Logo Requirements

Windows Server (Longhorn) Software Logo Program - Draft 0.8

Josh Phillips — Sun, 28 May 2006 00:21:47 GMT

This document outlines the proposed requirements for the Windows Server (Longhorn) Logo Program for software running on server computer systems and is not a specification of the final requirements. Any requirements listed here may not be required for the Windows Server (Longhorn) Logo Program, and additional requirements may be added at a later date.

Windows Vista Logo Program for Software - Draft 0.8

Josh Phillips — Sun, 28 May 2006 00:20:17 GMT

The goal of this document is to give ISVs and other developers an opportunity to provide feedback on the Windows Vista Logo Program for software. Future drafts will contain more implementation and testing guidance.

Program Overview

The goal of the Vista Logo Program for software is to increase the quality of applications across the Windows ecosystem. The requirements in this document outline criteria that help make an application more compatible, reliable, and secure when running on Windows Vista. Applications that meet all of these requirements can carry the Windows Vista Logo artwork. This artwork is not yet available.

The Windows Vista Logo Program is one of certification. Applications must be independently tested by a Microsoft approved testing vendor before they are granted logo certification. As part of this process, a logo document will be created for each application. This document will contain information about the application’s behavior and how the application passed certain requirements. When a requirement calls for behavior to be documented, the information must be included in the logo document. Logo documents will be made publicly available for review by customers. Complete details of this document will be provided in the 1.0 specification.

Windows Server Longhorn Logo Program for Systems Version 3.0

Josh Phillips — Sun, 28 May 2006 00:17:10 GMT

Windows Server Longhorn Logo Program System Requirements, Version 3.0, is the authoritative source of information and requirements for Windows Server Longhorn logos for server systems for the Windows Server Longhorn operating system. Manufacturers must meet these requirements to license the Windows Server Longhorn logo for systems and component hardware.

In this document:

· Introduction to the Windows Server Longhorn Logo Program (this chapter). A summary of the logo program’s scope and benefits, conventions, and resources.

· Server system requirements. A list of requirements for server systems.

· Also being released in conjunction with this document is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that provides a list of all the logo requirements in a spreadsheet form. The requirements are ordered as per the groups and sub-groups. The spreadsheet also provides a comprehensive summary on the applicability of each of the requirement as it relates to the various hardware system form factors for client and server.

Windows Vista Logo Program for Systems Version 3.0

Josh Phillips — Sun, 28 May 2006 00:15:24 GMT

The next generation of the Microsoft® Windows operating system is one of the largest product development investments by Microsoft in collaboration with the PC industry. The Windows Vista™ client operating system is targeted to both Consumers and Businesses with new features, functionality, and enhancements that will fundamentally change and improve the computing experience.

In conjunction with the development of the Windows Vista operating system, Microsoft is developing a hardware logo program based on a set of performance, quality, and feature metrics that will help consumers understand and seek out the best computing experience that Windows Vista has to offer. Building from the foundation of the "Designed for Microsoft Windows® XP" Logo Program, the new program is designed to help you build and sell compelling products based on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system to a market readied by significant Microsoft marketing investment. Qualifying for a Windows Vista Logo will differentiate your products with the promise of a great Windows computing experience.

For your customers, this will bring clarity:

By enabling a new level of confidence in their PC and in their ability to get the most out of it, through such features as Aero, parental controls, enhanced security, and improved diagnostics.
By introducing clear ways to organize and use the information, helping them focus on what matters to them, through such features as integrated search, virtual folders and the IE RSS Reader.
By seamlessly connecting them to information, people, and devices that helps them get the most out of life, through such features as device sync, presentation sharing over ad hoc wireless network and media sharing in their home.