Friday, June 27, 2003
Download the Windows Mobile 2003 SDK
Posted by Andy Sjostrom in "DEVELOPER" @ 04:30 PM
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/downloads/list/pocket2003.asp
The Software Development Kit for Windows Mobile 2003-based Pocket PCs was released a few weeks ago to registered partners. Now it is available as a free download to anyone. (You'll need eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 (with Service Pack 2), or Visual Studio .NET 2003.)
I am very excited about the combination of .NET Compact Framework, the new operating system and hardware. My preliminary tests indicate that most business solution features (XML management, Windows Forms, database access and so on) run more than twice as fast! Read on for more details from Microsoft!
"Windows Mobile 2003-based Pocket PCs offer a great wireless experience with zero-config Wi-Fi and native Bluetooth support; always up-to-date email synchronization; and enhanced imaging functionality plus a new version of Windows Media Player. Pocket PC 2003 also features a rich development platform, enabling application and solution developers to:
Develop .NET applications for devices: The Microsoft® Windows® .NET Compact Framework is in ROM in all new Pocket PC 2003 devices and enables a whole new host of benefits for developers, such as rapid application development, native XML Web services support, enterprise class connectivity and performance, and IDE support from Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET 2003.
Leverage new core Operating System and improved Pocket PC APIs: Pocket PC 2003 devices run on the new Windows CE .NET 4.2. Enhancements include APIs for device management, networking, and telephony APIs, such as utilizing Short Message Service (SMS) messages.
Develop, test and deploy applications faster: The emulation environment is more robust and now supports Pocket PC 2003, Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition with support for radio, and Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition with Virtual Radio. The emulator also offers new features, including virtual switch support, drive mapping, GAPI support, and performance improvements."
The Software Development Kit for Windows Mobile 2003-based Pocket PCs was released a few weeks ago to registered partners. Now it is available as a free download to anyone. (You'll need eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 (with Service Pack 2), or Visual Studio .NET 2003.)
I am very excited about the combination of .NET Compact Framework, the new operating system and hardware. My preliminary tests indicate that most business solution features (XML management, Windows Forms, database access and so on) run more than twice as fast! Read on for more details from Microsoft!
"Windows Mobile 2003-based Pocket PCs offer a great wireless experience with zero-config Wi-Fi and native Bluetooth support; always up-to-date email synchronization; and enhanced imaging functionality plus a new version of Windows Media Player. Pocket PC 2003 also features a rich development platform, enabling application and solution developers to:
Develop .NET applications for devices: The Microsoft® Windows® .NET Compact Framework is in ROM in all new Pocket PC 2003 devices and enables a whole new host of benefits for developers, such as rapid application development, native XML Web services support, enterprise class connectivity and performance, and IDE support from Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET 2003.
Leverage new core Operating System and improved Pocket PC APIs: Pocket PC 2003 devices run on the new Windows CE .NET 4.2. Enhancements include APIs for device management, networking, and telephony APIs, such as utilizing Short Message Service (SMS) messages.
Develop, test and deploy applications faster: The emulation environment is more robust and now supports Pocket PC 2003, Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition with support for radio, and Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition with Virtual Radio. The emulator also offers new features, including virtual switch support, drive mapping, GAPI support, and performance improvements."
