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For each of its previous five versions, Windows CE has served as the foundation for a wide range of embedded devices. The newest version, Windows Embedded CE 6.0, continues the push forward, providing a whole new set of features-some of which you need to understand, and others you may just want to be aware of..

Visual Studio 2005 is the premier development platform for Windows Mobile 5.0. This article explores its new capabilities in detail.

With a new name, new capabilities, and a new focus, the product formerly called SQL Server Mobile Edition expands its reach to small-footprint desktop applications—and it's free!

A ToDoList program for the Pocket PC.

You already know that GPS is used extensively in a wide variety of mobile devices in order to track delivery and service vehicles—or any other mobile fleet. This kind of application is not as difficult as you may at first think. Find out how to use Visual Studio to create a GPS tracking app, with maps, that runs on Windows Mobile Pocket PC devices.

Four of the best Hands-on Labs from MEDC 2006 have made available through Virtual Labs. You can download the Lab Manuals and walk through the entire lab on your own.

Network Analyzer for Windows Mobile runs network utilities, for example ping and ipconfig, on a Windows Mobile powered device. Network Analyzer for Windows Mobile facilitates the troubleshooting of network connectivity issues. You can extend the harness. You can add user-defined tests (DLLs) to the list of tests to be executed. An xml input file defines the list of tests to execute. You can use Network Analyzer to send information about network traffic to a .cap file. You can then view the .cap file with the Network Monitor tool or the Ethereal tool.

A way to capture signature or scribble on the Pocket PC.

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Microsoft has recently launched the Windows Mobile 5.0 platform for Pocket PCs and Smartphones. With the proliferation of Windows Mobile-based devices in the marketplace, companies are gradually mobilizing their enterprising applications to let their staff gain the competitive mobile advantage.