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Take advantage of a familiar development environment by build-
ing Windows CE applications using a stand-alone IDE designed
to target Windows CE development;
• Access Windows CE-specific documentation targeted for the
platform SDKs users have installed on their workstation;
• Save time and money by using the Windows CE version of the
Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) and the Active Template
Library; and

• Build enterprise solutions with data-access capabilities through
ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) for Windows CE, transactional pro-
cessing via Microsoft Transaction Server, and more through close
integration with Windows CE operating system services.
Benefits of using the eMbedded Visual C++ include the following:

• Gain direct access to the features of the underlying operating sys-
tem without the need for additional code, providing full control
over device hardware and operating system services.

• Access all the features of every permutation of the Windows CE
operating system to construct the fastest, most functional
Windows CE applications.
• Be the first to program the newest and most exciting Windows CE
devices, using Windows CE platform SDKs for eMbedded Visual
C++ as they become available.
• Get in on the ground floor and perhaps build the “killer applica-
tion” for a next-generation operating system.
• Expand development options to include a whole new group of
computer users and equip those normally resistant to computers
with the simplicity of Windows CE running focused applica-
tions, such as Internet browsing, task-specific business process-
es, or entertainment programs.
• Build highly mobile applications that can access remote data
stores and communicate with networked servers.

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