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Summary: Don't expect too much from this book
Review: I always buy the books on Amazon.com, because the review's are very helpfull. I only buy the book after reviewing it. But this time the reviews mislead me. If you had bought "Inside" books from Microsoft Press for example, Inside ODBC, Inside COM, Inside OLE don't even compare these books with Inside Microsoft Windows CE. Those books are GEMS, TOP OF THE LINE. This book is like a story book. Lack of indepth technical stuff.These days I am starting to learn PDA stuff. I expected this book to be some thing like Palm OS Companion guide which explains every thing about the OS. Even after paying for the book (Palm OS Companion is free) I am not satisfied. I did not get my money's worth. Bottom line is don't buy this book if you are interested in the Insides of Windows CE OS (as this book suggets).
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Summary: Don't expect too much from this book
Review: I have a hard time agreeing with the negative reviewers of this book. I think that Murray addresses the important issues in CE; namely the key architectural differences between CE and the other Win32 platforms. As for a programming reference for CE, well CE uses Win32. There are plenty of great Win32 programming references on the shelves right now that can be used. Adding yet another targeted to CE would be a waste of Murray's time. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter are references to where the user can find the programming references that they were looking for.
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Summary: Good In-depth architectural reference for CE
Review: I have a hard time agreeing with the negative reviewers of this book. I think that Murray addresses the important issues in CE; namely the key architectural differences between CE and the other Win32 platforms. As for a programming reference for CE, well CE uses Win32. There are plenty of great Win32 programming references on the shelves right now that can be used. Adding yet another targeted to CE would be a waste of Murray's time. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter are references to where the user can find the programming references that they were looking for.
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Summary: Fantastic, detailed description of Microsoft Windows CE
Review: This book is especially well suited for newcomers to CE. It guides you through everything about the OS with the right level of detail and at a pace that doesn't bore you. This book, contray to some of the other opinions expressed here, is very, very good. It may not be the book that you want in terms of your programming needs, however, I strongly recommend that EVERYONE getting involved with Windows CE first read this book. It lays out a foundation that allows you to become a better developer. There isn't a bunch of code samples, API reference pages and other pure programmer "stuff", so if that is what you're looking for, think of Doug Boling's Programming Windows CE book...but do not miss this one just because it doesn't have a ton of code. It is truly refreshing to read a book that TALKS about the OS and explains the DECISIONS behind its evolution *before* jumping into code. Please take the time to understand the embedded world and just how fantastic Windows CE is before you start stamping out apps. This book isn't for the OEM who wants to know every step needed to build their version of the OS, but it is for everyone who wants to know more about the world of Windows CE. It is perhaps the best book I've read since "Exploring Java" in 1996. CE is exciting in the way that Java was exciting. "Exploring" conveyed that excitement and so does "Inside CE". I have no connection with the publisher or author. I just like to let people know that they are missing an excellent book if they belive that one star does this book justice. There are millions of books, not all are what you want exactly. Do not prejudge this one. Read the author's comments about what this book IS before deciding what it IS NOT. If you like the theorectical world, if analysis and problem solving are your thing, you'll love this one even more. It is a very quick read and fun. Do it because you love the subject content, not because you want to stock your shelf with another HOWTO.Take Care. Rob!
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Summary: Worst of both worlds.
Review: This book is unlike any other O/S book I've ever encountered; if I'm lucky I'll never meet another one like! Imagine an unholy blending of a typical O/S reference and "Ghost in the Machine" (the story of the development team for a Data General computer) and you'll have a feel for this book; it does justice to neither genre. Members of the design team describe various features of the O/S in their own words along with trivia about MS politics and lots of patting themselves on the back:"this is a cool thing we did". This approach produces a cluttered and not entirely coherent book. If you're expecting something like "Inside WindowsNT" you'll be sorely disappointed.
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Summary: Worst of both worlds.
Review: This book is unlike any other O/S book I've ever encountered; if I'm lucky I'll never meet another one like! Imagine an unholy blending of a typical O/S reference and "Ghost in the Machine" (the story of the development team for a Data General computer) and you'll have a feel for this book; it does justice to neither genre. Members of the design team describe various features of the O/S in their own words along with trivia about MS politics and lots of patting themselves on the back:"this is a cool thing we did". This approach produces a cluttered and not entirely coherent book. If you're expecting something like "Inside WindowsNT" you'll be sorely disappointed.
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