This article covers services provided by MTS to apps, including thread management, efficient object activation policies, and support for transactions. (David Chappel / MSJ)

A general UML drawing tool that supports forward and reverse engineering for C++, C#, and Visual Basic .NET. Also does database modeling. By Microsoft Corporation. [Commercial]

Microsoft software product for creating a wide variety of business and technical drawings. Features many built-in shapes and templates, a programmable API, and a wide selection of 3rd party add-ons.

Describes the I2C interface support in the operating systems, which reduces the development requirements of video board manufacturers.

Software works by turning off unnecessary features thereby reducing attack surface available to attackers.

Provides an approach to engineering applications for performance and scalability. By Microsoft.

A free CD signup system that can be used to provision new users as well as automatically configure their computer.

Vital source of background.

Web-based service from Microsoft for sending newsletters and announcements in HTML.

The article explains how to develop a wrapper for access Microsoft NetMeeting functionalities using ATL. (Suresh Nair / MIND)