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Windows XP Embedded Has Arrived

By Veronica Hendricks
iApplianceWeb
(11/28/01, 11:23:59 PM EDT)

The first day of Microsoft's Windows Embedded Developers Conference marked the official availability of Windows XP Embedded. Windows XP Embedded, the componentized version of the Windows XP operating system, enables rapid development of full-featured connected devices, including retail point-of-sale devices, thin clients, gaming systems, self-service kiosks, industrial automation, residential gateways, and advanced set-top boxes.

In addition, Microsoft announced a free evaluation kit, as well as a 90-day promotional price of $995 for the Windows XP Embedded tool suite, to enable embedded developers to evaluate and build devices quickly and economically. Microsoft also has a new Windows XP Embedded training curriculum, a two-day hands-on course that provides in-depth Windows XP Embedded training for embedded developers from more than seven certified training companies worldwide.

Based on the same features as Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Embedded enables embedded developers to utilize prebuilt configurations or select from more than 10,000 components to provide the rich capabilities they need for customers and build smaller footprint embedded devices.

Windows XP Embedded also supports embedded-enabling capabilities such as headless support and flexible boot and storage options to meet the requirements of embedded devices. The software includes all new developer tools that enable developers to rapidly configure, build and deploy smart connected devices. Footprints for the OS range from 4.8 MB for a minimum configuration, increasing to 14 MB for a basic Win32 system, to 25 MB for a basic Win32 system with security infrastructure, and only 70 MB for the full Win32 API set with the user interface, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Windows Media Player 8.0, Terminal Server client, USB support, and SNMP support.

Developers can order a free (shipping and handling fees will apply) evaluation copy of Windows XP Embedded on the Web at http://www.microsoft.com/embedded/.

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Microsoft