The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) version 5.5 contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7, Windows Vista®, a Windows Update, or a new version of Windows® Internet Explorer® in your environment. ACT 5.5 helps customers understand their application compatibility situation by identifying which applications are compatible with the Windows 7 RC and Windows Vista® operating system and which require further testing. Per Microsoft, ACT helps customers lower their costs for application compatibility testing, prioritize their applications, and deploy Windows more quickly
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“A 10 minute video guide to how software applications are developed” – Business Perspective
Previously, DevInstall had posted an Event relating to Webcast: 10 More Commandments for Software Packaging: Focus on Vista Migration. If you missed the live Webcast which was on October 25, Macrovision has now made that available on-demand. Building on the popular 20 Commandments for Software Packaging, this new set of commandments apply to migration projects, and will show you which tools can help you perform these tasks. If you are getting ready for a Vista migration today, take the time to view this Webcast.
10 More Commandments include:
- Plan your Project
- Learn the New Feature Set
- Create your Team
- Build your Test Network
- Filter Features
- Analyze Application Compatibility
- Package for Production
- Rely on Workflows
- Test, Test, Test
- Learn your Lessons
Ofcourse, the speakers expand and present these bullets in greater detail with demos.
Speakers:
Nelson Ruest
Wes Day
Michael Snyders
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