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With the proliferation of handheld PCs, more and more people are working with Windows CE as often as Windows. Enter Windows CE Clear & Simple. This slender volume covers all the basics of working with the "lite" version of Microsoft's operating system.
Author Craig Peacock doesn't mince words; all Windows CE procedures--from working with the calendar to backing up data on a PC--are presented in the most straightforward fashion. The result is that the book is a bit dry, rather like a product manual. But that's also its strength. When you're searching for help on a specific function--say, adding a contact to your contact list--you'll usually find all the information located conveniently on one page.
Windows CE Clear & Simple is packed with annotated illustrations. Though the black-and-white illustrations are not especially attractive, they are simple and easy to understand. The graphics are especially helpful in the sections that cover the more complex tasks, such as working with the Pocket PowerPoint presentation application and setting up an Ethernet connection.
What this book lacks, however, is a troubleshooting guide. Peacock gives no advice on what to do in the event of system problems, or if some features don't work properly. Are we to assume that Windows CE is a flawless system? Not likely.
Other computer-related how-to books, such as IDG's For Dummies series, may be more entertaining and feature slicker graphics, but Windows CE Clear & Simple modestly and effectively gets its message across. --John Frederick Moore
Review
'This book is a 'must have' resource for beginning, intermediate and advanced Windows CE users.' - Pen Computing Magazine
'...an excellent new book written by Craig Peacock, one of the world's leading experts on the Windows CE operating system.' - Windows CE Business Solutions Journal
'It's the tips and tricks which will save you hours of frustration on the phone, or even on the Web, talking to other experts.' - ZDNet, UK
Review
'This book is a 'must have' resource for beginning, intermediate and advanced Windows CE users.' - Pen Computing Magazine
'...an excellent new book written by Craig Peacock, one of the world's leading experts on the Windows CE operating system.' - Windows CE Business Solutions Journal
'It's the tips and tricks which will save you hours of frustration on the phone, or even on the Web, talking to other experts.' - ZDNet, UK
Book Description
Windows CE Clear & Simple teaches readers how to use, customize and optimize the new generation of palm-size and handheld PCs based on Microsoft's Windows CE operating system. Written by a topical expert who runs a very popular Windows CE Web site, this will be the first book to cover in detail Windows CE palm-size devices and the just-launched handheld PC Pro devices. Consistent with the "Clear & Simple" series, this book features a very visual and engaging style.
Windows CE is the version of Microsoft's Windows operating system designed specifically for small portable computing devices (the non-Microsoft "Palm Pilot" is the most recent successful manifestation of these). Windows CE 2.0, the last major release, shipped in late 1997 but has been upgraded significantly since then. Originally only designed for larger "Handheld PCs" (H/PCs), a new version of Windows CE in 1998 optimized the system for powerful H/PCs and enabled the system to run on smaller "Palm-Sized PCs" (P/PCs). The H/PC market has begun to grow rapidly, and Windows CE's share of the hot P/PC market is quickly increasing.
Covers the new Windows CE Handheld Professional Edition
Discusses in detail the new Windows CE palm-size PCs
Teaches customization techniques and workarounds
Book Info
Explains in an easy to learn format, how to use, customize and optimize the new generation of Handheld PCs and Palm-sized PCs. Details the new Windows CE Palm-Sized devices and the new Handheld PC Pro systems. Softcover. DLC: Microsoft Windows (Computer file).
Card catalog description
"Windows CE expert Craig Peacock explains how to use, customize and optimize the new generation of Handheld PCs and Palm-Sized PCs. Windows CE Clear & Simple is the first book to detail the new Windows CE Palm-Sized devices and the powerful new Handheld PC Pro systems."--BOOK JACKET.
From the Publisher
Windows CE is the version of Microsoft's Windows operating system designed specifically for small portable computing devices (the non-Microsoft "Palm Pilot" is the most recent successful manifestation of these). Windows CE 2.0, the last major release, shipped in late 1997 but has been upgraded significantly since then. Originally only designed for larger "Handheld PCs" (H/PCs), a new version of Windows CE in 1998 optimized the system for powerful H/PCs and enabled the system to run on smaller "Palm-Sized PCs" (P/PCs). The H/PC market has begun to grow rapidly, and Windows CE's share of the hot P/PC market is quickly increasing.
About the Author
Craig Peacock operates "Craig Peacock's Windows CE Pages," a major Web site devoted to Windows CE. Microsoft recently gave him a "Microsoft Windows CE MVP" award for his expertise and support of the Windows CE platform.
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