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Presents an overview of the Windows CE operating system with details on its architecture, design, and development.

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If the Microsoft Windows CE development team committed its mission statement to paper, it might read like this: Windows CE is a new, portable, real-time, modular operating system that features popular Microsoft programming interfaces and that is supported by tools that enable rapid development of embedded and dedicated systems. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good In-depth architectural reference for CE, 14 Feb 1999

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I have a hard time agreeing with the negative reviewers of this book. I think that Murray addresses the important issues in CE; namely the key architectural differences between CE and the other Win32 platforms. As for a programming reference for CE, well CE uses Win32. There are plenty of great Win32 programming references on the shelves right now that can be used. Adding yet another targeted to CE would be a waste of Murray's time. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter are references to where the user can find the programming references that they were looking for.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, detailed description of Microsoft Windows CE, 10 Jan 1999

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This book is especially well suited for newcomers to CE. It guides you through everything about the OS with the right level of detail and at a pace that doesn't bore you. This book, contray to some of the other opinions expressed here, is very, very good. It may not be the book that you want in terms of your programming needs, however, I strongly recommend that EVERYONE getting involved with Windows CE first read this book. It lays out a foundation that allows you to become a better developer. There isn't a bunch of code samples, API reference pages and other pure programmer "stuff", so if that is what you're looking for, think of Doug Boling's Programming Windows CE book...but do not miss this one just because it doesn't have a ton of code. It is truly refreshing to read a book that TALKS about the OS and explains the DECISIONS behind its evolution *before* jumping into code. Please take the time to understand the embedded world and just how fantastic Windows CE is before you start stamping out apps. This book isn't for the OEM who wants to know every step needed to build their version of the OS, but it is for everyone who wants to know more about the world of Windows CE. It is perhaps the best book I've read since "Exploring Java" in 1996. CE is exciting in the way that Java was exciting. "Exploring" conveyed that excitement and so does "Inside CE". I have no connection with the publisher or author. I just like to let people know that they are missing an excellent book if they belive that one star does this book justice. There are millions of books, not all are what you want exactly. Do not prejudge this one. Read the author's comments about what this book IS before deciding what it IS NOT. If you like the theorectical world, if analysis and problem solving are your thing, you'll love this one even more. It is a very quick read and fun. Do it because you love the subject content, not because you want to stock your shelf with another HOWTO.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Good historical content, poor technical content, 18 Nov 1998

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I was very disappointed in this book. I was looking for a real technical book on Windows CE, and I was mistaken to believe that "Inside Windows CE", meant the details of the OS itself. I wanted to know the exact process of porting Windows CE to a new hardware platform as well as a good explanation of porting applications.

This book is NOT that. This book documents the effort involved in creating Windows CE, and why choices were made over others. It does talk about some details of the OS, but brushes over them.

In summary, this is a good book to teach you who wrote what part of Windows CE, and how it was done, and why things were done the way they were. This is NOT the book to order to learn how to program in Windows CE or find out the details of porting Windows CE to a new hardware platform or any of these technical details.

As of the time of this writing I haven't seen a book that details the build process. The only option at this point is to purchase the Microsoft Platform Builder for Windows CE 2.11.

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4.0 out of 5 stars If you buy a single book on WinCE this should be it.
Very good coverage of shortcuts, databases, registry, etc. Plenty of info for the beginner and intermediate, some for the advanced. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Intuitive
I did not have embedded system experiences and win32 programming experiences (I'm coming from Unix server community), when I got this book and began reading before I knew I would... Read more

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2.0 out of 5 stars Misleading Title But Interesting Read
This book should have been called "The Making of WinCE" or some such. It helps the reader attain a better understanding of the WinCE Gestalt, what winCE is, how it got... Read more

Published on 6 Jan 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction but not very deep or detailed
This book is a good introduction to and overview of Windows CE and its history. The book won't teach you to program on CE or adapt it to new hardware, but it will introduce you... Read more

Published on 9 Dec 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars More of a business history than a programming aid
This book will teach you a lot about internal Microsoft business processes and how Microsoft makes business decisions, but it will teach you very little about programming Windows... Read more

Published on 20 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book gives details about what's Inside WinCE
The book is very good. It is exceptionally well, written (I only counted a couple of minor typos), and it gives you the ability to identify with the designers of one of the... Read more

Published on 11 Nov 1998

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