Windows 10 January Technical Preview: Show me the bits

Microsoft debuts TypeScript 1.4 Compile C# to JavaScript with DuoCode

TechBrief January 22, 2015 Windows 10 January Technical Preview: Show me the bits No matter how you slice it, Microsoft knows how to put on a great presentation. While I've been around the Microsoft block far too many times to believe things will turn out as neatly as presented, the grand scheme looks very inviting. Now the question is: Why Microsoft isn't releasing the January Technical Preview at this point? Also read: Windows 10 upgrades will be free for existing Windows users -- at first And: Windows 10, inspired by Apple's OS X READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Microsoft debuts TypeScript 1.4 2. Compile C# to JavaScript with DuoCode 3. The two-browser strategy for Windows 10, at least for now 4. Google looks to become a mobile carrier White Paper: Bitdefender Secure Virtual Infrastructure Without Impacting Performance Implementing traditional security solutions in virtualized environments can quickly lead to performance degradation. Download this whitepaper to learn how to build a security solution built specifically for virtual environments. Secure your infrastructure, improve performance, and lower costs. LEARN MORE Microsoft debuts TypeScript 1.4 With TypeScript 1.4, Microsoft offers accommodations for ECMAScript and type system improvements to developers. Developed by C# and Pascal creator Anders Hejlsberg, TypeScript is an open source technology that compiles to JavaScript. Recently unveiled TypeScript 1.4 accommodates ECMAscript 6, an upgrade to the official specification underlying JavaScript that's still in development. Also read: TypeScript: Industrial-strength JavaScript READ MORE Compile C# to JavaScript with DuoCode A new compiler lets programmers use their C# skills to build JavaScript and HTML5 Web applications. By integrating with Microsoft’s Visual Studio IDE and leveraging Microsoft’s Roslyn compiler technology, the DuoCode compiler enables cross-compiling of C# code into JavaScript, for sharing of code between JavaScript and Windows applications. Also read: Microsoft Roslyn compiler project will boost C#, Visual BasicREAD MORE White Paper: Riverbed Technology Improving Business Value of WAN Optimization In this study, as in the 2007 study, IDC found that customers were able to reduce IT costs, improve IT staff efficiency, increase availability for users, and trim time to market with new revenue-generating opportunities. VIEW NOW>> The two-browser strategy for Windows 10, at least for now Whether we saw Internet Explorer 12 or a curious new alternative browser from Microsoft remains unknown, even after the conclusion of Wednesday's Windows 10 preview event in Redmond, Wash. Also read: Windows 10 Spartan browser will pack Cortana's smarts, report claimsREAD MORE Google looks to become a mobile carrier Google has laid the groundwork for its own cellular service by buying capacity on the networks of Sprint and T-Mobile USA, according to news reports. The sprawling search company would sell the service directly to consumers, according to The Wall Street Journal, which cited unnamed sources. READ MORE White Paper: Bitdefender Security Business Review The Security Business Review examines some of the latest C&C anonymization techniques found in the wild today. LEARN MORE Join the IDG Contributor Network The IDG Contributor Network is a collection of blogs written by leading IT practitioners about the technology, business opportunities and challenges you face everyday. We invite you to participate by applying to be a contributor today.