Microsoft PocketPC - Revision history

Clrorick at 20:39, 9 May 2009

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Netstat at 23:42, 29 December 2008

2008-12-29T23:42:40Z

Frogracer: /* Overview */

2008-12-01T17:42:19Z

‎Overview

Fore at 21:56, 15 August 2008

2008-08-15T21:56:12Z

Fore at 21:54, 15 August 2008

2008-08-15T21:54:02Z

Simsong at 00:14, 6 February 2007

2007-02-06T00:14:06Z

Reliablesoft: /* References */

2006-10-12T12:55:06Z

‎References

Uwe Hermann at 22:20, 24 March 2006

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Bcmontgo: /* Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, and Windows Mobile 5.0 */

2006-03-08T00:52:25Z

‎Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, and Windows Mobile 5.0

Bcmontgo: /* Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, and Windows Mobile 5.0 */

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‎Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, and Windows Mobile 5.0

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+==Benefits==
-=Overview=
+[[Image:Pocketpc.jpg|thumb|Acer Pocket PC]]
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 [[Image:Pocketpc.jpg|thumb|Acer Pocket PC]]
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-Microsoft Pocket PC, sometimes referred to as P/PC or PPC, is based upon the Windows CE framework.  Variants of this operating system include versions such as Pocket PC 2000, Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003/2003 SE, 5 and Windows Mobile 6.0.  Variants also exist for [[Smartphones]], such as Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone edition.
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 One of the key benefits of Microsoft's Windows Mobile platform is file format compatibility with the desktop versions of the company's productivity software.  Mobile versions of Microsoft software, such as Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, and Pocket PowerPoint, allow individuals to view and edit these files outside of the home and office.

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	*[http://palmtops.about.com/cs/pdafacts/a/Palm_Pocket_PC.htm Palm vs. Pocket PC-The Great Debate]		*[http://palmtops.about.com/cs/pdafacts/a/Palm_Pocket_PC.htm Palm vs. Pocket PC-The Great Debate]
	*[http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS8063885791.html Gartner: Windows CE ties Palm]		*[http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS8063885791.html Gartner: Windows CE ties Palm]
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		+	[[Category:Windows Mobile]]

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 [[Image:Pocketpc.jpg|thumb|Acer Pocket PC]]
-Microsoft Pocket PC, sometimes referred to as P/PC or PPC, is based upon the Windows CE framework.  Variants of this operating system include versions such as Pocket PC 2000, Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003/2003 SE, and Windows Mobile 5.0.  Variants also exist for [[Smartphones]], such as Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone edition.
+Microsoft Pocket PC, sometimes referred to as P/PC or PPC, is based upon the Windows CE framework.  Variants of this operating system include versions such as Pocket PC 2000, Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003/2003 SE, 5 and Windows Mobile 6.0.  Variants also exist for [[Smartphones]], such as Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone edition.
 One of the key benefits of Microsoft's Windows Mobile platform is file format compatibility with the desktop versions of the company's productivity software.  Mobile versions of Microsoft software, such as Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, and Pocket PowerPoint, allow individuals to view and edit these files outside of the home and office.
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 *  Dell
 *  HP
 *  Mitac
 *  Motorola
 *  Samsung
 *  Siemens
 *  Symbol
 *  Treo

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 [[Image:Pocketpc.jpg|thumb|Acer Pocket PC]]
-Microsoft Pocket PC, sometimes referred to as P/PC or PPC, is based upon the Windows CE framework.  Variants of this operating system include versions such as Pocket PC 2000, Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003/2003 SE, and Windows Mobile 5.0.  Variants also exist for [[SmartPhones]], such as Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone edition.
+Microsoft Pocket PC, sometimes referred to as P/PC or PPC, is based upon the Windows CE framework.  Variants of this operating system include versions such as Pocket PC 2000, Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003/2003 SE, and Windows Mobile 5.0.  Variants also exist for [[Smartphones]], such as Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone edition.
 One of the key benefits of Microsoft's Windows Mobile platform is file format compatibility with the desktop versions of the company's productivity software.  Mobile versions of Microsoft software, such as Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, and Pocket PowerPoint, allow individuals to view and edit these files outside of the home and office.
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 There were three service packs (EUUU1/2/3) released which addressed bugs and other issues in the original release.
-===Windows Mobile Versions 2002, 2003, 2003 Second Edition, 5.0 and 6===
+===Windows Mobile Versions===
 Please see [[Microsoft Windows Mobile]] for more information on these Operating Systems.
-=Pocket PC Devices=
+==Pocket PC Devices==
 In recent years, a number of manufacturers have elected to produce Pocket PC devices.  Some of these makers include companies such as:
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 Because different manufacturers are targeted at different segments of the market, such as business and consumers, the features and functionality of these devices sometimes differ greatly.  For example, some devices have built-in capability for taking images and videos, while other devices have tools such as biometric fingerprint readers and barcode scanners.
-=References=
+==References==
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 *[http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/default.mspx Windows Mobile Homepage]
 *[http://www.pocketpcfreeware.org/ Free Pocket PC Software]

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 In order to maintain synchronization and connectivity with desktop computers, Microsft developed the ActiveSync program.  The user merely has to connect the Pocket PC to the desktop computer in order to synchronize items such as appointments, contact lists, and even multimedia files.
 == History ==
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 Pocket PC officially began its public life when it was previewed at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2000.  Codenamed "Rapier", the first version of the Pocket PC operating system was simply named Pocket PC.
-=Pocket PC Variants=
+==Pocket PC Versions==
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-==Pocket PC 2000==
 Pocket PC 2000, based on Micrsoft's Windows CE 3.0 platform, was a first step towards the familiar appearance and functionality that is offered by Windows Mobile 5.0.  Devices running Pocket PC 2000 ranged from the Askey PC010, which had a 16-color grayscale screen with no expansion slots, to the Casio EM-500, which had a 64k color screen and provisions for upgraded pheripherals such as cameras.  Pocket PC 2000 launched with versions of Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, and Microsoft Reader bundled.  ActiveSync 3.1, which provided an easier way to install applications onto the Pocket PC, was required to synchronize with host desktop machines.
-==Pocket PC 2002==
+===Pocket PC 2002===
 Codenamed "Merlin," Pocket PC 2002 was Microsoft's Windows CE 3.0-based upgrade to Pocket PC 200.  Pocket PC 2002 offered many improvements over the previous operating system, including a Terminal Service Client, a new mail Inbox, Windows Media Player 8.0, improved versions of Pocket Word and MS Reader, and many other features.
 There were three service packs (EUUU1/2/3) released which addressed bugs and other issues in the original release.
-==Windows Mobile Versions 2002, 2003, 2003 Second Edition, and 5.0==
+===Windows Mobile Versions 2002, 2003, 2003 Second Edition, 5.0 and 6===
 Please see [[Microsoft Windows Mobile]] for more information on these Operating Systems.
 =Pocket PC Devices=
 In recent years, a number of manufacturers have elected to produce Pocket PC devices.  Some of these makers include companies such as:
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 =References=
-[http://www.hpcfactor.com/support/windowsce/ The History of Microsoft Windows CE]
+*[http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/default.mspx Windows Mobile Homepage]
+*[http://www.pocketpcfreeware.org/ Free Pocket PC Software]
-[http://palmtops.about.com/cs/pdafacts/a/Palm_Pocket_PC.htm Palm vs. Pocket PC-The Great Debate]
+*[http://www.hpcfactor.com/support/windowsce/ The History of Microsoft Windows CE]
+*[http://palmtops.about.com/cs/pdafacts/a/Palm_Pocket_PC.htm Palm vs. Pocket PC-The Great Debate]
-[http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS8063885791.html Gartner: Windows CE ties Palm]
+*[http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS8063885791.html Gartner: Windows CE ties Palm]
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-[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocket_PC Wikipedia: Pocket PC]
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-[http://www.pocketpcfaq.com PocketPC FAQ]
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-[http://www.mypocketpcmobile.com Pocket PC Reviews,Software and Freeware]

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	[http://www.pocketpcfaq.com PocketPC FAQ]		[http://www.pocketpcfaq.com PocketPC FAQ]
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		+	[http://www.mypocketpcmobile.com Pocket PC Reviews,Software and Freeware]

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	=Pocket PC Devices=		=Pocket PC Devices=
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	In recent years, a number of manufacturers have elected to produce Pocket PC devices. Some of these makers include companies such as:		In recent years, a number of manufacturers have elected to produce Pocket PC devices. Some of these makers include companies such as:

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 ==Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, and Windows Mobile 5.0==
-Moved To: [[Microsoft Windows Mobile]]
+Please see [[Microsoft Windows Mobile]] for more information on these Operating Systems.
 =Pocket PC Devices=