Then I'll cover the new improvements for connectivity, including security features and protocols, kernel and user interface features, and finally I'll wrap up by discussing new C++ enhancements and DirectX® support.

NET and give you a tour of the most important improvements to the Platform Builder toolset. I'll start with a look at the new API in Windows CE. Platform Builder has been completely revamped, and a slew of new wizards have been added. NET are the improvements to the tools used to build custom versions of Windows CE. Perhaps the most important new features of Windows CE. NET Framework supported on desktop Windows. NET Compact Framework optimized for devices which will provide a Windows CE-specific version of the. NET a client in today's Internet-centric paradigm. NET is the starting point for embedded, wireless, distributed, connected (both part-time connected and full-time connected) solutions. Built on the solid foundation laid by Windows CE 3.0, Windows CE. He smallest, most mobile, most configurable, and newest member of the Microsoft®. A sample application is included that locates features on portable devices so the reader knows what's available before writing code. NET, starting with the New Platform Wizard that allows you to code for your choice of devices. In this article the author takes a tour of Windows CE. NET now supports C++ exceptions, STL, and runtime type information. In addition, DirectX support has been added and C++ in Windows CE.

For example, there are quite a few new APIs and enhancements to security and connectivity, the user interface, the kernel, and the emulator.

NET family, includes a number of improvements over previous versions of Windows CE. NETĭownload the code for this article: WindowsCENET.exe (268KB) This article assumes you're familiar with Windows CE, Win32, and. Windows CE.NET New Version Offers Revamped Platform Builder, Improved Tools, Enhanced API, and Source Code From the July 2002 issue of MSDN Magazine

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