Two weeks ago we have discussed some of the implications and inconveniences developers and users faced when introduced to Windows Vista. What makes Vista so “unfriendly” for developers? As it had happened before, it is a new guidelines and requirements. It was true with Windows 3.x, then Windows 95, NT, and Read more
During the CG’s chat session few days ago, small discussion happened – how to make Delphi to ignore Vista on Vista. No surprise, but it is very easy and feature was in Windows for a few versions already – it is called “compatibility mode”. For Delphi being around for long Read more
Marco has commented on the article by one of the Microsoft folks about the failure of the Vista launch. After few minutes looking for the guy, I think I found the author for the article – Mark Russinovich, “Technical Fellow” and his Springboard series. There is my take on it. Read more