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Getting Started: Beginning Programming Knowledge For Your Intermec Computer
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Times have changed and so have the life cycles, operating systems, radios, features and more with regards to mobile computing. To further that point, it needs to be stressed that your handheld is not a desktop computer, and as such, is not programmed exactly the same way. Yes, the basic programming principles are the same, but there are many areas to take into account: memory, battery life, usability, and screen size, to but name a few. This paper discusses the options you have for application development and the common questions associated with the development process. Each section is an overview of an individual topic. To get more information on each topic please note the additional resources under each section.
Operating Systems
With the exception of the CK1, all of Intermec's handhelds run
either a version of the Windows CE or Pocket PC (Windows Mobile)
Operating Systems. What many do not realize is that Windows CE
manages every version of the Pocket PC Operating System. The CE
Operating System (OS) is a scaled down version of Windows 2000.
By scaling down the CE OS you get what is referred to as Pocket PC.
Just like others you see on the market today regarding software, the actual versions of these operating systems seem to "upgrade" every year to year and a half. In 2002 we saw the introduction of CE 3.0 and later Pocket PC 2002. A year later came CE 4.2 and then its corresponding Pocket PC 2003 (Windows Mobile 2003). With the writing of this paper the current operating systems are CE 5.0 and Pocket PC 5.0 (Windows Mobile 5.0). These latest operating systems are currently installed on the CK6x and CN30 series and on the 700 Color expected in mid-2006.
It is important to note that although Intermec's tools now function the same across all new handhelds and operating systems, the same cannot be said of all of Microsoft's and third party tools. If you are writing an application using Microsoft or third party APIs, it is important to check which operating systems they are supported on. Remember, Pocket PC is not Windows CE and vice versa. If you are unsure about a utility, application or API, do some research and ask what operating systems are supported. Furthermore, this will help you in the testing process to make sure everything you are running or writing is supported on your handheld(s).
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