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WinCE
Windows Embedded Compact is an operating system part of Windows Embedded family which. It uses a different hybrid kernel and allows to modify UI. It is optimized for devices with minimal memory.
| First released | 1996 |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Latest stable version | 8.0 |
| Open-source | No |
| Used by | Microsoft |
Interesting facts
Many platforms are based on Windows CE, including Handheld PC, Palm-size PC, Pocket PC, Pocket PC 2002, Pocket PC 2003, Pocket PC 2003 SE, Smartphone 2002, Smartphone 2003, Windows Mobile, Meizu OS, and embedded systems. The prefix Sega Dreamcast had support for Windows CE. The most Windows CE in the original delivery was not, but it could be run on the console from the CD. Some games used this feature.