project detroit

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Project Detroit refers to a custom 2011 Ford Mustang built by Microsoft and West Coast Customs for a TV show. The project involved integrating Microsoft technologies into the vehicle, including Windows Embedded, Xbox, and Kinect. Key design decisions were driven by a tight 12-week schedule leading up to a reveal at the Microsoft Store in Bellevue, Washington. The car featured a 400-horsepower engine and showcased how devices and software could be optimized for automotive experiences. This tag covers discussions about the technical aspects, development process, and unique features of the Project Detroit Mustang.
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    Windows 7 Project Detroit: An Overview

    In this article, we will give an overview of the technical side of Project Detroit, the Microsoft-West Coast Custom Mustang creation. If you're not already familiar with this project, you can find more Link Removed. Key Design DecisionsIt’s important to keep in mind that this car was built for...
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    Windows 7 The 400 horsepower device

    When web development reached critical mass in the early-mid 2000's, there was a lot of discussion about what it all meant for native development and apps that are optimized for devices, but developers' penchant for exploiting what devices can do has persisted through all of that, and it keeps...
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