IBM has joined Microsoft's Visual Studio .Net development programme. DB2 developers already use Visual Studio - Microsoft's application for software developers - to create other Windows-based applications.
He said this combined with the Compact Framework for its Visual Studio.Net developer tools will make it easier and more attractive for programmers write compelling applications for Windows-based mobile market.
In particular, Microsoft saw its licenses of Windows Mobile for network-connected devices more than double from last year. Microsoft's approach to the mobile device market is a lot like the "Survivor" ethos.
This week, Microsoft is expected to say that its SQL Server 2005 database and Visual Studio 2005 programming tool will be available in the autumn. As well as the autumn release of its tools and database, Microsoft will introduce new Express...
The strategy, which Microsoft detailed at last year's Mix conference, hinges on creating tools that let traditional Microsoft developers write Silverlight web applications with familiar products like Visual Studio and ASP.Net.
Sony Ericsson said Panels support HTML and Microsoft's Visual Studio development environment. Sony Ericsson has launched an SDK for its first Windows Mobile device, the forthcoming Xperia X1. The beta software development kit enables programmers to...