. Key new features included the Windows Aero interface, improved search capabilities, the Sidebar for widgets, Internet Explorer 7, improved media applications, and enhanced backup and security features. Development concluded in November 2006 after a lengthy and revised development cycle.
Windows Embedded Compact 7 enables developers to build connected embedded devices. It features a DirectShow multimedia pipeline for playback, a Media Library for organizing media content, and a Media Player for local and networked playback. It also supports interaction with DLNA devices to allow sharing and streaming of media across a home network. Compact 7 provides tools and an OS to integrate devices into the Windows ecosystem and enable rich user experiences.
This document is a manual for the Inptools software package. It provides instructions for installing and using Inptools on Windows and Linux systems. Inptools allows processing of EPANET INP files through a Windows Explorer context menu and command line tools. The manual describes the various version releases and changes. It also covers troubleshooting, development, and licensing information.
Windows 8 is a new operating system produced by Microsoft that runs on PCs, laptops, tablets and other devices. It introduces significant changes to the graphical user interface and platform, including a new "Metro" interface design. Windows 8 allows developers to create apps using HTML5/JavaScript, C/C++ and C#/XAML for the new Metro-style app platform. It also provides faster performance, built-in security features, and integration with cloud services and Microsoft accounts.
The opening address for the Windows Embedded & Robotics European Campus Tour. This presentation provides an overview of the Embedded Windows technology available and lots of examples of its use.
.NET Core is an open source, cross-platform development platform maintained by Microsoft that allows developers to build applications that run on Windows, Linux, and MacOS. It is designed to be fast, flexible and modern. Key characteristics include being open source, cross-platform support for major operating systems, flexible deployment options including framework-dependent and self-contained, compatibility with .NET Framework and command-line tools. The .NET Core platform consists of a runtime, fundamental libraries, SDK and compiler tools, and an app host.
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This document outlines an induction day agenda for learning about open source licensing and compliance. The morning sessions cover open source context, licenses, and practices. The afternoon focuses on how to use the TripleCheck tool for code analysis and interpreting results. Participants are advised to bring a laptop and notes. Understanding open source licenses is important because most software uses third-party code and non-compliance can lead to legal issues and court cases. Technical due diligence is required to ensure proper licensing and avoid intellectual property problems.
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SPDX is an open format for describing software licenses, contents and ownership. It is a simple text document with great benefits for software governance. But have you ever seen one? Despite being an open standard, there aren't many available to public. Using only Linux, GitHub and F/OSS tools, Nuno and Ben were fuelled to prove that SPDX is also applicable to everyday projects. As result, the first large-scale SPDX Internet archive came to exist. Join this presentation to learn how over 1 million SPDX documents were created using open data in large-scale repositories and how easy it is to create one. From now forward you'll be able to express the licenses in your code automatically and create licensing transparency by yourself.
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As developers of open source and free software, we share our code freely with the world. It feels great. The problem is when someone points out that the code can't be used for some odd reason. Either because of missing license information or because the reported licenses are incompatible.
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This document provides tips for managing stakeholders, interacting with remote peers, building social capital, and managing one's boss. It discusses identifying and prioritizing key stakeholders, understanding their motivations and needs, and influencing their opinions. When working with remote peers, it emphasizes creating opportunities for face-to-face interaction, setting clear goals, providing feedback, and fostering cultural understanding. Building social capital involves making strong connections between employees, enabling trust, and fostering cooperation through retention, networks, trustworthy leadership, and common purpose. Managing one's boss effectively requires compatible work styles, clear mutual expectations, dependable information flow, honesty, and making good use of time and resources.
1. WinBuilder is a project dedicated to the research and production of boot disks based on Microsoft
Windows Operative Systems.
Nuno Brito
March 2009
2. Index of Contents
Background...........................................................................................................................................3
Development Structure.........................................................................................................................4
Core Development...........................................................................................................................4
Project Development teams.............................................................................................................5
App script developers......................................................................................................................6
Beta testing and feedback................................................................................................................6
Script Engine and programming language...........................................................................................6
Script levels......................................................................................................................................7
Syntax usage....................................................................................................................................8
Script UI.........................................................................................................................................10
Marketing............................................................................................................................................11
Target Audience.............................................................................................................................11
Partnerships....................................................................................................................................11
Press...............................................................................................................................................12
Forums...........................................................................................................................................13
Conclusion..........................................................................................................................................13
3. Background
WinBuilder is tied to the concept of constructing customized Windows Operative Systems.
Microsoft binary files from the Windows Install CD/DVD's are used as source to build these
customized versions without resorting to the internal Windows installer as typically expected and
this process is achieved in full conformity with MS's EULA (End User License Agreement).
A typical WinBuilder project will make available a customized Operative System that is suited for
very specific purposes, in most cases it will be used for System deployment tasks or used as
computer recovery tool.
The ideal work platform for these projects is Windows PE (PreInstalled Environment) due to
several characteristics as the default footprint size (<300Mb), portability and optimal performance
due to the lack of addons traditionally expected on a full Windows Install..
Early versions of Windows PE began with Windows 95 which was installed using a reduced version
of Windows 3.11 (called “mini”). Later with XP, the graphical portion of the Windows XP Install
process started being performed by the core OS itself, which is launched with a specific parameter
called “/miniNT”.
Microsoft also made available a customizable Windows PE package to a few selected organizations
who purchased the right to use this technology, however, the previously mentioned “/miniNT”
switch was quickly explored by System Administrators because it was possible to manufacture a
minimally functional and portable Windows XP OS as alternative to the official Windows PE
package.
A XP based PE OS is typically small sized and works from Read-Only media as the case of
CDROM's. It's portable and supports a satisfatory array of Windows 32 bit programs that come
handy for advanced diagnostics or repair of machine from where they boot. This home-made
solution was available at a small fraction of the cost implied for Windows PE license as this usage
doesn't breach the terms available on the standard XP EULA.
However, building such OS required a construction process understood only by people with some
degree of experience handling and debugging MS software.
In 2002, the first tool to ease the task of using this “/minint” switch was published by Bart
Lagerweij, entitled “Bart's PE Builder” and based on the same construction method adopted by
Windows PE version 1. This software quickly become the standard tool to produce Windows PE
boot disks from Windows XP and Windows 2003 sources.
WinBuilder surfaced at the boot disk history in 2005 as a tool designed for developers interested in
customizing even further these Windows PE boot disks to even more extreme levels of usage,
quickly gaining reputation and respect as a quality project.
Over the years, the results remained very satisfactory and WinBuilder consolidated it's position as
the “de Facto” tool for thousands of IT workers and home users when it comes to customize
Windows PE images.
Projects like LiveXP, VistaPE and similar boot disk projects are continuously developed by an
interesting community of people around the world who volunteer to contribute with their talent and
further explore the potentialities of the Windows PE platforms.
4. With the advent of Windows Vista and Windows 7, WinBuilder became the only software capable
of creating Windows PE versions 2 and 3 as alternative to the tools distributed by Microsoft in the
WAIK package.
All work inside the official WinBuilder structure is organized and based on volunteer work, the
developed projects attempt to follow a strict non-profit policy as much as possible to make these
products more attractive and available to a wider audience.
Exceptions are occasionally made when a company directly contributes to project developments by
sponsoring a software developer with the intention of providing an end result that would meet their
specific expectations.
Development Structure
The development of this project is separated into specific groups of action:
– WinBuilder core development team
– Project development teams
– App script developers
– Beta testing and feedback
Core Development
The core development team is responsible for the compilation of WinBuilder.exe – the core engine
of all winbuilder projects. This team is currently composed by three members, myself (Nuno Brito,
Portugal) along with Peter Schlang (Germany) and Robert Kochem (Germany). I am responsible
for managing this team and along with joining the coding effort, I also decide whenever a newer
edition is ready for being made available to the public. Peter is the senior developer and he is
responsible for solving the bugs reported by users. Robert is dedicating his time to implement very
specific features and optimizations to the code.
The WinBuilder core uses a versioning method based on full numbers where even numbers
represent a stable edition and even numbers are used for beta versions.
Compilation of this engine is achieved with the use of Delphi 7 which allows to produce binaries
compatible for use from Windows 95 to Windows 7 along with some limited support for running
under WINE/Linux. At the moment we are considering the transfer to Delphi 2007 to allow the full
native support of Unicode implementation for a better performance when working with full
Unicode based language OS's as for better support to Russian and Asian users.
Currently, Winbuilder is using stable version 076 and preparing to release beta version 077.
5. Project Development teams
Each project is composed by either it's author as a single developer or as a team of developers if the
project grows in popularity. At current, projects considered popular by the main stream of users are
LiveXP and VistaPE.
On the case of LiveXP, it's a project targeted for use with NT5 – the platform for Windows XP and
Windows 2003. It is a direct concurrent to the popular project from Bart Lagerweij (BartPE) and it's
development team is composed by two members: David Kummerow (Australia) and Cemal Tolga
Talas (Turkiye), that successfully ensure that the project is updated and using the latest available
techniques.
VistaPE, currently developed by Sergey Gurinovich (Russia) and Markus Debus (Germany), is
based on the Windows PE 2 technology provided for free by Microsoft. The original version from
Sergey was extraordinary from a perspective of project functionality but lacked the proper
documentation or easy to understand functioning for other users. This detail was later solved by
Markus as he prepared this project for the official release on the C'T magazine.
Many other projects are also available and developed by the respective members, in most cases
these projects are specific derivations from other projects already made available.
A list of available projects is listed on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WinBuilder
• VistaPE Based on Windows PE 2.0 (included on Windows Vista DVD and WAIK)
• PE21 - boot disk project based on Windows PE 2.1
• NativeEx - Small sized Windows XP PE boot disk (~50Mb)
• LiveXP - Based on nativeEx, contains a large archive of programs targeted for computer
repair and administration
• UXP - Based On Windows XP for making a multiboot CD/DVD which includes LiveXP and
WinRoot ( also for customization of the CD/DVD there are other apps used such as Nlite ,
etc.
• PicoXP - Minimalistic 14 MB boot disk based on XP
• ReactOS live CD - Based on the open-source ReactOS
• BartPEcore - running bartPE inside a winbuilder environment
• NaughtyPE - Windows XP PE boot disk with sound support and other multimedia features.
Projects for newer technology based on Windows PE 3 from Windows 7 are already being made
available although it is not yet considered mature enough for a wider audience until the RTM
version of Windows 7 is made available: http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?
showtopic=7250
6. App script developers
A fundamental portion of each project is the amount of functionality that can be added onto the
finished product. One of the most request features is the incorporation of third party programs such
as file recovery tools, image backup tools like Ghost or Acronis or even specific tools for network
and computer diagnostic.
The scripts that add these programs are called “App scripts” and are in most cases developed by
volunteers who create and share them freely with the rest of the winbuilder community.
App scripts follow very specific guidelines regarding how they should be created and project
developers include some of these scripts of their official project distribution. This simple
organization allowed to gather hundreds of scripts which are usually found at a specific location
inside the winbuilder support forum: http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?showforum=65
Beta testing and feedback
One of the most important characteristics about WinBuilder is the strong motivation and
development effort carried by developers. The link between the developing effort and the user
feedback is quite encouraging to lead newer code improvements constantly.
App script developers or regular users are strongly motivated to write about any issues or bugs that
were found during their usage experience and the respective developer works to implement the
necessary measures, the support forums for winbuilder and the respective bug tracker are good
examples that showcase on daily basis how quickly the reported issues get corrected.
http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?showforum=33
http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?autocom=bugtracker
Beta testing phase is also popular amongst wb users and the latest beta discussions for version 075
motivated more than 700 feedback replies (http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?
showtopic=4654) from fan users and script developers.
Script Engine and programming language
WinBuilder uses it's own scripting language, interpreting script files at runtime whose instructions
will guide the project construction.
The programming language was designed from scratch and is a fully functional programming
paradigm capable of using conditional statements, loops, variables, reusing functions and all the
usual features usually expected in traditional high-level coding languages such as C or Pascal.
7. To feed the engine, text files containing the script instructions are processed at runtime by the
interpreter, which provides direct access to many of the internal Win32 functions, combined with
unique set of internal functions to allow the construction of these OS's.
The script code is contained inside text files and is often divided into groups that allow to organize
the code as necessary.
A typical script filename will use a .script extension and include three basic INI style sections:
[main], [variables], [process]
“Main” section holds the parameters that identify this script. The title to be displayed on the script
browser window, the level of execution inside the project, the author name, contact details, etc.
[main]
Title=Sudoku
Description=The popular number game
Level=5
“Variables” will declare the global script variables using a Key=Value INI style, these variables can
later be modified or even created from scratch at runtime but this section is still valuable to help
developers have specific location where it is possible to modify the basic settings of their script by
other users.
[variables]
%ProgramEXE%=sudoku.exe
“Process” is the first section of the file where the code is interpreted, the engine will read each
sequence of commands at this section (line by line on most cases) and call other customized
sections as the developer decides as necessary.
[process]
echo,”Hello World!”
Script levels
Thought the script syntax is valid in the same manner for all scripts, scripts are organized by levels
of execution which determinate their role inside the project build process.
This functionality allows to establish a sense of hierarchy in the build process that will ensure that
each script is executed at the expected step of the project construction and developers can set this
value inside at the [main] section as the example below:
[main]
level=9
If no level value is specified then it will default to level 5.
8. It is possible to assign a value from 1 to 10. These values may be assigned as necessary for each
project and level 5 is commonly reserved for the common app script category. Below is the typical
configuration found on the most popular projects at this moment.
1 – Inspection scripts, check if there are valid conditions to build the project
2 – Build scripts, will prepare folders and copy files from the source media.
3 – Kernel preparation, produce adequate registry hives and expected DLL/OCX registrations
4 – Kernel customization, in most cases add the Explorer Shell and perform OS customizations.
5 – App scripts, scripts that install programs inside the target project
6 – Drivers, add support for hardware – typically mass storage media, NIC's and Graphic Adapters
7 – Final optimizations, typically destined to compress the overall project or similar improvements
8 – Emulation, test the project functionality inside a PC emulator (Qemu, VirtualBox or VMware)
9 – Final step, save the media onto CD/DVD/USB
Syntax usage
Most of the learning process to use the scriptable syntax is done using the examples from available
scripts since they are fairly intuitive to use, although the syntax is also documented in detail at the
project webpage as reference for advanced coders:
http://winbuilder.net/help/scripts/script_syntax.html
There is also a custom developed external API extension that is closed tied to script syntax although
it is not part of the official array of scriptable commands.
This extension is based on a consortium between the project developers of the most popular projects
that began in 2007 with the intention to harmonize the coding of a specific type of scripts called
“app script” that installs a third party program onto the target windows project.
At the time before this implementation, a project with a popular community support would see
available many scripts that would add a program onto the project but the coding style relied on
static variables and definition which require a code rewrite sooner or later as the project evolved.
The result of this joint effort was the appearance of an external API that allows an app script to be
reused between projects that are built from different windows platform or project designs.
It is common that app scripts also contain the binary files for the third party program itself if the
respective software product allows this sort of distribution (the case for freeware programs).
Binary files are attached to these text files are compressed and encoded automatically into a format
that allows their distribution without getting corrupted.
Bellow is an example of an app script:
[main]
Title=Sudoku
Description=The popular number game
Level=5
[variables]
%ProgramTitle%=Sudoku
9. %ProgramEXE%=sudoku.exe
%ProgramFolder%=Sudoku
[process]
Add_Shortcut,Desktop
Add_Shortcut,AutoStart
Add_Shortcut,StartMenu,Games and Fun
unpack
As noted, the code does not contain any static WinBuilder syntax. The used commands are custom
defined commands that belong to the external API. These functions are adapted to the scope of the
project under which the script is being executed.
This level of high abstraction allows a very flexible type of script, prepared to withstand the
evolution and modification of projects without affecting the app script coding in future years.
The app script format is documented on the following link:
http://winbuilder.net/help/scripts/script_application.html
It is constantly developed and improved by the respective the development experts, more
information on the current API status is found at the following link: http://www.boot-
land.net/forums/index.php?showforum=7
Code examples from hundreds of app scripts are available at the official app script repository:
http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?showforum=65
10. Script UI
One peculiar feature of these scripts is the capacity to also support a simple user interface that
allows the end user to modify particular settings at each script.
The UI can be created using an internal WYSIWYG editor included inside WinBuilder.exe, below
is an example of this interface found at the LiveXP project.
11. Marketing
Windows boot disk technology is as a niche market as it was previously only made available to
users with a specific knowledge on this area. We've tried to break this concept into a tool designed
as a “One-Click” experience for most projects, resulting in a very attractive solution.
The common way to raise public awareness of any given software product is to purchase publicity
resorting to ad banners, however, since this project adopted a non-profit policy, other methods were
applied to overcome the lack of financial resources and are detailed in the chapters below.
Target Audience
WinBuilder is a tool designed from the start for an audience of users with no experience on this
field and also for users performing advanced IT tasks in corporate environments.
It is not easy to keep this tool attractive to such extreme ends of the audience array, yet, a balance
has been achieved over the years with the development of specific projects orientated to particular
audience segments and providing easy to understand documentation to allow new users learn how
to use this tool for their needs. A lot of work has also been put into a visually intuitive UI at each
project.
This effort contributed to keep WinBuilder as a very popular and flexible tool amongst those who
seek advanced features on their boot disks.
Partnerships
To raise the visibility and reputation of this product, some relevant partnerships between
winbuilder/boot-land.net were established over the years with sites of related audience, for example
BootDisk.com (http://bootdisk.com) where WinBuilder projects are promoted at the front page of
this site, an historical internet reference to the boot disk field for over a decade.
Sites/companies that developed their own WinBuilder projects will often refer their users back to
winbuilder/boot-land websites in exchange for support to these developments.
Examples: ReImage (http://reimage.com), DiskInternals (http://www.diskinternals.com), C'T
Magazine (German edition - http://www.heise.de/ct/Notfall-Windows-auf-CD-oder-
Stick--/projekte/132649)
12. Press
On the mainstream audience level, some projects gained privileged exposition to a wider audience
through the publication of paper articles and respective promotion from computer magazines in
several countries across the years. In some cases, these projects have been featured at the cover
page:
–Computer Bild (2009) –Com! Magazin (2007)
–PC Utilities (2008)
http://www.com-
magazin.de/hefte/artikelarchiv/c
om-artikel/vista-live-cd-oder-
dvd.html
–PC Japan (2007)
http://www.magnesiummedia.co
m/pcutilities/details40315.html
–Chip (2007)
–c't Magazin (2008)
http://www.sbcr.jp/pcjapan/maga
zine/detail.asp?
magid=1041200703
http://www.heise.de/ct/projekte/ http://www.chip.de/downloads/
pebuilder/ WinBuilder-mit-VistaCE-und-
LiveXP-Projekt-
067_24441477.html
Over the internet, several major audience generic sites also promote WinBuilder products to their
readers as seen on the CNET and Chip websites, googling for “WinBuilder” will also showcase the
amount of third party websites hosting a stable edition of this tool.
13. Forums
Forum activity is an important factor when it comes to promote this project on a daily basis. People
use forums related to this technology as a trusted source to find and exchange knowledge with other
experts.
At present, WinBuilder is mainly discussed between two forums of considerable reputation: boot-
land.net and 911cd.net. Both sites act as a strong way of promoting WinBuilder as it is the common
denominator used to exchange the custom techniques in a way that can be quickly replicated by
other users.
The forum discussions are indexed by major search engine bots such as google and will often get
displayed at the first page of searches related to windows boot disks. Over 90,000 different links
from google searches have been logged by boot-land over the last six months.
WinBuilder uses Boot Land exclusively for it's official releases and discussions although many
projects and discussions occur in other websites at most cases using the local language of it's active
members.
This website was created by myself (Nuno Brito) shortly after releasing WinBuilder and has also
become a very strong reference on the boot disk community as it provides support for several other
important projects such as Grub4DOS and TFTPD32 along with the effort to motivate experts to
publish ground breaking tutorials about boot disk technology.
Boot Land (http://boot-land.net) is ranked at the 87,284 position of world popular sites by Alexa
and all hosting costs are fully supported by R1Soft, a company dedicated to web server backup
software which will is also sponsoring the “2009 Boot Land awards” – a public event destined to
distinguish the work of 10 authors on the boot disk field based on the user voting. At each month it
counts around half-million page loads from visitors around the globe.
This site aims for quality and is maintained by a large team of Administrators and Moderators, no
google ads are allowed and new members wishing to register themselves are required to pass in a
peculiar system that discourages sporadic registrations in order to keep the respective member
database filled only with members wishing to engage into a truly active participation inside the
community. (http://boot-land.net/register)
Given these quality guidelines, we also promote a weekly newsletter to keep members updated
about the current discussions being held at boot-land, this newsletter is presently sent to over 19,000
members. (http://boot-land.net/newsletters)
Conclusion
Across the years in a worldwide dimension, it is fair to say that WinBuilder and Boot Land have
established a respectable position as reference for Windows based boot disks, however, this effort is
not orientated towards popularity nor measured by the thousands of users – our main goal is to
simply provide efficient methods to get things done.
One thing that I've learned from these two projects is that our code quality is essential behind a
successful project to ensure it's survival and flexibility in the long term. WinBuilder has evolved
from a one man development into an independent organization and this effort has certainly
pioneered the way how boot disks are made available today.