If your devices still run Windows CE, now is the time to plan the transition. The guide by Miłosz Kosobucki (KDAB) outlines practical approaches to migrating business logic, UI frameworks, and OS/hardware integrations to modern Embedded Linux platforms.
📄 Download the whitepaper:
https://www.kdab.com/windowsce-to-embedded-linux-migration/
#Cpp #QtDev #Embedded #UI #Wince #WindowsCE #Linux #EmbeddedLinux
I have had the #DungeonCrawler 'The Quest' on my steam wish list for years. I don't know why, I've just never got around to purchasing it.
I didn't realize that this game started life on the #PocketPC. It is now running on my #WindowsCE #SmartBook at a glorious one frame a second.
While this game looks wonderful, this device is woeful. 😂
@Judeau I like WindowsCE as well. I wish it was easier to install software on many of the devices, but that's part of what makes them useful for me. Instant on, get right to Word and start working.
My favorite #WindowsCE device is the Vadem Clio. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vadem_Clio). I have two of these. I used to have a very nice third one, but they're very picky about power and I fried it using a voltage adapter.
@james That's interesting and thanks for the link. I just was more curious than anything.
I'm definitely going to keep this as a Windows CE device. I'm a huge fan of #PocketPC PDAs and #WindowsCE devices.
However, it's always neat to see what other OS's people are able to successfully boot on devices.
I have been looking for a Sylvania #SmartBook for some time & finally got one!
These are such interesting devices. One part 90's H/PC, one part 2000's #PocketPC & thrown into a #NetBook form factor.
It's a strange hybrid device of form and function.
I can't wait to tinker around with this. Since it runs on ARM and #WindowsCE I have heard there are ways to load pocket PC programs on it, though they may be unoptimized.
🆕 KDAB Whitepaper: Windows CE to Embedded Linux Migration
Windows CE is aging and unsupported. This guide covers practical migration strategies for business logic, UI, and OS/hardware interactions, with C++, C#, Qt, and Linux-specific guidance. Preserve your application logic, handle OS touchpoints, and prepare your team for Linux. #Cpp #QtDev #Embedded #UI #Wince #WindowsCE #Linux #EmbeddedLinux
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https://www.kdab.com/windowsce-to-embedded-linux-migration/
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Most of the articles that I have come across mention the following programs:
SynCE – Allows Linux to communicate with #WindowsMobile and #WindowsCE devices.
Multisync – Manages the synchronization of PIM data like calendars, address, etc. and lets you decide what to sync.
Evolution – Microsoft Outlook compatible program.
There are some other programs that I have seen mentioned but I believe they are for older methods.
This might actually be possible! 👍
Does anyone know how to get a #PocketPC #PDA to mount and sync with #Linux?
Any information that I find is like 15 - 20 years old. It clearly used to be possible.
Simply plugging it in and lsusb in the terminal gives some pleasantly unexpected results even though it's not mounted or accessible for file transfers.
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