Pocket PC 2002
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| Version of the Windows Mobile operating system | |
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| Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
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| OS family | Windows Mobile |
| Released to manufacturing | October 4, 2001 |
| Kernel type | Windows CE 2.10 |
| Preceded by | Pocket PC 2000 |
| Succeeded by | Windows Mobile 2003 |
| Support status | |
| Unsupported as of October 14, 2008 | |
Pocket PC 2002 is the second release of Windows Mobile. It was released on October 4, 2001. The kernel type is Windows CE 2.10, based off of Pocket PC 2000. Pocket PC 2002's codename is ''Merlin''. The successor is Windows Mobile 2003.
History
[change | change source]In October 2000, Microsoft replaced Pocket PC 2000 with a beta version for codename ''Merlin''. It has been the history of Pocket PC 2002 devices in the beta version. On January 14, 2001, Pocket PC 2002 build 2100 was showcased off during Microsoft Build 2001 and 2002. It is supported for 3 devices such as Vodafone, LG and the HTC Vouge. The news reported Pocket PC 2002 Pre-RTM would be released in August 2001, The notification news was introduced on April 15, 2001 at the Microsoft Build 2001 in Los Angeles, California.
In United Kingdom, Pocket PC 2002 was released in November 2001. It was used for many people in work company's, businessman work, enterprises and at home. Pocket PC 2002 was mistaken for a notification regarding Bill Gates on September 9, 2001. In the first day, 2 months after Windows XP was released to manufacturing, Microsoft released Pocket PC 2002 on October 4, 2001.
Device
[change | change source]Pocket PC 2002 was a choice for LG devices. The launch sale started on October 29, 2001. Pocket PC 2002 LG devices were for sale in the Campaign Shop. In November 2001, Bill Gates launched 6 devices running Pocket PC 2002 including LG, HTC Vouge and the Vodafone for sale in the Campaign Shop.
User interface
[change | change source]Pocket PC 2002 has a news startup screen with no loading bar, looking a lot like Windows XP. After startup, Pocket PC 2002 opens the Today Screen, the website browser for Wikipedia, but not included with Google Chrome, Chromium, Firefox and the Brave browser. Wikipedia mobile is used for Google search and more, the shutdown screen is used for the left screen alongside the Pocket PC 2002 logo.
