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Old 03-06-03, 05:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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What is the difference between wCE, PPC and PPC 2000?

OK, stupid newbie question I'm just too lazy to look up myself:

Been downloading software like crazy and of course, see all kinds of new terms.

Exactly what is the difference between:

* Windows CE
* Pocket PC
* Pocket PC 2000

units? I see software sites offering the same title under 3 different formats.

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You can think of the three versions as Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows 98. It's an evolution of upgrades and improvements to the MS compact system.
If you have an app for W98, it won't run on 3.1. An app for W95 may be OK on W98 though.
Usually you will only use applications for your specific OS for the best results.
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Thanks Mike, got it.

Windows CE= Win 3.1
Pocket PC = Win 95
PPC 2000 = Win 98

so to speak.

Now, 'nuther question. These units are all these days coming with "flash ROM" which I understand can be updated. So when PPC 2003 comes out... how would one go about upgrading?

(I would guess by sending megabucks to Microsoft.. right?)

Or is there a download site and how does the flash thing work with these?

Thanks for the info. Sometimes a simple message like yours can save someone 3 days of searching.
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Hrm, its more of a case of pocket pc being a cut down version of windows ce (v3).
but most ppc programs wont work on wce because ppc has alot of api differences..
basicly.. ppc is designed for pocket pc's and wce is designed for embeded computers (like, for example an ATM, althogh i wouldn't EVER run windows on an atm)

And, dell should provide an upgrade to ppc 2003 if they see it necesary, i personaly think its just gonna be a few patches to ppc 2002

btw: alot of wce programs will work on ppc, to my knowlage

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(BTW: I'm not an expert on microsoft stuff, so this could be wrong, this is just what i've gathered)
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