Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Fundamentals (PRO-Developer) (Paperback)

~ Stanislav Pavlov (Author), Pavel Belevsky (Author)
Key Phrases: Windows Embedded

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Product Description

Delve into the fundamental tools and techniques for Windows Embedded CE and get ready to deliver the next innovation in powered devices. Covering the newest version of the technology Windows Embedded CE R2 and led by two embedded-development experts, you ll get both the hands-on instruction and pragmatic reference you need to begin building a range of small footprint, smart, connected, and service-oriented devices. This book examines the architecture, built-in programming tools, drivers, and build process, and shows how to take advantage of the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Software Development Kit (SDK). Whether new to programming with Windows and Windows Embedded, or already working with the platform, you ll find the best practices and real-world guidance you need to get productive quickly. Key Book Benefits: Delivers the practical, fundamental instruction that developers new to Windows or Windows Embedded CE need to get productive quickly Introduces readers to the operating system s architecture, built-in programming tools, drivers, and development process Features practical coverage of the SDK, enabling developers to dig in and start work right away

About the Author

Stanislav Pavlov, PhD, is a Microsoft MVP, trainer, and consultant well known in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States for his work with Windows Embedded and its developer community. His first book covering Windows XP Embedded was published in 2006. In addition, Stanislav is CIO of a major technology firm and contributes to the field of nuclear physics. Pavel Belevsky is a system engineer and Windows Embedded CE authorized trainer. Pavel graduated from the highly regarded Bauman Moscow State Technical University. He has seven years of IT experience and has devoted more than four years working with the Windows Embedded operating system.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (August 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735626251
• ISBN-13: 978-0735626256
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #196,960 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars mostly useless, May 15, 2009

By	Sergey Babkin (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book doesn't tell much about the programming for WinCE, it's mostly a guide to the toolkit that builds the OS images, and not a particularly good one at that. About half of it is the screenshots of various menus. It does discuss the OS architecture but with very little depth, only just enough to give a little introduction to the toolkit settings. It feels like the authors themselves don't understand deeply what they're talking about but are just retelling and summarizing some other manuals.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not a good book for a newbie, May 9, 2009

By	Jackson "Lews" (Mountain View,CA USA) - See all my reviews

This book starts from "After a new OS design project has been created" (page 32) after talking about installation of CE. But how to create a new OS design project? It doesn't talk about that. There are few examples if any in this book. So it is not a book for a newbie. But if someone already knew CE, why he/she still needs to read this book which is full of documents available on MS website?

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to CE development environment, August 17, 2008

By	Demetrius Tsitrelis - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's about time a book like this was written.

Imagine that you are an experienced developer who has been assigned to move a driver from the desktop to CE or that you want to transfer a maintenance CE project to another experienced engineer. What is the fastest way to get up to speed on the build environment so that you can actually get to work on your code?

The answer is definitely NOT to read the Microsoft documentation. The Windows CE build environment is a hodge-podge of many different files, registry keys, tools, and sequences. Save yourself months of frustration and get this short book which will probably answer all your questions. And with the chapters on the CE architecture you will be up to speed on the platform in no time.

The only reason I can't give the book five stars is that, for me, it is a little short at 240 pages. Some more of the unique debugging tools available for the platform could be covered (and the value of the shared source should probably be highlighted more, possibly in an appendix), and the book would feel more complete.

With their knowledge of CE and straightforward writing style I only hope we see a second edition (or more books) from this writing team.