Microsoft announced the "open source code plan" "Windows Ce Share Source Codes" at the 2004 Microsoft Window Embedded Developer Conference.
Microsoft also announced the launch of Wince 5.0 and expanded the open program source code. Under this open source program authorization, Microsoft Open 2.5 million BST SP programs act as an evaluation kit (EvaluationKit), all individuals, manufacturers can download these source code modifications. When the manufacturer OEM is OEM, then authorize the execution period (run-time), pay the Wince 5.0 core per machine 3 US dollars.
This is also the first operating system that Microsoft provides a business use-derived authorization. Before, Microsoft has provided open source code, but only for research units, the program code is less, which is 2 million. In addition, Microsoft has also been in order to eliminate the security concerns of its Windows systems, and there are no vulnerabilities and lattices such as WINDOWSXP and 2003 in government security programs.
Microsoft and emphasize that different GPL authorization terms that are commonly used in open source, using Wince 5.0 source code for commercial use and product development, you can enjoy ownership of its derivative code, no need to be with Microsoft, partners or competitors shared.
This reward reflects Microsoft to an attempt to enter WinCE to enter the information appliance and embedded equipment market. Although Microsoft monopolizes the desktop market, in the gateway, VoIP, wireless bridge, low-end sets, etc., maintained by Linux and WinDriver.
As a new enterprise, Microsoft emphasizes low development costs. Microsoft joined archives systems in WinCE; IPv4 / IPv6, WLAN, Bluetooth features and WindowsMediacodec et al. Microsoft said using Wince 3.0, has provided the development of home gateways, VoIP, and automation systems, CDPlayer or network DVD, "and if you use Linux, you also need to find a variety of resources, but also consider integration problem."
However, if the manufacturer needs to develop more features, such as smart phones or applications on the Pocket Office, the authorization fees are required depending on the function.
Wince 5.0 will be officially launched in July, and more than 60 manufacturers have decided to adopt.
(Computer World Network)
