r_z_aret
Fri Nov 24 11:11:57 CST 2006
On Thu, 23 Nov 2006 04:11:01 -0800, George
<George@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>Thanks Robert!
>
>
>Let me confirm with you that Window CE is the core OS, and derived on that,
>there are two editions, called Pocket PC and Smart Phone, right?
Sort of. Platforms are more than just "editions" of the operating
system; each includes _hardware_ specifications and applications.
>
>And now Microsoft is going to integrate the two types of veriations into one
>name, called Windows Mobile. Is that also correct?
Sort of. Microsoft new refers to Windows Mobile for Pocket PC, Windows
Mobile for Pocket PC Phone Edition, and Windows Mobile for Smartphone.
And they are trying to make all three similar. But mostly these are
just names. And many folks ignore the Windows Mobile part.
>
>
>regards,
>George
>
>"r_z_aret@pen_fact.com" wrote:
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>> On Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:14:01 -0800, George
>> <George@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Hello everyone,
>> >
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>> >In my understanding, Windows OS for device is divided into two
>> >sub-categories, Windows Mobile and Window Embedded. And in Window Mobile,
>> >there are two sub-categories, Window Mobile Pocket PC Edition and Windows
>> >Mobile Smart Phone Edition.
>>
>> You are very definitely not the only person whose been confused.
>> Windows CE is an operating system. Several platforms, including Pocket
>> PCs and Smartphones are based on the operating system, but adding a
>> few functions, removing a few functions, adding applications, and
>> specifying hardware. Starting recently, Pocket PCs and Smartphones
>> have been lumped together (mostly for marketing, I think) as Windows
>> Mobile. The following should help:
>>
http://www.opennetcf.org/Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=317
>>
http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/wce/versions.htm
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>> >
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>> >Is my understanding correct?
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>> >
>> >
>> >I have a further question, what is the common points and differences between
>> >Windows Mobile Pocket PC Edition and Windows Mobile Smart Phone Edition?
>>
>> Much of the underlying software is the same. Smartphones don't support
>> mice or similar. I haven't worked with Smartphones much, but I think
>> carriers often impose restrictions (like strict registration) on
>> software installation. Smartphones usually have smaller screens.
>>
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>> >thanks in advance,
>> >
>> >George
>>
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