Mail account files - XML

[Guest]

I'd like to open a thread concerning Mail account files (oeaccounts) issues.

I've found the "oeaccount" files seem to handle mail account persistence; a
move away from registry and towards files. I'd like to know if MS has or
will provide a object/library to specifically handle read/writing to these
files. Or if it's up to us to write owr own XML DOM or SAX code to handle
it. Any thoughts on MS Mail acct XML?


Is there such? Something else? Code samples, White papers, Vista Beta Mail
contacts?


Aside: links to ANY detailed Microsoft Mail API's and objects and libraries
are warmly welcomed!

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Thanks so much,

george

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[Zack Whittaker]

I believe we'll be seeing a Windows Mail API sometime soon - maybe after the
Vista release, but I'm sure there's one being planned. Let's just see what
André says when he's back in this newsgroup - I'm sure he know's.

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[Guest]

Thanks Zack,

I'm very hopeful for 2 things: a) joining the Windows Vista Technical Beta
Program and prepare our Vista product NOW, not after the Vista release); and
b) that we do indeed get APIs before the Vista release.

Any thoughts on how to join Windows Vista Technical Beta Program?

and thanks too for joining the thread I began. This and the one I titled
"Mail password crypto mechanism" are my first! Any advice on wording and
professionalism? Of course one of my goals is to have one of those "MVP"
stickers next to my name!

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Thanks so much,

george

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George S. Lockwood
Lead Client Developer
peoplePC, an EarthLink company

 

[Zack Whittaker]

Well, it's not easy... but here's a tip for yer... between me and you eh?
)

Sign up for the public beta release:
http://www.vistabase.co.uk/welcome.php?subcats/miscellaneous/publicbetaavailable

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[DGuess]

Of course one of my goals is to have one of those "MVP"

stickers next to my name!

Answer thousands of questions over a long period of time and expect nothing
in return. Your peers are the people that direct the MVP Leads to people
they have found is reliable in answers and help.

 

[Steve Cochran]

The programming interface for WinMail will remain pretty much the same as it
has been for OE.

There is new stuff on the accounts and contacts programming that will be in
the SDK for Vista.

You might try relying on MVP feedback rather than depending upon other beta
testers for information.

cheers,

steve

 

[Guest]

yes, of course.

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Answer thousands of questions over a long period of time and expect nothing
in return. Your peers are the people that direct the MVP Leads to people
they have found is reliable in answers and help.

 

[Guest]

thanks, Steve.

But how to get the SDK for Vista (in whatever present state) now?

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Thanks so much,

george

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Lead Client Developer
peoplePC, an EarthLink company

 

[Zack Whittaker]

If you check the Connect downloads area, there's plenty of SDK's up for
grabs there )

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[Guest]

thanks, but sorry I don't know what/where the "Connect" downloads area is???
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Thanks so much,

george

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George S. Lockwood
Lead Client Developer
peoplePC, an EarthLink company

 

[Zack Whittaker]

Sorry P

http://connect.microsoft.com - that's where the SDK's are. However if you
got the build from your MSDN subscription, check the MSDN site.

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[Steve Cochran]

Hi George,

I think its only available at the moment in very beta form. Once beta2 is
out, they may make it available.

If you have an MSDN subscription, there are versions available there now.

cheers,

steve

 

[Guest]

Thanks Steve and Zack,

I was able to find Connect and download the SDK for feb CTP (huge!). Am
look at it now, though haven't found anything about Mail yet.

Will let you know here of any discoveries...thanks again.

Password encryption is my real concern...any thoughts on Windows Mail
password encryption? I opened a thread on that as well but no responses
yet...

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Thanks so much,

george

_________________________
George S. Lockwood
Lead Client Developer
peoplePC, an EarthLink company