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PDT's frequently run wireless device management software that allows them to interact with a [[database]] or [[software]] [[Application software|application]] hosted on a [[server (computing)|server]] or [[mainframe computer]].<ref>List of [http://www.bitpipe.com/tlist/Mobile-Device-Management-Software.html Bitpipe] whitepapers on wireless device management.</ref>

EDAs are available on a variety of different [[Operating system|OS]] Platforms i.e. WindowsCE, Windows Mobile, Windows PocketPC, Windows XP Tablet Edition, Linux (Various), [[Palm OS|Palm]], DOS and some proprietary [[Operating system|OS]] Platforms. docs/ reference/ setup/ install/next-steps.asciidocanspage®

Boundaries among [[Personal digital assistant|PDA]], [[smartphone]] and ERA can be blurred when comparing the wide array of common features and functions. EDAs attempt to distinguish themselves with a pre-defined requirement for long term constant daily operation (Normally allowing a minimum of 8 hours). They seek a higher than normal [[toughness|impact rating]] / drop test rating and an [[ingress protection]] rating of no less than IP54, Most have at least one Data Collection function i.e. a [[Barcode]] or [[RFID]] Reader etc.