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Mobile Development CommunityChung
WebsterConsultantMicrosoft Developer Services
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Agenda

• Two key programs
• Microsoft Solutions Partner Program
• Mobile2Market
• Resources to help deliver great applications

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Lifeline
Development
Marketing
Support
VS2003
Web / MSDN
Mobile2Market
eVT
Newsgroups
Training
MCS / PSfD
MSPP
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• The Microsoft Mobile Solutions Partner Program
  is a worldwide initiative designed to help you
  developcutting-edge solutions using Microsoft
  Mobile Software, and successfully bring them to
  market
• What does MSPP offer that cant be found through
  Microsoft.com/mobile?
• A one-to-one communications forum that allows you
  to
• Submit case study leads
• Ask for Microsoft quotes for your press releases
• Find out about events
• Ask questions
• An exclusive solutions directory that allows you
  to find partners in your business area and region
• First access to the latest SDKs and other
  developer resources
• Selected invitations to Microsoft mobility
  oriented initiatives and events

http//www.microsoft.com/mobile/partners/
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Mobile2Market

• What is it?
• An open and flexible program for getting mobile
  applications to the marketplace
• www.microsoft.com/mobile/developer/developerprogra
  ms/mobile2market/default.asp
• Align and connect
• Logo Testing
• Microsoft Mobile Application Catalog
• Digital Certificates, Application Signing (if
  required by Operator)
• Online and in-store Retail
• ISVs get their applications logo certified
  submit apps into Catalog
• Mobile Operators, OEMs, Retailers connect to
  Catalog find apps

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Mobile2Market Benefits

• Minimize interface points for ISVs
• Catalog makes it easy for Operators to find
  relevant and interesting apps
• Consistent User Experience across apps and
  devices keeps customers coming

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Mobile2Market ISV Process
User
ISV
Application
Designed for Windows Logo Testing
Mobile Device
Mobile Application Catalog
Operator Network Approval
Appropriate Application Signing
DEVELOP App (no certs required)
DEPLOY App (need certs)
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Demo

• Mobile Application Catalogue Services (MACS)
• Handango

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Designed For Windows For Pocket PC SmartPhone

• Logo Handbooks available on the web
• http//www.microsoft.com/mobile/assets/Design_Pock
  etPC.pdf
• http//www.microsoft.com/mobile/assets/Design_Smar
  tphone.pdf
• Logo covers three different aspects
• Install/Uninstall Requirements
• System Requirements
• UI Requirements
• Create consistency in User Experience for higher
  usability and stability

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Install/Uninstall Requirements

• CAB files for install (cabwiz)
• Must create Shortcuts in Programs Folder
• SmartPhone has OTA install/uninstall requirements
• Sample XML in SDK
• Graceful shutdown!

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System Requirements

• Store files only in Windows or App Directory
• Move app to background on phone call
• Delete all files on uninstall
• Delete all registry keys on uninstall
• Shared data may be retained
• Dont waste battery
• Turn off timers in background mode
• Long name support

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UI Requirements

• NO Exit Menu Item
• OS will ask App to shutdown when reqd
• No user exposed method for closing app
• Touch screen vs. d-pad
• SmartPhone USE Spinner Controls
• No File menu item

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Take Advantage of Resources

• Check out available free resources
• Do you need additional expertise?
• MCS
• Developer Services (PSfD)
• Training
• Follow logo guidelines

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Developer Resources

• SDK or VS.NET Help
• Developer Online Resources
• http//msdn.microsoft.com
• http//www.microsoft.com/mobile/developer
• http//smartdevices.microsoftdev.com
• Support
• http//Support.microsoft.com
• News Groups
• microsoft.public.smartphone.developer
• microsoft.public.windowsce.app.development
• microsoft.public.windowsce.embedded.vb
• microsoft.public.windowsce.embedded.vc

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• Training Courses
• In-depth, hands-on, instructor led

• Training Events (Guerrilla)
• Intensive 5 days nights
• Conferences

• Educational Resources for Software Developers
• Online tutorials White papers Discussion
  groups Tools samples Book series
• www.develop.co.uk

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Open Panel

• Ask questions!

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Open Panel

• Ask questions!
• So how can I get a Smartphone Dev Kit?
• What do I need to do, to submit an app to M2M?
• Where can I find more info on M2M?
• How much does it cost to have an app logo
  certified?
• Do I have to sign my application?
• How much does it cost to have a Smartphone app
  signed?
• Can I write managed code for SP?
• Does managed SP code need to be signed?

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Application Testing and Verification

• Select logo testing vendor, submit app, wait for
  report
• Veritest
• QualityLogic
• Sign Logo License Agreement with MS and Collect
  logo artwork
• Submit app into Mobile2Market Catalog

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The Signing Process

• Two variables in the signing process
• Which certificates are on the device?
• Mobile2Market
• Mobile Operator
• How is security policy configured?
• OPEN most applications dont need signing
• LOCKED applications need signing