Installation guide

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Introduction to Embedded Computers
MOXA Embedded Computers
In addition to being part of the Linux community, the MOXA embedded computer family now also includes models running the
Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0 operating system. Adopting a widely used programming environment makes a MOXA embedded
computer suitable for software development and legacy system migration.
Robust Internal File System and Expandable Data Storage
The internal file system in the MOXA embedded computer implements a robust TFAT file system for data storage. This file system
controls access to the on-board flash ROM yet prevents flash data from write-corruption when the power fails unexpectedly.
MOXA's embedded computers also provide the ability to mount external FAT file systems for additional data storage by attaching
mass storage devices (also accessible by PC) into the compact flash slot and USB ports.
Easier Application Development with IDE Tools
Software written for the desktop PC can be easily ported to a MOXA embedded computer with very little or even no modifications.
Both porting and new development can be done using any number of friendly Integrated Development Environments (IDE) tools.
Choose the tools based on the application language you plan to use and install them on your development PC. For detailed
installation steps, please refer to the user's manual.
• C/C++ Applications: Use embedded Visual C++ (eVC) 4.0
The eVC 4.0 tools are free. You can download them from MSDN’s download page. Install the eVC 4.0 tools and import service
pack 4.
• VB.NET/C# Applications: Use Visual Studio 2005
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 is a complete set of development tools for building ASP.NET Web applications, XML Web services,
and mobile applications. Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#, and Visual J# all use the same IDE, which allows them to share tools
and facilities when creating mixed-language solutions.
• Visual Studio .NET 2003
Visual Studio .NET 2003 is another IDE you can use to develop your applications.
After you have installed the IDE tool, you also need to install
an additional Windows CE 5.0 SDK provided by MOXA
on your development PC. After doing so, the SDK will be
integrated with your IDE tool.
The SDK includes C Libraries and run-time libraries, Microsoft
Foundation Classes (MFC), SOAP Toolkit, .NET Compact
Framework, XML, and Winsock, which you can use to develop
your applications.
MOXA Embedded Computers Running Windows CE 5.0 Platform