Criteria for Participation

To participate in the Windows Embedded CE Shared Source Premium Derivatives Redistribution licensing program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Reside in an eligible geographic market.

and be the following:

• Device manufacturer who has licensed over 5,000 Windows Embedded CE run-time licenses during the previous 12 months (acquired licenses can be any version of Windows Embedded CE to be eligible for access to Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Shared Source Premium) and:

and complete the following:

• Sign the Master Source Code Agreement
• Sign the Windows CEPDR License Form
• Purchase valid Windows Embedded CE run-time licenses for your shipping derivatives

Requests to participate in the Windows Embedded CE Shared Source Premium Derivatives Redistribution licensing program should be directed to the Windows CE Shared Source Premium.

Access Windows Embedded CE Premium source code

The Windows Embedded CE Premium source code is available through Microsoft Code Center Premium (CCP). Code Center Premium is a secure web-based repository that enables you to access the Windows Embedded CE Premium source code from any location. The service provides just-in-time access and the ability to browse, search, reference and download Windows Embedded CE Premium source code through a smart-card-based, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connection. Community resources, such as newsgroups and feedback channels, enable communication and collaboration among peers and Microsoft professionals.

Benefits

The Windows Embedded CE Shared Source Premium Derivatives Redistribution program helps you:

Develop your device faster

• The Windows Embedded CE Premium source code is easily accessible through CCP and downloadable directly in the Windows Embedded CE Toolkit (Platform Builder). It is readily accessible to develop your device.
• With documentation rights on the Windows Embedded CE Premium source code such as the networking stack, you can get a deeper understanding of Windows Embedded CE's inner design. You can support yourself faster without having to wait for additional help.

Improve, optimize and innovate your device

• Step through Windows Embedded CE Premium source code as needed to better debug and troubleshoot your device and application.
• Adapt and customize Windows Embedded CE Premium source code to meet your device's specific requirements.
• Improve and modify Windows Embedded CE Premium source code to optimize or innovate your device.

Preserve your development investment

• Create and distribute commercial derivatives of the Windows Embedded CE Premium source code without sharing your derivative work with the embedded community. A valid Windows Embedded CE 6.0 runtime license must be purchased for each Windows Embedded CE 6.0 derivative work prior to distribution.
• Windows Embedded CE Premium source code is available for free to eligible OEMs.
• Reduce your support cost and self support your development by using the documentation and debugging rights to the Windows Embedded CE Premium source code.

Code

The Windows Embedded CE Shared source Premium programs give access to the Windows Embedded CE Premium source code that you can use during your device development effort:

If you have a specific question regarding the source code available, or if you have any request or suggestion for additional source code, please contact the Windows Embedded CE Team.

For More Information

Get a complete overview of all the programs to access Windows Embedded CE source code.

The Microsoft Windows Embedded team welcomes your requests and suggestions. Don't hesitate to give your feedback regarding access to Windows Embedded CE source code.