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MeeGo Tablet gets more attention than a puppy at the beach

BrianDevArch Blog December 09, 2010 8:07 PM

Introducing the ATOM powered Lenovo IdeaPad S10-T3 running Meego What attracts more attention than a cute puppy at the beach? My Lenovo S10-T3 running MeeGo 1.1!

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.NET AppUp developers, your day has come

BrianDevArch Blog October 17, 2010 7:20 PM

As a .NET developer for AppUp, I am very please that Intel has officially released the long awaited .NET AppUp SDK library. At last there is an elegant solution to allow us to submit our .NET offerings into the AppUp Center with ease.

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Elements 2010 Video - Porting Tips & Tricks for AppUp

BrianDevArch Blog September 24, 2010 6:17 AM

A great Elements 2010 unconference sharing tips and tricks for porting apps to the netbook platform with AppUp. There were plenty of gems brought out by a very interactive audience. Porting topics included accessibility, platform consideration, and more. Direct Link: Porting Tips & Tricks for AppUp

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Optimize Your Game For Intel Integrated Graphics Adapters

BrianDevArch Blog August 12, 2010 6:42 AM

Our compilers can only take us so far in terms of raw code performance. When it comes to graphics programming, we must take into consideration the cost of each method and whether we are implementing it to leverage the available graphics adapter features.

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Leveraging AppUp Emulation, Beta Testing and Good Old Manual Review

BrianDevArch Blog July 12, 2010 12:16 PM

Putting the ATOM development tools to work for you

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Using Microsoft Profiler to identify performance issues in your ATOM App

BrianDevArch Blog May 28, 2010 7:55 AM

When it comes to writing a great application for the netbook there are many attributes we strive for including a slick user interface, a rich feature set and on this platform most of all... PERFORMANCE.

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Leveraging Netbook Hardware In Your Applications

BrianDevArch Blog May 09, 2010 7:46 PM

When compared to other hardware platforms, the netbook is unique in a number of key areas.

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Supporting Your Customers == Greater Reward

BrianDevArch Blog March 03, 2010 7:09 AM

This post focuses on what happens after you have completed your application and it has a home in the new AppUp store. The emphasis is on customer support, good communication, and defect resolution which are vital for long term success in the AppUp marketplace.

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How to write exceptional marketing material to sell your Atom Application

BrianDevArch Blog February 02, 2010 4:38 AM

Your ATOM application is complete and you are ready to sell it in the App Store (AppUp). Next you need to create marketing material in the form of a well written marketing description. An example of the basic sequence for your description may be: Warm up Identify your audience

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Easy Component API Documentation using Doxygen

BrianDevArch Blog January 26, 2010 5:46 AM

CPI01 Description : Component has an API and API usage documentation One of the requirements of creating an ATOM component is API documentation. This is outlined in section CPI01 of the Validation Guidelines

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What to check when AppUp won't launch

BrianDevArch Blog January 19, 2010 11:49 AM

Appup is an amazing leap forward in terms of application delivery on the netbook platform. That being said, it is also a Beta at this time. Along with the sneak peak you will see defects from time to time.

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Silent Installer Demystified

BrianDevArch Blog January 15, 2010 11:29 AM

At last you are ready to submit your application. You have created your MSI installer, and you are reviewing the Packaging Requirements document to ensure your hard work will pass validation right away.

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Where to look when your app won't compile

BrianDevArch Blog January 13, 2010 6:37 AM

Consider the following scenario:

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6 Tips For Efficient Netbook C++ Code

BrianDevArch Blog January 11, 2010 2:07 AM

So you want to develop a lean and responsive application for the Netbook?

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Easy App Store Icons

BrianDevArch Blog January 06, 2010 9:40 AM

When submitting our entries via the dashboard a store icon is required.

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Compiling your Win32 ATOM Project

BrianDevArch Blog January 06, 2010 9:14 AM

One question that is frequently asked in our community is: "How do I compile a standard win32 project which incorporates the ATOM SDK?"

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7 Aspects of a Good... Great Netbook Application

BrianDevArch Blog December 31, 2009 6:55 AM

Elsewhere in the development world programmers try desperately to discover the next "killer app" every day, to create that one piece of software that every consumer will want to have.

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Make ATOM debugging more efficient in Visual Studio 2008

BrianDevArch Blog December 30, 2009 10:46 AM

Since we spend so much time in our debugger with our ATOM Project, we can use all the efficiency we can get right? A few tips:

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MSI Silent Install Package Requirement Update

BrianDevArch Blog December 28, 2009 9:36 AM

For Windows entries we must create an MSI installer. Among the Packaging Requirements (http://appdeveloper.intel.com/en-us/article/packaging-requirements), is the following bullet: Silent installation – Your application must install without any required input from the user.

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How to setup a virtual test environment using VMWare Player (Free Solution)

BrianDevArch Blog December 24, 2009 7:35 AM

Most of us have now submitted entries for validation, and a portion of us have seen our apps fail validation for what are common mistakes.

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CRT Runtime Policy Merge Modules - Visual Studio 2008 Package and Deployment

BrianDevArch Blog December 24, 2009 5:57 AM

A tip that may help Windows developers in their Visual Studio Package and Deployment projects. As we all know by now, we must include the CRT Runtime (C++ Runtime) in our MSI installer.

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HOW TO: Create an MSI installer using Visual Studio 2008

BrianDevArch Blog December 21, 2009 6:13 AM

So you want to create an MSI installer...

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Creating your MSI installer using Visual Studio 2008

BrianDevArch Blog December 17, 2009 9:39 AM

ATTENTION: This article is outdated. New tools are available to make things easier: If you have a paid Visual Studio version you can use the Intel AppUp™ SDK Microsoft Visual Studio* IDE Plug-in to create your MSI. Get it from the SDK page: http://appdeveloper.intel.com/en-us/sdk

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