Windows CE is an operating system and development platform designed for
small footprint devices. It provides a 32-bit native hard real-time,
small footprint operating system, unified kernel, and familiar embedded
development tools. This makes CE the right choice for a variety of
smaller footprint devices-ranging from power conscious GPS handhelds to
real-time, mission critical industrial controllers.
Windows
CE is designed to run in memory- and power-constrained devices. Windows
CE’s familiarity with Windows onto a smaller screen makes it the first
choice of users. Windows CE is a component-based, embedded, real-time
operating system. Many platforms have been based on the core Windows CE
operating system, including Microsoft's AutoPC, Pocket PC 2000, Pocket
PC 2002, Mobile 2003, Mobile 2003 SE, Mobile 5.0, Smartphone 2002,
Smartphone 2003 and many industrial devices and embedded systems.
The Windows CE API provides access to a system object database. This
database supports data compression, searching, sorts and
synchronization with the desktop using the Microsoft ActiveSync
services. Synchronization with other Microsoft products like Outlook
and Access provides better usability.
A distinctive feature
of Windows CE is that its larger part is offered in source code from.
Initially source code was offered to several vendors, so they could
adjust it to their hardware. Later on products like Platform Builder
offered several components in source code form to the general public.
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