Windows CE vs Windows Mobile

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Published on 2010-06-10T16:34:41Z Indexed on 2010/06/10 16:42 UTC
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I often see these terms:

Windows CE
Windows Mobile Pocket PC
Windows Mobile Smart Phone

I know the difference between the second 2, but I am confused on the first. I thought it was the name of the Mobile OS prior to Windows Mobile 5.

But I am seeing it more often in current products. (Here is a current MS Form for developing on it. Here is a current product for creating them.)

What is it and how does it relate to the Windows Mobile lines?

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