Microsoft Corp. has introduced Windows Embedded CE 6.0, the latest version of Microsoft’s (News - Alert) software toolkit. Windows Embedded CE 6.0 is indispensable for developing real-time operating systems for devices such as Internet protocol (IP) set-top-boxes, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), wireless projectors in addition to industrial automation, consumer electronics and medical devices.



 
With Windows Embedded CE 6.0, device-makers build customized operating system images for a range of non-desktop devices. The latest Windows Embedded CE version also offers access to certain parts of the Windows Embedded CE source code, such as the file system, device drivers and other core components so that embedded developers can opt for the choose the code they need, compile it, and build their own operating systems.
 
According to the news release, Windows Embedded CE 6.0 comes with re-engineered kernel capable of running 32,000 simultaneous processes. The kernel offers 2 GB of virtual memory address space per process while maintaining the software’s real-time capabilities.
 
Windows Embedded CE 6.0 is equipped with new cell core data and voice components that help devices establish data connections and voice calls over cellular networks. The toolkit is the mainstay of a number of devices such as parking meters, vending machines and GPS devices.
 
The latest Windows Embedded CE includes components designed to build projectors that use the built-in capability of Windows Vista to wirelessly access the desktop experience.
 
“Over the next 10 years, Windows Embedded CE will continue to focus on creating new industry and design opportunities for device-makers and partners, while giving them the tools and technologies they need to create smarter, more connected scenarios,” says Craig Mundie, Microsoft Corp. chief research and strategy officer.
 
 
For more information visit: www.microsoft.com
 
 
 
Niladri Sekhar Nath is a contributing writer for TMCnet covering telecommunications, service providers and networking
 
 
 


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