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internetnews.com: Windows CE Add-On Lures Linux Developers

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Apr 5, 2006

“Microsoft today released a free upgrade to Windows CE 5.0 aimed
at luring media device developers away from Linux and to Redmond’s
vision of the digital home. The company made the announcement
during the same week of LinuxWorld.

“The Networked Media Device Feature Pack, free optional software
aimed at OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) of IPTV set-top
boxes, digital video recorders and home media gateways, helps
developers focus on devices rather than licensing and integration,
according to a statement…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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