Meeting Key Challenges in Developing Software for Ultra Mobile PCs and Mobile Internet Devices 1.7
Meeting Key Challenges in Developing Software for Ultra Mobile PCs and Mobile Internet Devices
Abstract
While the full capabilities of a Windows* or Linux* operating system in Ultra-Mobile PCs (UMPCs) and Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) allows the platforms to run general-purpose software applications, this family of devices presents specific opportunities and challenges to the developer. The ability to accept touch-screen input using the highly sensitive stylus, including Ink collection and recognition, opens new usage models. On the other hand, issues such as the small screen area and lack of a traditional keyboard and mouse require some special consideration.
Read the article by Matthew Gillespie, on Intel(R) Software Network about the best practices for designing software that takes good advantage of UMPC and MID capabilities while meeting challenges and avoiding pitfalls. It also introduces concepts associated with creating a single version of software that can run on these small form-factor devices as well as traditional PCs.
Additional Resources
The following materials provide a point of departure for further research on this topic:
- Developer Resources: Ultra Mobile Software rounds up tools, techniques, and other developer resources that help improve the quality of MID and UMPC software while making development more efficient.
- Intel MID/UMPC Product Page provides an introduction to the capabilities of MIDs and UMPCs, together with discussion of the developer opportunities associated with them.
- Intel® Software Network Mobile Developer Community is a hub for developer information related to all things mobile, including technical documentation, SDKs, forums, knowledgebases, and blogs.
Source: Intel(R) Software Network
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