OverviewFind everything from White Papers, Specifications, and Presetnations to Upcoming Event and DDK on the Microsoft Driver and Hardware Web Site.
TechnologiesThis site has specific areas dedicated to the driver you want to write. The information on this site will give you the extra edge to increase your drivers performance, compatability and help prepare you for Windows 2000. We have information on the following Technology areas:Technology InitiativesMicrosoft participates in many industry initiatives. Previous initiatives are now supported by technology in Windows 98 and Windows 2000 operating systems, such as: Windows Driver Model (WDM) , Plug and Play, OnNow power management , and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
Design GuidesThe Microsoft Driver and Hardware Development web site gives you access to all the hardware design guides. These guides provide you with the guidelines for creating products that work well with future computer systems.Guidelines for design for 1999-2000; co-authored by Intel and Microsoft Guidelines for design for 1998-1999; co-authored by Intel and Microsoft Guidelines for servers that run Windows NT; co-authored by Intel and Microsoft Guide to managed network PC design, including remote new system setup. Other Developer ResourcesTheir are many other resources for developers of drivers and hardware available at the Microsoft Driver and Hardware Development web site. Here are some of them:
Dr. Iver provides thorough technical articles geared toward new driver technologies. Listing companies and publications committed to providing help for writing Microsoft Windows drivers. Acronyms and definitions for commonly used terms. Focuses on the Microsoft Windbg debugger and other related debugging tools. Access to the specifications for key hardware and firmware design concerns. Contacts and resources for IHVs and OEMs developing hardware that run with the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. Focuses on the Microsoft Windbg debugger and other related debugging tools. © 1999 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.
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