Feb 5,1997
Franklin Fite, Jr., Microsoft
WindowsCE

Speaker: Franklin Fite Jr.

Title: WindowsCE

Abstract:

This talk will concentrate on what we did right and wrong in overcoming various challenges in the Windows CE and Handheld PC development. It includes discussion of some failed earlier attempts to develop products for the non-PC market. I'll also talk some about the future for information appliances. From looking at your previous talks, it seems that those sorts of topics fit in.

Biography:

Franklin Fite, Jr. has been at Microsoft for five years, where he currently holds the position of Product Unit Manager for the Windows CE Product Unit. Frank's product unit produces the Windows CE operating system, development tools, and hardware reference platforms. At Microsoft, Frank has also managed development of fax software for Windows and embedded systems. Prior to joining Microsoft, Frank worked for ten years at Bell Laboratories, designing hardware and software for telecommunications products. Frank received his Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science from Vanderbilt in 1981, and he received his Masters degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering from Stanford in 1982. Frank, his wife Sharon, and their two sons, AJ and Sean, live in Bellevue, Washington.

Contact:

frankfi@MICROSOFT.com

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