Microsoft heeft gisteren de derde versie gereleased van zijn Windows CE embedded operating system voor handhelds, set-top dozen en andere klein grut. Windows CE 3.0 heeft betere real-time support met verbetere multimedia mogelijkheden, ondersteunt meer talen en heeft een verhoogde 'componentization', wat betekent dat de onderdelen van het OS eenvoudig door developers in stukken gehakt kan worden. Microsoft hoopt met CE 3.0 meer voet aan wal te krijgen in de booming markt voor zogenaamde 'smart appliances'. Om dit streven wat extra kracht bij te zetten werd de prijs van het OSje met 50% verlaagd:
Windows CE, which is also used in Microsoft's Pocket PC handheld device, has been slow to gain footing in the embedded market, which requires more stability and reliability than typical consumer devices or PCs. CE has been criticized for its instability and lack of true real-time capabilities, two areas Microsoft says have been improved with the third version."We've taken a very significant step forward in providing real-time support," which becomes necessary in medical equipment and other time-critical systems, Veghte said. "It is not the fastest real-time operating system in the marketplace, but it is good enough for 95 percent of the market."
Microsoft announced today that in addition to cutting the price of Windows CE, it is simplifying the pricing model to attract more developers. The software maker did not disclose licensing fees.
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