Microsoft Surface Windows 8 Tablet : Keynote

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Create bootable USB Windows 8 Release Preview

To craete bootable USB Windows 8 Release Preview from Windows 7 PC, you need to download and install Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool.

Download Windows 8 Release Preview ISO images.

- With a USB inserted.

- Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool.

- Browse to choose downloaded Windows 8 ISO file.

- Choose media type of USB device.

- Select inserted USB and click Begin copying.

- Bootable USB device created successfully.

Official announced: Buy a Windows 7 PC and get Windows 8 Pro for $14.99.

Microsoft officially announced - Buy a Windows 7 PC between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013, you can upgrade Windows 8 Pro for $14.99 when available.

Details: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/upgrade-offer?ocid=O_MSC_UPG_Display_Upgrade_en-us

MSDN 2012 May issue is available to download now

Download MSDN 2012 May issue digital version in PDF here.

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Internet Explorer 10 Release Preview

This video discuss how Internet Explorer 10 is designed to make website interaction fast and fluid for touch as well as for heavy mouse and keyboard use. With IE10, websites participate in the Metro style experience in Windows 8, including the Start screen, charms, snap, and more. IE10 also provides the best protection from malicious software on the web while providing convenient control over your online privacy. http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2012/06/01/web-browsing-in-windows-8-release-preview-with-ie10.aspx

Set background using LinearGradientBrush

Example to set background using LinearGradientBrush.

    <Grid x:Name="root">
        <Grid.Background>
            <LinearGradientBrush StartPoint="0 0" EndPoint="1 0">
                <GradientStop Offset="0" Color="Red" />
                <GradientStop Offset="1" Color="Blue" />
            </LinearGradientBrush>
        </Grid.Background>
    </Grid>