How Do You Make A Zune Application?
The Zune is Microsoft’s answer to Apple’s wildly popular iPod. While the Zune is a formidable offer, Apple’s iPod touch offers something users clearly want: applications (and many of them). Microsoft responded to Apple’s offering, opening the Zune up to application with the latest 4.0 version of the Zune software. Unfortunately, Zune app development is currently limited to games, but users are still encouraged to learn how to make Zune applications, as this will ready them for future development. Step 1 Download and install Visual Studio Express, the free version of Visual Studio, from the link in the Resources section of this article. This program is the backbone of all development for Windows and will be used to program your Zune application. Step 2 Download and install XNA Game Studio 3.1, from the link in the Resources section. This will add a new project type to Visual Studio, allowing you to develop for the Zune. Step 3 Update your Zune to the latest firmware. This is done direct
