Development Tools Mark Launch of Windows CE 3.0

Microsoft has announced the release of it's Windows CE 3.0 embedded operating system along with new development tools. Platform Builder 3.0 will allow developers to bring their devices to the CE platform much quicker than before. In addition, eMbedded Visual Tools 3.0 offers Visual Basic and Visual C++ tools for designing embedded applications. Coupled with a decrease in license fees, Microsoft is hoping to breathe life back into the embedded operating system.

According to Microsoft, "The inclusion of Internet Explorer 4.0 and the enhanced multimedia capabilities of the DirectX application programming interface and Windows Media format allow for richer Internet browsing. With the dial-up boot loader, software updates can be administered remotely, while the integrated HTTP Server makes it easy to send Web-based data." Interested developers can head on over to the Microsoft Developer Store for more information. For a list of what's new in version 3.0, click here.