Going From Windows To Windows CE: The Keys To Programming Success

摘要

There are important differences between the two environments to be aware of, such as API set issues, support for different processors, and Unicode. Microsoft's Windows operating system-originally designed for desktop and laptop computers-is now available in configurations that are optimized for embedded device development. Within the past 18 months, Microsoft has released several versions of its embedded Windows operating systems. This has brought the familiar Windows programming environment to developers of almost any type of new intelligent computing device. These "smart" units are a rapidly growing class of non-PC computing devices. They include digital set-top boxes, gaming systems, personal Internet access devices, handheld data collectors, and much more.