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- A real embedded OS (Windows CE) is the answer to any security concern. Cost and Support. At the end of it, it's about the money, honey!!. This should have been the first point, isn't it? Windows CE offers its core licenses for sub $3 and has SKUs with a variety of combinations. The Windows 8 PC version is expected to be around $150.
- Windows 8 is on ARM and Why Windows Embedded Compact (Windows CE) is there to stay by Maharajan Veerabahu Windows 8 - The buzz is around and everyone is eagerly waiting for Microsoft to come up with its latest offering of the PC operating system.
- Ok here's the deal.I've bought a new mobile internet device (MID) which has windows ce 5.0 installed, i'm trying to update my internet explorer to 8.0 so i can go onto youtube. BUT i can't get my windows ce. 5.0 to recognise any of the update files i save on the desktop of the MID. Infact i can't get it to recognise any of the update files from microsoft website to update windows ce 5.0.
A version of the Windows Phone operating system | |
Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
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Source model | Closed-source |
General availability | October 29, 2012; 6 years ago |
Latest release | Update 3 (Build 8.0.10532.166) / April 14, 2014; 5 years ago[1] |
Update method | Firmware over the air |
Platforms | |
Kernel type | Hybrid (NT kernel)[2] |
License | |
Preceded by | Windows Phone 7 (2010) |
Succeeded by | Windows Phone 8.1 (2014) |
Official website | Archived official website at the Wayback Machine (archive index) |
Support status | |
Unsupported as of January 12, 2016 |
Windows Phone 8 is the second generation of the Windows Phonemobile operating system from Microsoft. It was released on October 29, 2012, and, like its predecessor, it features a flat user interface based on the Metro design language. It was succeeded by Windows Phone 8.1, which was unveiled on April 2, 2014.[3][4]
Windows Phone 8 replaces the Windows CE-based architecture used in Windows Phone 7 with the Windows NTkernel found in Windows 8. Current Windows Phone 7 devices cannot run or update to Windows Phone 8, and new applications compiled specifically for Windows Phone 8 are not made available for Windows Phone 7 devices. Developers can make their apps available on both Windows Phone 7 and Windows Phone 8 devices by targeting both platforms via the proper SDKs in Visual Studio[5]
Windows Phone 8 devices are manufactured by Microsoft Mobile (formerly Nokia), HTC, Samsung and Huawei.[6]
- 1History
- 2Features
- 5Reception
History[edit]
On June 20, 2012, Microsoft unveiled Windows Phone 8 (codenamed Apollo), a third generation of the Windows Phone operating system for release later in 2012. Windows Phone 8 replaces its previously Windows CE-based architecture with one based on the Windows NT kernel, and shares many components with Windows 8, allowing developers to easily port applications between the two platforms.
Windows Phone 8 also allows devices with larger screens (the four confirmed sizes are 'WVGA 800×480 15:9','WXGA 1280×768 15:9','720p 1280×720 16:9','1080p 1920x1080 16:9' resolutions) and multi-core processors, NFC (that can primarily be used to share content and perform payments), backwards compatibility with Windows Phone 7 apps, improved support for removable storage (that now functions more similarly to how such storage is handled on Windows and Android), a redesigned home screen incorporating resizable tiles across the entire screen, a new Wallet hub (to integrate NFC payments, coupon websites such as Groupon, and loyalty cards), and 'first-class' integration of VoIP applications into the core functions of the OS. Additionally, Windows Phone 8 will include more features aimed at the enterprise market, such as device management, BitLocker encryption, and the ability to create a private Marketplace to distribute apps to employees[7][8]—features expected to meet or exceed the enterprise capabilities of the previous Windows Mobile platform.[9] Additionally, Windows Phone 8 will support over-the-air updates, and all Windows Phone 8 devices will receive software support for at least 36 months after their release.[10]
In the interest of ensuring it is released with devices designed to take advantage of its new features,[11] Windows Phone 8 will not be made available as an update for existing Windows Phone 7 devices. Instead, Microsoft released Windows Phone 7.8 as an update for Windows Phone 7 devices, which backported several features such as the redesigned home screen.
Addressing some software bugs with Windows Phone 8 forced Microsoft to delay some enterprise improvements, like VPN support, until the 2014 release of Windows Phone 8.1.[12]
Support[edit]
In March 2013, Microsoft announced that updates for the Windows Phone 8 operating system would be made available through July 8, 2014. Microsoft pushed support up to 36 months, announcing that updates for the Windows Phone 8 operating system would be made available through January 12, 2016.[13] Windows Phone 8 devices will be upgradeable to the next edition of Windows Phone 8.1.[14]
Features[edit]
The following features were confirmed at Microsoft's 'sneak peek' at Windows Phone on June 20, 2012 and the unveiling of Windows Phone 8 on October 29, 2012:[15][16][17]
Core[edit]
Windows Phone 8 is the first mobile OS from Microsoft to use the Windows NTkernel, which is the same kernel that runs Windows 8. The operating system adds improved file system, drivers, network stack, security components, media and graphics support. Using the NT kernel, Windows Phone can now support multi-core CPUs of up to 64 cores, as well as 1280×720 and 1280×768 resolutions, in addition to the base 800×480 resolution already available on Windows Phone 7. Furthermore, Windows Phone 8 also adds support for MicroSD cards, which are commonly used to add extra storage to phones. Support for 1080p screens was added in October 2013 with the GDR3 update.
Due to the switch to the NT kernel, Windows Phone 8 also supports native 128-bit Bitlocker encryption and Secure Boot. Windows Phone 8 also supports NTFS due to this switch.[18]
Web[edit]
Internet Explorer 10 is the default browser in Windows Phone 8 and carries over key improvements also found in the desktop version. The navigation interface has been simplified down to a single customizable button (defaults to stop / refresh) and the address bar. While users can change the button to a 'Back' button, there is no way to add a 'Forward' button. However, as the browser supports swipe navigation for both forwards and back, this is a minor issue.
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Multitasking[edit]
Unlike its predecessor, Windows Phone 8 uses true multitasking, allowing developers to create apps that can run in the background and resume instantly.[19]
A user can switch between 'active' tasks by pressing and holding the Back button, but any application listed may be suspended or terminated[20] under certain conditions, such as a network connection being established or battery power running low. An app running in the background may also automatically suspend, if the user has not opened it for a long duration of time.
The user can close applications by opening the multitasking view and pressing the 'X' button in the right-hand corner of each application window, a feature that was added in Update 3.[21]
Kids Corner[edit]
Windows Phone 8 adds Kids Corner, which operates as a kind of 'guest mode'. The user chooses which applications and games appear on the Kids Corner. When Kids Corner is activated, apps and games installed on the device can be played or accessed without touching the data of the main user signed into the Windows Phone.[16]
Rooms[edit]
Windows Ce 6.0
Rooms is a feature added specifically for group messaging and communication. Using Rooms, users can contact and see Facebook and Twitter updates only from members of the group created. Members of the group can also share instant messages and photos from within the room. These messages will be shared only with the other room members.[16] Microsoft will be removing this feature sometime during March 2015.[22]
Driving Mode[edit]
With the release of Update 3 in late 2013, pairing a Windows Phone 8 device with a car via Bluetooth now automatically activates 'Driving Mode', a specialized UI designed for using a mobile device while driving.[23]
Data Sense[edit]
Data Sense allows users to set data usage limits based on their individual plan. Data Sense can restrict background data when the user is near their set limit (a heart icon is used to notify the user when background tasks are being automatically stopped).[24] Although this feature was originally exclusive to Verizon phones in the United States, the GDR2 update released in July 2013 made Data Sense available to all Windows Phone 8 handsets.
NFC and Wallet[edit]
Select Windows Phones running Windows Phone 8 add NFC capability, which allows for data transfer between two Windows Phone devices, or between a Windows Phone device, and a Windows 8 computer or tablet, using a feature called 'Tap and Send'.
In certain markets, NFC support on Windows Phone 8 can also be used to conduct in-person transactions through credit and debit cards stored on the phone through the Wallet application. Carriers may activate the NFC feature through SIM or integrated phone hardware. Orange will be first carrier to support NFC on Windows Phone 8. Besides NFC support for transactions, Wallet can also be used to store credit cards in order to make Windows Phone Store and other in-app purchases (that is also a new feature), and can be used to store coupons and loyalty cards.[25]
Syncing[edit]
The Windows Phone app succeeds the Zune Software as the sync application to transfer music, videos, other multimedia files and office documents between Windows Phone 8 and a Windows 8/Windows RT computer or tablet. Versions for OS X and Windows Desktop are also available. Windows Phone 7 devices are not compatible with the PC version of the app, but will work with the Mac version. (Zune is still used for syncing Windows Phone 7s with PCs, and thus remains downloadable from the Windows Phone website.)
Due to Windows Phone 8 identifying itself as an MTP device, Windows Media Player and Windows Explorer may be used to transfer music, videos and other multimedia files unlike in Windows Phone 7. Videos transferred to a computer are limited to a maximum size of 4 GB.[26]
Other features[edit]
- Xbox SmartGlass allows control of an Xbox 360 and Xbox One with a phone (available for Windows Phone, iOS and Android).
- Xbox Music+Video services support playback of audio and video files in Windows Phone, as well as music purchases. Video purchases were made available with the release of a standalone version of Xbox Video in late 2013 that can be downloaded from the Windows Phone Store.
- Native code support (C++)
- toast notifications sent by apps and app developers using the Microsoft Push Notification Service.
- Simplified porting of Windows 8 apps to Windows Phone 8 (compatibility with Windows 8 'Modern UI' apps)
- Remote device management of Windows Phone similar to management of Windows PCs
- VoIP and video chat integration for any VoIP or video chat app (integrates into the phone dialer, people hub)
- Firmware over the air for Windows Phone updates
- Minimum 36 month support of Windows Phone updates to Windows Phone 8 devices.
- Camera app now supports 'lenses', which allow third parties to skin and add features to camera interface.
- Native screen capture is added by pressing home and power buttons simultaneously.
- Hebrew language support is added for Microsoft to introduce Windows Phone to the Israeli market.[27]
Hardware specifications[edit]
Windows Phone 8 minimum device specifications |
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Qualcomm Qualcomm Snapdragon S4dual-core processor or Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series (as of Update 3) |
Minimum 512 MBRAM for WVGA phones; minimum 1 GB RAM for 720p / WXGA / 1080p |
Minimum 4 GB flash memory |
GPS and A-GNSS; GLONASS is supported, if OEMs decide to include it |
Support for micro-USB 2.0 |
3.5 mm stereo headphone jack with three-button detection support |
Rear-facing AF camera with optional LED or Xenon flash, optional front-facing camera (both need to be VGA or better) and dedicated camera button |
Accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensors, as well as vibration motor (magnetometer and gyroscope are optional) |
802.11b/g and Bluetooth (802.11n is optional) |
DirectX graphics hardware support with hardware acceleration for Direct3D using programmable GPU |
Multi-touch capacitive touch screen with minimum of four simultaneous points |
Version history[edit]
Reception[edit]
Reviewers generally praised the increased capabilities of Windows Phone 8, but noted the smaller app selection when compared to other phones. Brad Molen of Engadget mentioned that 'Windows Phone 8 is precisely what we wanted to see come out of Redmond in the first place,' and praised the more customizable Start Screen, compatibility with Windows 8, and improved NFC support. However, Molen also noted the drawback of a lack of apps in the Windows Phone Store.[28]The Verge gave the OS a 7.9/10 rating, stating that 'Redmond is presenting one of the most compelling ecosystem stories in the business right now,' but criticized the lack of a unified notifications center.[29] Alexandra Chang of Wired gave Windows Phone 8 an 8/10, noting improvement in features previously lacking in Windows Phone 7, such as multi-core processor support, faster Internet browsing, and the switch from Bing Maps to Nokia Maps, but also criticized the smaller selection of apps.[30]
Usage[edit]
IDC reported that in Q1 2013, the first full quarter where WP8 was available to most countries, Windows Phone market share jumped to 3.2% of the worldwide smartphone market, allowing the OS to overtake BlackBerry OS as the third largest mobile operating system by usage.[31]
Roughly a year after the release of WP8, Kantar reported in October 2013 that Windows Phone grew its market share substantially to 4.8% in the United States and 10.2% in Europe.[32] Similar statistics from Gartner for Q3 2013 indicated that Windows Phone's global market share increased 123% from the same period in 2012 to 3.6%.[33]
In Q1 2014 IDC reported that global market share of Windows Phone has dropped to 2.7%.[34]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^http://blogs.windows.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2013/10/14/announcing-our-third-windows-phone-8-update-plus-a-new-developer-preview-program.aspx
- ^Jo Foley, Mary (June 20, 2012). 'Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 finally gets a 'real' Windows core'. ZDNet. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ^'Microsoft begins sharing Windows Phone 8.1 with developers'. The Verge. Vox Media.
- ^'Windows Phone 8.1 includes universal apps and lots of feature updates'. The Verge. Vox Media.
- ^Rubino, Daniel. (October 29, 2012). Overview and Review of Windows Phone 8
- ^Nokia, Samsung, HTC, and Huawei will have first Windows Phone 8 devices. The Verge. June 20, 2012
- ^Belfiore, Joe (June 20, 2012). 'Announcing Windows Phone 8'. Windows Blog. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
- ^Godfrey, Rosanna (June 27, 2012). 'Announcing Windows Phone 8'. Microsoft UK Schools Blog. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
- ^Warren, Tom (June 20, 2012). 'Windows Phone 8 in detail: new Start Screen, multi-core support, VoIP integration, and NFC'. The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ^Hoover, Robert (July 10, 2013). 'Making Windows Phone an even better choice for business'. Windows Phone. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
- ^Warren, Tom (June 20, 2012). 'Microsoft: no upgrades to Windows Phone 8, but some features will come in Windows Phone 7.8'. The Verge. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^Nokia and Windows Phone: No Match for Apple. Wall St. Cheat Sheet. July 13, 2013
- ^'Microsoft Product Lifecycle Search'. microsoft.com. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
- ^Segan, Sascha (February 27, 2013). 'Microsoft: Windows Phone 8 Will Be Upgradeable'. PCMag.com. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
- ^Fingas, Jon (June 20, 2012). 'Windows Phone 8 to support multi-core CPUs, HD resolutions, SD cards and NFC'. Engadget. AOL. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ^ abcSeifert, Dan (October 29, 2012). 'Here's what's new in Windows Phone 8: Kid's Corner, Rooms, instant photo uploads'. The Verge. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^Branscombe, Mary (October 30, 2012). 'Windows Phone 8 release date and latest details'. TechRadar. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^'What does Windows Phone 8 share your core Windows 8?'. technewspedia.com. June 20, 2012. Archived from the original on January 14, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
- ^O'Brien, Terrence. (June 20, 2012) Microsoft brings true, background multitasking to Windows Phone 8. Engadget.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-20.
- ^Martin, Taylor (October 15, 2012). 'Why I'm wary of switching to Windows Phone 8'. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
- ^Mitroff, Sarah (October 14, 2013). 'Windows Phone 8 Update 3'. reviews.cnet.com. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
- ^Microsoft is killing Windows Phone's Rooms group chat | The Verge
- ^'Setting up your Windows Phone Driving Mode'. Windows Central. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^Welch, Chris (October 29, 2012). 'Microsoft's Data Sense for Windows Phone 8 looks to make data overages a thing of the past'. The Verge. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^Melanson, Donald (June 20, 2012). 'Microsoft brings NFC payments and loyalty cards to Windows Phone 8'. Engadget. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^'Windows Phone 8 has trouble with videos over 4GB'. WinSource. December 7, 2012. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
- ^Mohr, Yair; Ziv, Amitai (April 2, 2008). 'Microsoft launches game-changing smartphones in Israel'. Haaretz. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ^Molen, Brad (October 29, 2012). 'Windows Phone 8 review'. Engadget. AOL. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ^'Windows Phone 8 review'. The Verge. Vox Media. October 29, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ^Chang, Alexandra (October 29, 2012). 'Review: Microsoft Windows Phone 8'. Wired.com. Condé Nast Digital. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ^IDC: Windows Phone overtakes BlackBerry in smartphonesArchived October 4, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Eetindia.co.in (May 20, 2013). Retrieved on 2013-07-17.
- ^'Windows Phone hits 10% sales across Europe, but still struggles in China and the US'. Windows Central. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^Preston Gralla (November 15, 2013). 'New research says Windows Phone has blowout growth, is the 'winner of the quarter''. Computerworld. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
- ^'IDC: Smartphone OS Market Share'. www.idc.com.
External links[edit]
- Official website (Archive)
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Windows_Phone_8&oldid=916487305'
Windows Embedded Compact running in a media server configuration. | |
Developer | Microsoft |
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Written in | C[1] |
Source model |
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Initial release | November 16, 1996; 22 years ago |
Latest release | 8.0 (Embedded Compact 2013) / June 13, 2013; 6 years ago[3] |
Platforms | x86, 32-bitARM, (SuperH[4] up to 6.0 R2, MIPS and PowerPC were also supported)[5] |
Kernel type | Hybrid |
License | Commercialproprietary software (volume licensing) |
Official website | msdn.microsoft.com/en-ph/embedded/ |
Windows Embedded Compact,[6] formerly Windows Embedded CE and Windows CE, is an operating system subfamily developed by Microsoft as part of its Windows Embedded family of products.
Unlike Windows Embedded Standard, which is based on Windows NT, Windows Embedded Compact uses a different hybrid kernel.[7] Microsoft licenses Windows CE to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), who can modify and create their own user interfaces and experiences, with Windows CE providing the technical foundation to do so.
The current version of Windows Embedded Compact supports x86 and ARM processors with board support package (BSP) directly.[8] The MIPS and SHx architectures had support prior to version 7.0. 7.0 still works on MIPSII architecture.
- 3Development tools
Features[edit]
Windows Ce 7 Download
Windows CE is optimized for devices that have minimal memory; a Windows CE kernel may run with one megabyte of memory.[9] Devices are often configured without disk storage, and may be configured as a 'closed' system that does not allow for end-user extension (for instance, it can be burned into ROM). Windows CE conforms to the definition of a real-time operating system, with a deterministic interrupt latency. From Version 3 and onward, the system supports 256 priority levels[10] and uses priority inheritance for dealing with priority inversion. The fundamental unit of execution is the thread. This helps to simplify the interface and improve execution time.
The first version – known during development under the code name 'Pegasus' – featured a Windows-like GUI and a number of Microsoft's popular apps, all trimmed down for smaller storage, memory, and speed of the palmtops of the day. Since then, Windows CE has evolved into a component-based, embedded, real-time operating system. It is no longer targeted solely at hand-held computers.[11] Many platforms have been based on the core Windows CE operating system, including Microsoft's AutoPC, Pocket PC 2000, Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 SE, Windows Mobile 5, Windows Mobile 6, Smartphone 2002, Smartphone 2003, Portable Media Center, Zune, Windows Phone and many industrial devices and embedded systems. Windows CE even powered select games for the Dreamcast, was the operating system of the Gizmondo handheld, and can partially run on modified Xbox game consoles.
A distinctive feature of Windows CE compared to other Microsoft operating systems is that large parts of it are offered in source code form. First, source code was offered to several vendors, so they could adjust it to their hardware. Then products like Platform Builder (an integrated environment for Windows CE OS image creation and integration, or customized operating system designs based on CE) offered several components in source code form to the general public. However, a number of core components that do not need adaptation to specific hardware environments (other than the CPU family) are still distributed in binary only form.
History[edit]
Windows Embedded Compact was formerly known as Windows CE. According to Microsoft, 'CE' is not an explicit acronym for anything, although it implies a number of notions that Windows developers had in mind, such as 'compact', 'connectable', 'compatible', 'companion' and 'efficient'.[12][13] The name changed once in 2006, with the release of Windows Embedded CE 6.0, and again in 2011, with the release of Windows Embedded Compact 7.
Windows CE was originally announced by Microsoft at the COMDEX expo in 1996 and was demonstrated on stage by Bill Gates and John McGill. Microsoft had been testing Pegasus in early 1995 and released a strict reference platform to several hardware partners. The devices had to have the following minimum hardware specifications:
- SH3, MIPS 3000 or MIPS 4000 CPU
- Minimum of 4 MB of ROM
- Minimum of 2 MB of RAM with a back up power source, such as a CR2032 coin cell battery
- Powered by two AA batteries
- Weigh less than 1lbs
- A physical QWERTY keyboard including Ctrl, Alt and Shift keys
- An LCD display of 480×240 pixels with four shades of gray and two bits per pixel with touchscreen that could be operated by either stylus or finger nail
- An Infrared transceiver
- Serial port
- PC Card slot
- Built in speaker
Devices of the time mainly had 480×240 pixel displays with the exception of the Hewlett-Packard 'Palmtop PC' which had a 640×240 display. Each window took over the full display. Navigation was done by tapping or double tapping on an item. A contextual menu was also available by the user pressing the ALT key and tapping on the screen. Windows CE 1.0 did not include a cascading Start menu unlike Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 did. Microsoft released the Windows CE 1.0 Power Toys that included a cascading menu icon that appeared in the system tray. Also bundled were several other utilities, most notable were a sound applet for the system tray, enabling the user to quickly mute or unmute their device or adjust the volume and a 'pocket' version of Paint.
The release of Windows CE 2.0 was well received. Microsoft learned its lessons from consumer feedback of Windows CE 1.0 and made many improvements to the operating system. The Start menu was a cascading menu, identical to those found on Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. Color screens were also supported and manufacturers raced to release the first color H/PC. The first to market however, was Hewlett Packard with the HP 620LX. Windows CE 2.0 also supported a broader range of CPU architectures. Programs could be also installed directly in the OS by double clicking on CAB files. Due to the nature of the ROMs that contained the operating system, users were not able to flash their devices with the newer operating system. Instead manufacturers released upgrade ROMs that users had to physically install in their devices, after removing the previous version. This would usually wipe the data on the device and present the user with the setup wizard upon first boot.
Development tools[edit]
Visual Studio[edit]
Microsoft Visual Studio 2012, 2013, and 2015 support apps and Platform Builder development for Windows Embedded Compact 2013.[14]
![Windows Windows](/uploads/1/2/4/9/124906743/830937406.jpg)
Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and earlier support projects for older releases of Windows CE/Windows Mobile, producing executable programs and platform images either as an emulator or attached by cable to an actual mobile device. A mobile device is not necessary to develop a CE program. The .NET Compact Framework supports a subset of the .NET Framework with projects in C#, and Visual Basic .NET, but not Managed C++. 'Managed' apps employing the .NET Compact Framework also require devices with significantly larger memories (8 MB or more) while unmanaged apps can still run successfully on smaller devices. In Visual Studio 2010, the Windows Phone Developer Tools are used as an extension, allowing Windows Phone 7 apps to be designed and tested within Visual Studio.
Free Pascal and Lazarus[edit]
Free Pascal introduced the Windows CE port in Version 2.2.0, targeting ARM and x86 architectures. Later, the Windows CE header files were translated for use with Lazarus, a rapid application development (RAD) software package based on Free Pascal. Windows CE apps are designed and coded in the Lazarus integrated development environment (IDE) and compiled with an appropriate cross compiler.[15]
Platform Builder[edit]
This programming tool is used for building the platform (BSP + Kernel), device drivers (shared source or custom made) and also the apps. This is a one stop environment to get the system up and running. One can also use Platform Builder to export an SDK (software development kit) for the target microprocessor (SuperH, x86, MIPS, ARM etc.) to be used with another associated tool set named below.
Others[edit]
The EmbeddedVisual C++ (eVC) – a tool for development of embedded apps for Windows CE. It can be used standalone using the SDK exported from Platform Builder or using the Platform Builder's Platform Manager connectivity setup.
CodeGearDelphi Prism – runs in Visual Studio, also supports the .NET Compact Framework and thus can be used to develop mobile apps. It employs the Oxygene compiler created by RemObjects Software, which targets .NET, the .NET Compact Framework, and Mono. Its command-line compiler is available free of charge.
Basic4ppc – a programming language similar to Visual Basic – targets the .NET Compact Framework and supports Windows CE and Windows Mobile devices.
GLBasic – a very easy to learn and use BASIC dialect that compiles for many platforms, including Windows CE and Windows Mobile. It can be extended by writing inline C/C++ code.
LabVIEW – a graphical programming language, supporting many platforms, including Windows CE.
AutoHotkey – a port of the open source macro-creation and automation software utility available for Windows CE. It allows the construction of macros and simple GUI apps developed by systems analyst Jonathan Maxian Timkang.[16]
Relationship to Windows Mobile, Pocket PC, and SmartPhone[edit]
Timeline of Windows CE development
Often Windows CE, Windows Mobile, and Pocket PC are used interchangeably, in part due to their common origin. This practice is not entirely accurate. Windows CE is a modular/componentized operating system that serves as the foundation of several classes of devices. Some of these modules provide subsets of other components' features (e.g. varying levels of windowing support; DCOM vs COM), others which are separate (bitmap or TrueType font support), and others which add additional features to another component. One can buy a kit (the Platform Builder) which contains all these components and the tools with which to develop a custom platform. Apps such as Excel Mobile (formerly Pocket Excel) are not part of this kit. The older Handheld PC version of Pocket Word and several other older apps are included as samples, however.
Windows Mobile is best described as a subset of platforms based on a Windows CE underpinning. Currently, Pocket PC (now called Windows Mobile Classic), SmartPhone (Windows Mobile Standard), and Pocket PC Phone Edition (Windows Mobile Professional) are the three main platforms under the Windows Mobile umbrella. Each platform uses different components of Windows CE, plus supplemental features and apps suited for their respective devices.
Pocket PC and Windows Mobile are Microsoft-defined custom platforms for general PDA use, consisting of a Microsoft-defined set of minimum profiles (Professional Edition, Premium Edition) of software and hardware that is supported. The rules for manufacturing a Pocket PC device are stricter than those for producing a custom Windows CE-based platform. The defining characteristics of the Pocket PC are the touchscreen as the primary human interface device and its extremely portable size.
CE v3.0 is the basis for Pocket PC 2002. A successor to CE v3.0 is CE.net.[17] 'PocketPC [is] a separate layer of code on top of the core Windows CE OS.. Pocket PC is based on Windows CE, but it's a different offering.' And licensees of Pocket PC are forbidden to modify the WinCE part.[18]
The SmartPhone platform is a feature-rich OS and interface for cellular phone handsets. SmartPhone offers productivity features to business users, such as email, and multimedia abilities for consumers. The SmartPhone interface relies heavily on joystick navigation and PhonePad input. Devices running SmartPhone do not include a touchscreen interface. SmartPhone devices generally resemble other cellular handset form factors, whereas most Phone Edition devices use a PDA form factor with a larger display.
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Releases[edit]
Version | Changes |
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Old version, no longer supported: 1.0 | Released November 16, 1996.[19] Codename 'Pegasus' and 'Alder'.[20]
1.01 version (1.0a) – added Japanese language support.
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Old version, no longer supported: 2.0 | Released September 29, 1997.[21] Codename 'Birch'.[20]
2.11 version (Palm-Size PC 1.1) – changed screen resolution to QVGA, added handwriting recognition.2.11 version (Palm-Size PC 1.2) – based on Windows CE H/PC 2.11 kernel, removed Pocket Office.HandeldPC 2.11 version (HandheldPC Professional) – added small versions of Microsoft Access, improved MS Office documents formats support.
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Old version, no longer supported: 3.0 | Released June 15, 2000.[22] Codename 'Cedar'[20] and 'Galileo'.
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Old version, no longer supported: 4.x | Released January 7, 2002.[23] Codename 'Talisker/Jameson/McKendric'.[20]
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Old version, no longer supported:5.x | Released in August 2004.[20] Adds many new features. Codename 'Macallan'[20]
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Old version, no longer supported:6.0 | Released in September 2006. Codename 'Yamazaki'.[20]
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Older version, yet still supported:7.0 | Released in March 2011.
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Current stable version: 8.0 (2013) |
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Old version Latest version Future release |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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- ^'Microsoft opens full Windows CE kernel source'. Linux Devices. November 1, 2006. Archived from the original on February 16, 2009.
- ^'Microsoft announces general availability of Windows Embedded Compact 2013'. Microsoft News Center. Microsoft. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^'Windows CE overview'. Archived from the original on May 28, 2010.
- ^'Windows Embedded CE'. Microsoft. Microsoft. Archived from the original on July 17, 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
- ^'Windows Embedded Homepage'. Microsoft.com. Retrieved November 14, 2010.
- ^'How does Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Start?'. Windows CE Base Team Blog. Microsoft. December 18, 2007. Retrieved November 14, 2010.[dead link]
- ^'Board Support Package (Compact 2013)'. MSDN. Microsoft. Retrieved July 15, 2013.
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External links[edit]
- A Brief History of Windows CE, by HPC:Factor with screenshots of the various versions
- 'Site hosted by Windows CE'. Archived from the original on March 11, 2005. Retrieved July 23, 2006.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link) , Website hosted by Handheld PC. Unfortunately offline now; only this archived version exists
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