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Why is there no CE 6.0 Professional Plus license SKU any more?

In CE 4.2 and 5.0, the Professional Plus SKU licensed the file viewer. Now with CE 6.0, the file viewer are not any more in Windows Embedded CE. So there is no need for such a SKU. If a customer wants to use file viewers, he js to search for 3rd party solutions like from WesTec.

What is the tool ceappcompat.exe in CE 6.0 for?

This is a new cool tool to check an older CE 5.0 application if it runs under CE 6.0 and list any problems.

What is the tool binmod.exe in CE 6.0 for?

This is also a new tool to extract or bind single files out/into the image file nk.bin. This will save several build processes if you want to change only single files.

Why are there special licenses for Set-Top-Boxes and Handheld GPS if they have the same prices as the professional SKU?

The Set-Top-Box and the Handheld GPS licenses are cheaper in very high quantities starting from 50'000 pcs. per year. If you have such an oportunity, please contact your next SILICA office immediately!

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	Document	Description
	CE 6.0 R3 Full Version	Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 Update for Full Version and Eval Version. Attention: Follow exactely the installation order!
	CE 6.0 SP1 Full Version	Windows Embedded CE 6.0 SP1 Update for Full Version.
	CE 6.0 Datasheet	Quick Fact Sheet about Windows Embedded CE 6.0 / CE in general.
	CE 6.0 Overview	Good overview with new features and tools.
	CE 6.0 Runtime Comparison	License Runtime Comparison Core / Professional and a list of all components in Windows Embedded CE 6.0.
	CE 5.0 Datasheet	Quick Fact Sheet about Windows Embedded CE 5.0 / CE in general.
	CE 5.0 Runtime Comparison	License Runtime Comparison Core / Professional /Professional Plus and a list of all components in Windows CE 5.0.
	CE Roadmap	Roadmap for all CE versions on one page with codenames.
	CE Shared Source Program	Information about the Shared Source Program for Windows CE. Quantity limits, advantages and rights to use the Premium Shared Source.
	CE Total Cost Of Development	Independent analysis about an Embedded System Total Cost Of Development. Windows CE vs. Embedded linux.
	Windows CE Real-Time	Windows CE 4.2 Real-Time analysis from 3SOFT, Germany. Attention: Memory model in CE 6.0 changed. Real-Time kernel data remains more or less the same.
	.NET Compact Framework	Overview about the .NET Compact Framework inclusive Version 2.0.
	Gateways Whitepaper	A whitepaper about network gateways built with Windows CE 4.2.
	IP SetTop Box Whitepaper	A whitepaper about IP SetTop Boxes built with Windows CE 4.2 or XP Embedded.
	CE 6.0 Tutorial V ideo	1h 06min Microsoft Embedded CE 6.0 Video Training, presentation with audio plus demo video. Presented by Mike Hall.
	CE 6.0 Overview Video	2h 20min Microsoft Embedded CE 6.0 Training Video, presentation with audio plus demo video. First part business, second part (from 59:40) technical.
	CE 6.0 Shared Source Code Video	19min Microsoft Embedded CE 6.0 Shares Source Code Overview, presentation with audio plus demo video. Presented by Nic Sagez.
	CE 5.0 Tutorial Video	52min Microsoft Embedded CE 5.0 technical trainings video, presentation with audio plus demo video.
	MS Tutorials	Link to all Microsoft Windows CE tutorials.

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Also available: Useful Hands-On-Labs About Windows CE

	Name	Description
	HOL006.zip	Basic CE 5.0 Lab.
	HOL201.doc	Building a .NET Compact Framework Application for a Windows Mobile-based Device Using Visual Studio 2005
	HOL202.zip	Introduction to the New Managed APIs in Windows Mobile 5.0.
	HOL205.doc	Introduction to Composite UI Application Block.
	HOL206.zip	Using ASP.NET Mobile Controls to Build a Browser Application with ASP.NET 2.0.
	HOL207.doc	An Early Look at the Next Version of Windows CE and Platform Builder.
	HOL210.pdf	Mobile Messaging with Windows Mobile 5.0 and Exchange Server 2003 SP2.
	HOL211.pdf	Device Configuration and End-User Guidance for Mobile Messaging with Windows Mobile 5.0 MSFP and Exchange Server 2003 SP2.
	HOL231.doc	Quality and Diagnostic Testing with the Windows CE Test Kit.
	HOL236.doc	Create, Customize, and Debug an Image for the Windows CE 5.0 Emulator.
	HOL242.doc	Developing the User Experience with the Composite UI Application Block.
	HOL301.zip	Incorporating COM Objects into Your .NET Compact Framework 2.0 Application.
	HOL302.doc	Developing a SQL Mobile Application with Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005.
	HOL303.doc	Migrating an eMbedded Visual C++ Application to Visual Studio 2005.
	HOL304.zip	New Native Windows Mobile Development Features in Visual Studio 2005.
	HOL306.zip	Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Debugging .NET Compact Framework Applications.
	HOL307.doc	Introduction to the New Native APIs in Windows Mobile 5.0.
	HOL310.zip	Writing Device-Independent Windows Mobile Applications with Native Code.
	HOL311.zip	Writing Device-Independent Windows Mobile Applications with the .NET Compact Framework.
	HOL313.zip	Understanding Windows Mobile Security Using the Device Security Manager.
	HOL314.doc	Monitoring Resource Leaks Using the Application Verifier Tool for Windows Mobile 5.0.
	HOL315.doc	Using Microsoft Device Emulator In-Depth in Your Application Development Experience.
	HOL320.doc	Managed Casual Game Development.
	HOL324.doc	Managing and Configuring your Windows Mobile and Windows CE Devices with Systems Management Server 2003.
	HOL325.doc	The Art of Windows CE Debugging: Tools of the Trade.
	HOL326.doc	Windows CE 5.0 Introductory Hands on Lab.
	HOL327.doc	Developing with DirectShow video capture technologies on Windows Mobile.
	HOL328.zip	Developing Multithreaded Applications with the .NET Compact Framework 2.0.
	HOL330.doc	Debugging Systemic Performance Problems.
	HOL345.doc	Writing Device Automation Using Tux DLLs.
	HOL401.doc	Porting CEDB Database Projects to the EDB API - Beta.
	HOL402.zip	Developing Windows Mobile Game-Quality Graphics with DirectX.
	ILL203.doc	Developing the User Experience with the Composite UI Application Block.
	ILL210.pdf	Mobile Messaging with Windows Mobile 5.0 and Exchange Server 2003 SP2.
	ILL330.zip	Debugging Systemic Performance Problems.
	ILL347.doc	Dissecting the Windows CE Build Process.

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Windows Embedded CE Licensing

There are several SKUs (licenses) available for Windows CE. Starting from Windows CE 2.12 until the newest Windows Embedded CE 6.0. The CE licenses are language independent.

A license stickers (COA) must be attached on every system. It can be sticked somewhere inside the system.

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