Chapter 11. Storage
In this chapter we examine the .NET Compact Framework's capabilities for accessing local storage, concentrating on file I/O and registry access.
Smart-Device Data Storage
Storage is an area where Windows CE–powered devices and desktop systems differ significantly. On desktop machines the primary storage media is disk, while on Windows CE–powered systems the primary storage media is RAM. Windows CE can support rotating magnetic storage media, but this is the exception rather than the rule.[1] Battery-powered mobile devices in particular, such as Pocket PCs, are not suited to support power-hungry rotating media. Thus, Windows CE storage centers on using RAM instead of disk, and mobile-device storage tends to be fast but small. ...
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