Microsoft unveils XP Embedded successor
Home Advertise Magazine Events NETV Directory
  


Microsoft unveils XP Embedded successor
04/06/2008 Email to a friend
 
Microsoft has launched Windows Embedded Standard 2009, the successor to XP Embedded. The package, which features Microsoft Silverlight, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 6.1, and .NET Framework 3.5, is designed to drive managed and secure thin clients, point of service and kiosk devices, as well as smart networked multifunction printers.


Frank Prengel, one of Microsoft’s technology evangelists, said: “It was time to do something new. Previously, users had to install five or six different thing and then add fixes. We could have called it something else, but Windows Embedded Standard says what it is.”
Prengel says RDP 6.1 is important for managing thin clients, adding: “We’ve upgraded the .NET Framework, because developers want to add users interfaces and work with state machines.” Silverlight, meanwhile, provides a slim browser plug in. “It’s good for displays,” Prengel continued, “without adding too much overhead to the system.”
 
Author
Graham Pitcher
 
 
Supporting Information
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded
 
This material is protected by Findlay Media copyright 2009.
See Terms and Conditions.
One-off usage is permitted but bulk copying is not.
For multiple copies contact the sales team.
 
Bookmark this article using:
 
Del.icio.us digg reddit Facebook StumbleUpon
 
 
Your comments / feedback
Do you have any comments or feedback on this article? Please contact us by filling in the form below.
NameHide name
Your Email Address
Comments
Send
We may edit your comments and not all entries will be published.
Terms and Conditions

To comment on news stories or blogs you need to complete our 60 second registration process. Once completed this then allows you to download any and all white papers, register for e-zines and access our detailed supplier directory for FREE.

If you are all ready a registered user then enter your e-mail address and login.

You will need to have logged in prior to entering your comments in the boxes provided.

Please enter your email address to login and gain free access to this site.
 
If you are using this site for the first time registration is quick and completely free.
 
Register Now - Register Now


Email Address :  

Remember Me: - If this box is ticked you will be automatically logged in when you return.

Important: To protect your privacy, do not select 'Remember Me' if other users have access to the computer you are using.

 
Related Companies
Microsoft Ltd
 
 
Related News
ECIT signs collaboration deal with South Korea
 
New distribution group aims to be Europe’s number one
 
Printable battery is less than 1mm thick
 
High efficiency ac/dc converter targeted at medical applications
 
XMOS launches 65nm event driven processor, cuts price to $5
 
 
Related Technology
After the meltdown
 
Framer-Mapper looks to serve future comms needs
 
Semiconductor manufacturing techniques bring benefits to thermal management
 
Pin fin heat sinks point the way to more efficient cooling
 
The high cost of low cost development kits
 
 
Related Products
Converters with built in emc filtering
 
Enclosed fan cooled models added to power supply range
 
Precision high voltage power supplies
 
Microcontrollers for a range of applications
 
Optical transceiver modules
 
 
Related Events
Defence Systems & Equipment International
 
BEE Awards