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First and foremost is the ease of synchronizing
data collected in the field with a central database. Built into the
Compact Framework is SQL Server CE 2.0. SQL CE communicates with a
central SQL Server database using SQL Server replication via HTTP.
This means that data collected in the field can be updated automatically
to the central database whenever the PocketPC is connected to the
Internet, such as when the PocketPC is in its docking station, or
wirelessly connected to the Internet. Replication also means that
updates made by other field inspectors are visible to all field inspectors,
and any conflicts can be resolved easily. |
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Programs written using the Compact Framework inherit
all the stability, functionality and language features of the full
.NET framework. This means stable, functional and maintainable programs.
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Microsoft Visual Studio .NET provides an excellent development
environment for writing Visual Basic .NET or C# custom programs for
the PocketPC. |
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.NET web services are used to download the TerraServer
maps from the TerraServer web services.
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