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windows mobile 6 sdk drops

the windows mobile team says…

come get your code on!

the software development kit for windows mobile 6 was released today. of particular interest for the robot horde over at the funlab is the inclusion of windows mobile 6 emulator images in the sdk.

the sdk is split into 2 files, which follow the new naming convention for wm6 versions. an image for wm6 classic is included with the wm6 professional sdk file. here’s how the new naming convention breaks down in the wm6 sdk:

• Windows Mobile for Smartphone = Windows Mobile Standard (download the Windows Mobile 6 Standard SDK)
• Windows Mobile for Pocket PC = Windows Mobile Classic (download the Windows Mobile 6 Professional SDK)
• Windows Mobile for Pocket PC Phone Edition = Windows Mobile Professional (download the Windows Mobile 6 Professional SDK)

the sdk files include the following emulator images:

• Windows Mobile 6 Standard SDK
  • Windows Mobile 6 Standard (172×220 pixels - 96 dpi)
  • Windows Mobile 6 Standard Landscape QVGA (240×320 pixels - 131 dpi)
  • Windows Mobile 6 Standard QVGA (320×240 pixels - 131 dpi)

• Windows Mobile 6 Professional SDK
  • Windows Mobile 6 Classic (240×320 pixels - 96 dpi)
  • Windows Mobile 6 Professional (240×320 pixels - 96 dpi)
  • Windows Mobile 6 Professional Square (240×240 pixels - 96 dpi)
  • Windows Mobile 6 Professional Square QVGA (320×320 pixels - 128 dpi)
  • Windows Mobile 6 Professional Square VGA (480×480 pixels - 192 dpi)
  • Windows Mobile 6 Professional VGA (480×640 pixels - 192 dpi)

remember that you need a real version of visual studio 2005 to use this sdk. vs 2005 express won’t cut it. here’s the full list of requirements for the supported platforms:

• Windows Server 2003
• Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Standard Edition or above (Express Editions are not supported). SP1 recommended.
• Microsoft .NET Compact Framework v2 SP1.
• ActiveSync 4.5. If not currently installed, it is available from Microsoft Windows Mobile web site.
• Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2.
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Standard Edition or above (Express Editions are not supported). SP1 recommended.
• Microsoft .NET Compact Framework v2 SP1.
• ActiveSync 4.5. If not currently installed, it is available from Microsoft Windows Mobile web site.
• Windows Vista
• Microsoft Windows Vista.
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Standard Edition or above (Express Editions are not supported). SP1 required.
• Microsoft .NET Compact Framework v2 SP1.
• For synchronizing data, the Windows Mobile Device Center is required. It is available from Microsoft Windows Mobile web site.

ironically, if you k0de m0bile using a 3g datacard, there’s a known issue. the current workarounds? either use the sdk on a different machine altogether, or remove the 3g datacard drivers. watch for a real fix soon.

|| posted by chris under funlab, mobility, virtualization || || ||