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Microsoft Releases Windows CE 5.0 Code Microsoft is releasing proprietary code for its forthcoming Windows CE 5.0 operating system, which runs a broad array of electronic devices, in an effort to draw more developers to the platform. For the first time, the company said, all licensees can offer products built from the OS modifications using some 2.5 million lines of source code. Licensees will maintain ownership of their derivative code and are not obligated to share modifications with Microsoft, partners or competitors. The primary objective is to give OEMs greater flexibility in creating products using the embedded Windows CE software. The operating system is used in such devices as PDAs, IP (Internet protocol) set-top boxes, VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) phones and thin clients. Microsoft is granting access to the operating-system kernel, graphical user interfaces, file system, device drivers and Web server as part of the Windows CE Shared Source Program, which is under the Microsoft Shared Source Initiative. Run-time licenses must be acquired before OEMs can ship products derived from the code, but the shared source code may be downloaded at no charge before purchasing a license. Windows CE 5.0, previously known as "Macalllan," is poised for release on July 9th, and features a number of improvements to the OS. Networking performance boosts increase data-processing speeds, and Micrososft has included more than 60 drivers to spur developer participation. Direct3D Mobile technology will enable more compelling games. Noting the Windows CE has been less than an unqualified success for Microsoft, Yankee Group analyst Laura DiDio told NewsFactor that the software giant is making this unusual move to spike sales and revive interest in the OS. It also should draw more applications developers as Microsoft tries to keep pace with Palm, Linux and other embedded OS providers, she said. Who Are We ? | About THISDAYOnLine.com | THISDAY People | Contact Us © Copyright 2000 Leaders & Company Limited

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