Windows phone 7 - Why does it not support unmanaged code?

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Windows phone 7 - Why does it not support unmanaged code?

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I went through a lot api's for windows phone 7 and couldnt find a single way to include my unmanaged code in it. Is there any way to do the same. If not why is it so ? Even in .net, microsoft allows unmanaged code to be included. Posted on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 1:31 PM | Back to top

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# re: Windows phone 7 - Why does it not support unmanaged code?

to keep it independent of the hardware.

Left by Keith Nicholas on Sep 07, 2011 11:56 PM

# re: Windows phone 7 - Why does it not support unmanaged code?

Main reason may be to ensure apps can't escape the sandbox. The constrained nature of the code target limits the ability to write malware and allows for better automated review of the code.

If I recall correctly it is possible to have non-managed code but only from Microsoft or OEM's. I think it has to be specially signed.

Left by Scott Bussinger on Sep 08, 2011 11:31 AM

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