Today at the Professional Developers Conference 2005 (PDC05), Microsoft Corp. announced that more than 30 independent software vendors (ISVs) have already confirmed plans to deliver new applications optimized for the upcoming Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system. The announcement signaled strong industry response to Microsoft’s next-generation operating system and the opportunity for ISVs to ride the accompanying upgrade wave. Windows Vista will empower ISVs to drive new business opportunities through next-generation desktop applications.
In conjunction with this, Microsoft also announced a new service within Windows Marketplace called Digital Locker, which will be available in the Windows Vista timeframe. Digital Locker will give ISVs a new channel to promote their products to millions of Windows customers.
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