The Microsoft Windows Vista Developer Story includes content for developers, and other technology experts and managers, interested in an in-depth exploration of some of the new and extended features in Windows Vista. The Windows Vista Developer Story is released in the form of articles in the MSDN library and in a Windows Help file, published approximately every two to four weeks. The Windows Help file can be downloaded here. The file includes the new Windows Vista APIs in an Excel workbook.
Learn about Group Policy's new and enhanced features, which extend its capabilities, make it easier to use, and make its application more reliable and efficient.
Learn how to use the Visual Style API to develop owner-draw menus with supported themes, which will produce a rendering consistent with the Windows Vista design.
Learn how to achieve the consistent rendering of owner-draw menus by implementing the non-theme rendering mode. Includes sample code.
Learn how to convert the icons in owner-draw menus into alpha-blended bitmaps to satisfy Windows Vista requirements for consistent rendering. Includes sample code.
Learn more about the Windows Vista Developer story by visiting the Welcome to the Windows Vista Developer Story in the MSDN Library. There you will find other articles about the following topics:
To provide feedback about the Windows Vista Developer Story articles, please send e-mail to vistadev@microsoft.com.