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Windows CE is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system Operating System] developed by [http://www.microsoft.com Microsoft], targeting mainly portable devices.
Windows CE is an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system Operating System] developed by [http://www.microsoft.com Microsoft], targeting mainly portable devices.
Recently, Microsoft decided to rename to OS to the more snappy ''Windows Mobile'' title,
Recently, Microsoft decided to rename the OS to the more snappy ''Windows Mobile'' title,
which is intended for use in pocket pcs and smartphones specifically (it is still though Windows CE).
which is intended for use in PDAs and smartphones specifically (the core is still Windows CE though).
The Windows CE OS is identified by its version number, 2.00 being dubbed as PPC2000,
The Windows CE OS is identified by its version number, 2.00 being dubbed as Pocket PC 2000,
3.00 is Windows CE 2002, 4.10 is Windows 2003 (SE), 5.00 is Windows Mobile 5 and so on.
3.00 is Pocket PC 2002, 4.2x is Windows Mobile 2003 (SE), 5.00 is Windows Mobile 5 and so on.
Further, the OS targets devices with different CPUs, like x86, ARM, SH3 and MIPS.
Further, the OS targets devices with different CPU architectures, like ARM, MIPS, SuperH and x86.


The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_ce Wikipedia page on Windows CE] is better documented and users are encouraged to read through it.
The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_ce Wikipedia page on Windows CE] is better documented and users are encouraged to read through it.
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