Microsoft Windows CE
From Go Embedded! Knowledgebase
Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0 is an:
- Open, scalable, 32-bit operating system (OS)
- Integrates reliable, real time capabilities with advanced Windows technologies.
- Allows you to build a wide range of small footprint devices.
- Componentized
A typical Windows CE–based device is designed for:
- Specific use
- Requires a small OS that has a deterministic response to interrupts.
Examples:
- Industrial controllers
- Communications hubs
- Point-of-sale terminals
- Digital cameras
- Internet appliances
- Interactive televisions
- Mobile Phones
WinCE Allows developers to exploit the full power of Windows Media technologies. It also supports a host of advanced networking features.
