Come prepararsi a Windows 7

Microsoft ha reso disponibile Ecosystem Readiness Program per Windows 7 e Windows Server 2008 R2. Il programma prevede strumenti e risorse per Oem, produttori hardware, sviluppatori e vendor indipendenti che volessero testare la compatibilità di device, software e dispositivi con i nuovi sistemi operativi e che quindi già possono farlo. ERP è stato pensato anche per le fotocamere digitali, i Portable Media Player e i cellulari costantemente collegati alle risorse di rete.
Ecco come lo presenta Mike Nash, Corporate Vice President of Windows Product Management (a quando il prossimo coffee break, Mike? :-)

"There is no better time to take advantage of the tools and resources available in the program. Perhaps the most important benefit is access to the new beta builds of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, along with the updates to the Windows Driver Kit, the Windows Logo Kit, the software development kit and other resources.

"Finally, we want to make sure OEMs and ISVs are ready for the compatibility tests of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, so we’re providing technical support via our application testing labs. We realize that some partners are unable to travel to our Microsoft labs, so we’re also providing lab access online as well as through Live Meeting sessions. Additionally, we have virtual servers loaded with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 on which partners can perform remote testing. The goal is to ensure that partners’ existing hardware and applications are compatible with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2."

Insomma, il messaggio è chiaro: chi non arriverà preparato all'appuntamento non avrà alibi...

Mario De Ascentiis