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[[image:PDC2003-1.jpg|200px|thumb|Los Angeles Convention Center during PDC 2003.]] [[image:PDC03Wallpaper.jpg|200px|thumb|PDC 2003 desktop wallpaper.]]
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The '''Professional Developers Conference of 2003''' ('''PDC 2003''') was an event hosted by [[Microsoft]] at the Los Angeles Convention Center on October 26 through October 30 in 2003. PDC 2003 was the stage for [[Windows:Longhorn|Windows "Longhorn"]] and was called the ''"Longhorn" PDC'' by Bill Gates during his keynote.
The '''Professional Developers Conference 2003''' ('''PDC 2003''') was an event hosted by [[Microsoft]] at the Los Angeles Convention Center on October 26 through October 30 in 2003. PDC 2003 was the stage for SQL Server "Yukon," Visual Studio "Whidbey," and [[Windows Longhorn|Windows "Longhorn"]]. The event was called the '''"Longhorn" PDC''' by Bill Gates during his keynote.<ref name="LonghornPDC">Microsoft. [https://web.archive.org/web/20040203152133/http://www.microsoft.com/billgates/speeches/2003/10-27PDC2003.asp "Remarks by Bill Gates, Chairman and Chief Software Architect, Microsoft Corporation"]</ref> According to Microsoft, demand for the event was unprecedented.<ref>Microsoft. [https://web.archive.org/web/20031008131728/http://msdn.microsoft.com/events/pdc/ "Microsoft Professional Developers Conference 2003 - Home"]</ref>


According to Microsoft, demand for the event was unprecedented. The conference is widely regarded as one of the most grandiose and promising conferences ever held by the company.
== Schedule ==
[[File:PDC2003.png|200px|thumb|left|The schedule for PDC 2003. October 26 - 30, 2003, Los Angeles, CA.]]
The schedule of the conference can be found on the archived Microsoft PDC 2003 Agenda and Session webpage.<ref>Microsoft. [http://web.archive.org/web/20031210101354/msdn.microsoft.com/events/pdc/agendaandsessions/default.aspx "Agenda and Sessions"]</ref>


==Schedule==
== Keynotes ==
The schedule of the conference can be found on the archived [http://web.archive.org/web/20031210101354/msdn.microsoft.com/events/pdc/agendaandsessions/default.aspx Microsoft PDC 2003 Agenda and Sessions web page].
=== Bill Gates' keynote ===
 
==The keynotes==
===Bill Gates' keynote===
[[image:10-27pdc l.jpg|200px|thumb|Bill Gates during PDC 2003.]]
[[image:10-27pdc l.jpg|200px|thumb|Bill Gates during PDC 2003.]]


====Red vs. Blue====
==== Red vs. Blue ====
Before Bill Gates went on the stage, a humorous ''Red vs. Blue'' Halo video was demonstrated to attendees. The video is still available for download from the Microsoft Download Center - [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=8182c2ef-b8da-4dae-8841-6a059b2f68b0&DisplayLang=en Red vs. Blue PDC Video].
Before Bill Gates went on the stage, a humorous ''Red vs. Blue'' Halo video was demonstrated to attendees. The video is still available for download from the Microsoft Download Center.<ref>Microsoft. [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=8182c2ef-b8da-4dae-8841-6a059b2f68b0&DisplayLang=en "Red vs. Blue PDC Video"]</ref>


====Summary====
==== Summary ====
Gates discussed key catalysts in software development, pointing to a variety of trends driving the next wave, including Web services interoperability, proliferation of smart clients and software and hardware innovation. He highlighted key characteristics of the next wave: developers building connected systems using Web services that reflect the dynamic nature of the real world; software making oceans of digital information more meaningful and actionable; and new breakthrough user experiences, improving interactions between people, groups and organizations.  
Gates discussed key catalysts in software development, pointing to a variety of trends driving the next wave, including Web services interoperability, proliferation of smart clients and software and hardware innovation. He highlighted key characteristics of the next wave: developers building connected systems using Web services that reflect the dynamic nature of the real world; software making oceans of digital information more meaningful and actionable; and new breakthrough user experiences, improving interactions between people, groups and organizations.  


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"It's an exciting time to be a software developer," Gates said. "Continuing hardware advances, powerful tools and the potential of anything on the Internet to become a building block all make it a great time to do pioneering work. Microsoft is investing heavily to make Windows the optimal platform for developers who want to build on this next wave of innovation."
"It's an exciting time to be a software developer," Gates said. "Continuing hardware advances, powerful tools and the potential of anything on the Internet to become a building block all make it a great time to do pioneering work. Microsoft is investing heavily to make Windows the optimal platform for developers who want to build on this next wave of innovation."


===Jim Allchin's keynote===
=== Jim Allchin's keynote ===
[[image:10-27pdc2 l.jpg|200px|thumb|Jim Allchin during PDC 2003.]]
[[image:10-27pdc2 l.jpg|200px|thumb|Jim Allchin during PDC 2003.]]


====Amazon.com demo====
==== Amazon.com demo ====
''Main article: [[Amazon.com demo (PDC 2003)]]''
{{Main|Amazon.com demo (PDC 2003)}}
 
== Windows "Longhorn" at PDC 2003 ==
==Windows "Longhorn" at PDC 2003==
=== Get Users to Fall in Love With Your Software ===
===Three pillars of Windows "Longhorn": Avalon, Indigo, WinFS===
{{Main|Get Users to Fall in Love With Your Software}}
 
=== Windows "Longhorn" build 4051 ===
===Hillel Cooperman's demo===
{{Main|Windows Longhorn/6.0.4051.idx02.031001-1340|l1=Windows "Longhorn" build 4051}}
 
== References ==
===Get users to fall in love with your software===
<references/>
''Main article: [[AERO: the new Windows "Longhorn" User Experience (Get users to fall in love with your software)]]''
 
===PDC Goodies: "Longhorn" build 4051===


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
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* [http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/oct03/10-27PDC03NextWavePR.mspx Microsoft Details Next Wave of Software Innovation to Developers at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference 2003]
* [http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/oct03/10-27PDC03NextWavePR.mspx Microsoft Details Next Wave of Software Innovation to Developers at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference 2003]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20031127032328/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/pdc2003.asp Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows: Windows Longhorn: Live from PDC 2003!] - photo and video materials from PDC 2003 by Paul Thurrott
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20031127032328/http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/pdc2003.asp Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows: Windows Longhorn: Live from PDC 2003!] - photo and video materials from PDC 2003 by Paul Thurrott
[[Category:Windows "Longhorn"]]

Revision as of 12:00, 26 July 2019

The Los Angeles Convention Center during PDC 2003.
PDC 2003 desktop wallpaper.

The Professional Developers Conference 2003 (PDC 2003) was an event hosted by Microsoft at the Los Angeles Convention Center on October 26 through October 30 in 2003. PDC 2003 was the stage for SQL Server "Yukon," Visual Studio "Whidbey," and Windows "Longhorn". The event was called the "Longhorn" PDC by Bill Gates during his keynote.[1] According to Microsoft, demand for the event was unprecedented.[2]

Schedule

The schedule for PDC 2003. October 26 - 30, 2003, Los Angeles, CA.

The schedule of the conference can be found on the archived Microsoft PDC 2003 Agenda and Session webpage.[3]

Keynotes

Bill Gates' keynote

Bill Gates during PDC 2003.

Red vs. Blue

Before Bill Gates went on the stage, a humorous Red vs. Blue Halo video was demonstrated to attendees. The video is still available for download from the Microsoft Download Center.[4]

Summary

Gates discussed key catalysts in software development, pointing to a variety of trends driving the next wave, including Web services interoperability, proliferation of smart clients and software and hardware innovation. He highlighted key characteristics of the next wave: developers building connected systems using Web services that reflect the dynamic nature of the real world; software making oceans of digital information more meaningful and actionable; and new breakthrough user experiences, improving interactions between people, groups and organizations.

Gates detailed several waves of Microsoft platform software to facilitate application development, including the Visual Studio® "Whidbey" development tools, Microsoft SQL Server TM "Yukon," smart device software and Windows "Longhorn." Gates highlighted how Microsoft's integrated platform approach, with support from a broad developer ecosystem, provides a strong foundation for developers to pursue the next wave of software opportunities.

"It's an exciting time to be a software developer," Gates said. "Continuing hardware advances, powerful tools and the potential of anything on the Internet to become a building block all make it a great time to do pioneering work. Microsoft is investing heavily to make Windows the optimal platform for developers who want to build on this next wave of innovation."

Jim Allchin's keynote

Jim Allchin during PDC 2003.

Amazon.com demo

Main article: Amazon.com demo (PDC 2003)

Windows "Longhorn" at PDC 2003

Get Users to Fall in Love With Your Software

Main article: Get Users to Fall in Love With Your Software

Windows "Longhorn" build 4051

Main article: Windows Longhorn/6.0.4051.idx02.031001-1340

References

External Links