PocketC doesn't generate machine code like Visual C++. Instead, it writes intermediate code interpreted by a freely distributable runtime. Windows CE machines are particularly well suited to the use of VMs because they tend to run client applications that don't need incredibly fast loop or integer performance. In addition, WindowsCE powered devices can have many different set of CPUs and platforms. Instead of producing a separate executable for each platform and each CPU, PocketC allows you to distribute one binary for all WindowsCE devices.