Zune

Twenty years ago, Zune was launched in the United States, aspart of a hardware and software entertainment vision from Microsoft. DescriptionPeter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, looks back on thestory of Zune which was Microsoft's ambitious entry into the portable media player market. Peter explores how the device sought to challenge the competition with distinctive hardware and innovative social. This episode reflects on a personal connection to the Zune, the creation of Zunepedia and why Microsoft's music player remains a memorable part of technology history.ShowWebsite - rogueplanetoid.com/podcastX - x.com/rogueplanetoidYouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoidLinksCESPage.com Zune - cespage.com/zuneWindows Central - Relive the history of Zune with thisunofficial digital coffee table book windowscentral.com/relive-history-zune-unofficial-digital-coffee-table-bookThe Digital Lifestyle Show #820 – Zune Remembered - thedigitallifestyle.com/w/2021/09/the-digital-lifestyle-show-820-zune-rememberedAll Over the Map: How – and why – did Microsoft ‘Name That Zune?’- mynorthwest.com/history/all-over-the-map-how-and-why-did-microsoft-name-the-zune/3189496The Entire History of the Zune - youtube.com/watch?v=cj2seR-9NagRoguePlanetoid Podcast - Zunepedia - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-eightZunepedia – zunepedia.comRoguePlanetoid Podcast – Windows Phone - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-forty-oneCreditsRoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.comHosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter BullMusic based on Like a Tiger by Jo WandriniProduction Company Name by Granny Robertson

Almost twenty-five years ago, Xbox was launched in theUnited States, ushering in a new era for gaming from Microsoft.DescriptionPeter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast looks back on theorigins of the original Xbox, with the push into console gaming back in 2001 and explores how the DirectX powered system, distinctive green-and-black dashboard and now iconic Duke controller defined a new era for Microsoft. This episode also highlights a personal journey with Xbox including his own website and why console gaming will always be synonymous with Xbox.ShowWebsite - rogueplanetoid.com/podcastX - x.com/rogueplanetoidYouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoidLinksXbox – xbox.comCESPage.com Xbox - cespage.com/xboxCreditsRoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.comHosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter BullMusic based on Like a Tiger by Jo WandriniProduction Company Name by Granny Robertson

Sixteen years ago, Windows Phone was announced and released, a mobile platform from the past that helped shaped the present.DescriptionPeter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast reflects on the rise, impact and demise of Windows Phone, beginning with Microsoft’s shift from Windows Mobile to the launch of Windows Phone exploring the platform’s accessible developer experience and Silverlight-based development tools. This episode also highlights how Windows Phone opened opportunities from apps developed for the platform and how it left a lasting mark on the design approach of Microsoft. ShowWebsite - rogueplanetoid.com/podcastX - x.com/rogueplanetoidYouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoidLinksCESPage.com Silverlight - cespage.com/silverlightZuneCardr – zunecardr.comGameCardr – gamecardr.comCreditsRoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.comHosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter BullMusic based on Like a Tiger by Jo WandriniProduction Company Name by Granny Robertson

Microsoft Build 2026 covered building a frontier intelligence ecosystem and delivering value from frontier developers intoapplications with AI.DescriptionPeter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast talks about how Microsoft Build 2026 brought developers together to explore the latest innovations from Microsoft across AI, Windows, .NET, cloud, developer tools and more. Peter discusses keynote announcements and highlighted sessions along with how these innovations can help developers build the next generation of applications and experiences.ShowWebsite - rogueplanetoid.com/podcastX - x.com/rogueplanetoidYouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoidLinksMicrosoft Build - build.microsoft.comRoguePlanetoid Article – Microsoft Build 2026 Keynote - rogueplanetoid.com/articles/microsoft-build-2026-keynoteRoguePlanetoid Article – Microsoft Build 2026 Sessions - rogueplanetoid.com/articles/microsoft-build-2026-sessionsCreditsRoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.comHosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter BullMusic based on Like a Tiger by Jo WandriniProduction Company Name by Granny Robertson

.NET Framework ushered in new era for web developers with ASP .NET later joined by the browser-based subset of Silverlight.DescriptionPeter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast explores how .NET Framework reshaped the web, with ASP .NET opening the door to a new generation of dynamic, data‑driven sites and how it transformed his own early web experiments, later expanded by the promise of Silverlight’s browser‑based capabilities. This episode looks back at the technologies that defined an era of web development and how those foundations still influence building for the web today.ShowWebsite - rogueplanetoid.com/podcastX - x.com/rogueplanetoidYouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoidLinksRoguePlanetoid Podcast - .NET Framework for Desktop - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-thirty-eightCESPage.com Silverlight - cespage.com/silverlightCreditsRoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.comHosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter BullMusic based on Like a Tiger by Jo WandriniProduction Company Name by Granny Robertson

.NET Framework began a new era for desktop developers with Windows Forms joined later by the designer and developer partnership of Windows Presentation Foundation.DescriptionPeter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, revisits the arrival of the .NET Framework for Desktop, reflecting on how Windows Forms and later Windows Presentation Foundation opened a new era of modern Windows development. Peter shares how .NET transformed his early experiments into realapplications that still guides his work in modern .NET.ShowWebsite - rogueplanetoid.com/podcastX - x.com/rogueplanetoidYouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoidLinksRoguePlanetoid Podcast - Visual Basic - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-thirty-sevenCESPage.com Visual Basic - cespage.com/vbTutorialr.com - tutorialr.comCreditsRoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.comHosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter BullMusic based on Like a Tiger by Jo WandriniProduction Company Name by Granny Robertson

Visual Basic made Windows development approachable and accessible to learn for me as a beginner to then build with in businessDescriptionPeter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, shares his experiences of Visual Basic, reflecting on how it made Windows development approachable and assessable. Peter looks back on Visual Basic, which was created from the roots of BASIC to deliver drag-and-drop simplicity and an event-driven design that became his gateway to building real-world applications.ShowWebsite - rogueplanetoid.com/podcastX - x.com/rogueplanetoidYouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoidLinksRoguePlanetoid Podcast - BASIC - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-thirty-sixCESPage.com Visual Basic - cespage.com/vbCreditsRoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.comHosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter BullMusic based on Like a Tiger by Jo WandriniProduction Company Name by Granny Robertson

BASIC or Beginner’s All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Codewas an introduction to the world of programming for many developers like me.DescriptionPeter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, talks about hisexperiences with writing simple examples in BASIC from that dark blue and light blue screen and blinking prompt of Commodore BASIC on the Commodore 64 to using GW-BASIC on the Toshiba T-1200 to create simple applications and games.ShowWebsite - rogueplanetoid.com/podcastX - x.com/rogueplanetoidYouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoidCreditsRoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.comHosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter BullMusic based on Like a Tiger by Jo WandriniProduction Company Name by Granny Robertson

During 2025 there were more events either attending or presenting than ever before and renewed as a Microsoft MVP for the first timeDescriptionPeter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast gives an overviewof 2025 which included presenting online and in person, being renewed as Microsoft MVP for .NET and Windows Developer for the first time as well as attending and being part of more events that ever before including being on stage at a paid conference and running workshops. Peter talks about all these things and more over the year as well as a look ahead to what is coming in 2026.ShowWebsite - rogueplanetoid.com/podcastX - x.com/rogueplanetoidYouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoidLinksRoguePlanetoid.com - https://rogueplanetoid.comTalking Inspiration - https://youtube.com/@NiltoniBroadcastNetworkTutorialr Workshops - https://tutorialr.com/workshopsComentsys Packages - https://comentsys.com/packagesRoguePlanetoid Articles - https://rogueplanetoid.com/articlesComentsys Learning - https://comentsys.com/learningCreditsRoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.comHosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter BullMusic based on Like a Tiger by Jo WandriniProduction Company Name by Granny Robertson

About.NET 10 is a supercharged SDK enabling faster code andreducing costs at scale for a platform developers love and businesses trustDescriptionPeter, host of RoguePlanetoid Podcast talks about .NET 10,the latest version of the free open-source framework for developing apps for web, cloud, desktop, mobile, agents with AI or ML and IoT along with games. Peter covers some of the latest features in .NET 10 along with C# 14 to create cleaner, faster and more expressive code for todays and tomorrow’s apps. Peter highlights how .NET 10 is used with Aspire, agents and AI, ASP.NET Core and Blazor along with .NET MAUI, Modern Windows Development and Windows Forms. ShowWebsite - rogueplanetoid.com/podcastX - x.com/rogueplanetoidYouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoidLinks.NET Conf 2025 - dotnetconf.net.NET 10 – dot.netAspire - aspire.devRoguePlanetoid Podcast - Episode Thirty Three – VisualStudio 2026  - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-thirty-threeCreditsRoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.comHosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter BullMusic based on Like a Tiger by Jo WandriniProduction Company Name by Granny Robertson