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Microsoft has made available as a free download the Software Development Kit for Syndicated Client Experiences Starter Kit & Reader. The SDK is designed to permit building applications similar to the New York Times reader introduced in late 2006 for Windows Vista users.

The Syndicated Client Experiences Starter Kit & Reader leverages the Windows Presentation Foundation, the advanced unified programming model and presentation system that is integrated into the latest Windows client. The best way to understand what the SSK has to offer is to take a look at the New York Times reader, because that application is based on the Syndicated Client Experiences Starter Kit & Reader. (more…)

As momentum grows around its new Windows Home Server line, which is due for release towards the end of this year, Microsoft is looking to keep the love flowing with its hardware partners, software developers and end users alike.

Joel Sider, Senior Program Manager for Windows Home Server, told APC that the company intends to release a software development kit (SDK) for the platform early next month.

While already available to OEMs such as HP, which was the first to sign up to produce a Windows Home Server system, (more…)