Vista holds promise for developers
eWeek | at | by Mike
With the upcoming business launch on Nov. 30 of its Windows Vista operating system, Microsoft is promoting a host of new opportunities for developers.
The Redmond, Wash., software giant is highlighting Windows Vista, Office 2007 and the Web via its AJAX toolcodenamed "Atlas"as key development platforms.
In addition, Microsoft officials said the platforms enable developers to build applications that were previously either unthinkable or were difficult to build.
The platforms are getting good reviews from users. Andrew Brust, chief of new technology at Twentysix New York, said the Atlas technology will be a boon to user interface sophistication.