Microsoft Developer Program for IoT & Windows 10 IoT Core Insider Preview

Microsoft has introduced a new developer program to enable the developers working on Internet of Things(IoT) based implementations.  As part of this program developers would be able to try out – Windows 10 IoT Core Insider Preview.

If you are an enthusiast working on IoT, you can signup @ https://www.windowsondevices.com/signup.aspx allows you to be early adopters of Windows on  Devices program.

Following Devices are currently supported by Windows 10 IoT Core Insider Preview.

• Raspberry Pi 2
• MinnowBoard MAX
• Sharks Cove
• Qualcomm DragonBoard 410C
• Intel Galileo (1st generation)

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a scenario in which objects, animals or people are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. IoT has evolved from the convergence of wireless technologies, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) and the Internet.

Below is a high level technology roadmap as per Wikipedia: