<<...OLE_Obj...>> Dear Affymetrix Software Developers' Network member, [Key phrases - Native Java File APIs; Message Board; Last Call for ADN Conference] Final call: This will be our last call for the Spring 2003 ADN Conferences. If you have not taken the opportunity to sign up this year, don't worry, you'll probably have another chance in the U.S. in 2004. We are also planning a conference in Tokyo in late 2003. If you do want to attend one of the Spring conferences, visit our External Developers Network Support <http: www.affymetrix.com="" support="" developer="" index.affx=""> page or the ADN Conference Registration <http: www.eci-events.com="" affyadn2003=""/> site for information about the conferences being held in Boston (May 29-30) and Amsterdam (June 5-6). Conference News and Activities: Some of you have asked what we discuss at the conferences. Past attendees know we pre-announce system and file changes to the participants. We also unveil a few surprises. And, we respond directly to the most important issues raised at the meetings. For example, last year's participants declared the need for Native Java APIs to the Affymetrix Files. We are now readying these for mid-year release, and will discuss these at the Spring Conferences. Participants also lobbied for an ADN Message Board so that they could self-support themselves. Again, an Affymetrix-sponsored Message Board will be up in the next few weeks - a first for Affymetrix, and driven from the ADN community. And, since we are about to commence the transition from file-based MAS 5.x to the data management-based GeneChip Operating Software (GCOS) Desktop, we are offering hands on tutorials showing how one uses the APIs to GCOS and the Affymetrix Files to integrate your systems and analysis programs with the Affymetrix platform. Technical Conference Highlights: * Hands on developers' workshop - you will develop apps with the Affymetrix File and AIMS Software Developers' Kits. Bring your laptops ! * MAGE-ML and AADM resources for accessing array information * The new NetAffx Download Center * Native Java File APIs for UNIX platform support * System evolution (e.g. MAS to GCOS; file format changes) * New platform application opportunities (e.g. SNP, genotyping, sequencing) * Customer and Vendor presentations highlighting integration of Affymetrix Data and Systems into workflow and analysis environments: If you were sent this message from DevNet, then you are a member of the Affymetrix Developers Network (ADN) distribution list. JOIN HERE <mailto:devnet@affymetrix.com?subject=add%20me%20to%20the%20adn%20dist ributi="" on=""> if you are not a member, and would like to receive occasional Affy software developer news and conference updates. REQUEST REMOVAL <mailto:devnet@affymetrix.com?subject=remove%20me%20from%20the%20adn%2 0distr="" ibution=""> if you would like to leave the ADN distribution list. [[alternate HTML version deleted]]