Software Applications; Software Backup; Version Control; Boot Loader - LXE MX8 Reference Manual

Installed Software

Software Applications

The following applications are included:
ActiveSync
Internet Explorer
Media Player
Pocket Inbos
Scanner Wedge (LXE developed)
Note that the Viewer applications allow viewing documents, but not editing them.

Software Backup

Application programs and data that are normally RAM resident are backed up via ActiveSync.

Version Control

Version numbers are applied to the boot loader and the OS image independently. The version
information stored consists of the LXE build number, plus the date and time of compile (in lieu of
a build number). These version numbers are stored in non-volatile storage, where the user cannot
inadvertently modify them. A control panel and API is provided so the user can reference the
version numbers for support purposes.
The MX8 has a unique 128-bit ID code as required by the CE 5.0 specification. This ID number is
generated by the boot loader. This ID code is available in the control panel, and via a Win32
standard API.
In addition, an API is provided to return a standard LXE copyright string, so that applications may
reference this to be sure they are running on an LXE mobile device for licensing purposes.
See "Accessories" for the LXE MX8 SDK Kit part number.

Boot Loader

The MX8 supports a proprietary boot loader. It is the responsibility of the boot loader to:
• Initialize all system hardware
• Initiate OS startup
• Handle wakeup from system suspend, loading saved state
The MX8 starts the OS every time during warm boot or cold boot.

Startup Folders and Launch Sequences

The MX8 operating system uses two startup folders:
• User applications placed in the Windows\Startup folder automatically run during a warm boot.
They are deleted upon a cold boot.
• User applications placed in the System\Startup folder automatically run during a warm boot
and a cold boot. They are lost after a return to factory defaults with CLEARHIVE.EXE.
These applications are launched at different times during startup – applications placed in the
Windows\Startup folder run before LAUNCH.EXE executes. Applications stored in
System\Startup run after LAUNCH.EXE executes.
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