What Is Windows CE .NET?

Windows CE .Net is designed to work on devices with minimal storage capacity.

Windows CE .NET is a Microsoft operating system designed for use in embedded systems, a type of computer system designed to perform a few dedicated functions.

Definition

Windows CE .NET, also referred to as Windows Embedded Compact or Windows Embedded CE, operates as a kernel, or the most central component of operating systems. Kernels manage system resources, including the communication between hardware and software components. Windows CE .NET runs on such embedded system processors as the Intel x86.

Features

Windows CE .NET operating systems run on less than 1 megabyte of memory and are often used on small devices that contain minimal storage capacity. Windows CE .NET utilizes threads to run commands. Threads are the smallest unit of processing performed by operating systems and increase execution time, or the time necessary for a computer system to complete a task. Windows CE .NET operating systems are supported by Microsoft Visual Studio, a software development program, and GLBasic, a basic programming language.

Shared Source

Windows CE .NET is included in Microsoft's shared source initiative. Platforms included in this initiative allow individuals to modify the system code and applications in the operative system order to best suit their needs.

References

• msdn: About Windows CE .NET
• "Programming Microsoft Windows CE .NET (Core Reference)"; Douglas McConnaughey Boling; 2003

Resources

• "Inside Microsoft Windows CE (Microsoft Programming Series)"; John A. Murray; 1998