Embedded Windows: a new look; with the growing complexity of embedded devices and two new versions of software from Microsoft, it's time to take another look at the embedded Windows operating systems. (Tech Trends).

EDN Europe, December, 2002 by Webb, Warren

EMBEDDED DEVICES ARE BEGINNING to look a lot like desktop PCs. Many embedded-system customers now demand graphical interfaces, instantaneous communications, multimedia, and full integration with Internet-delivered data and services. With these features already built into computers, it is only natural that developers are considering variations of the Windows operating system for new embedded products. Windows is a tempting option for an embedded operating system, because it has a familiar API, and you can take advantage of many powerful desktop features. Microsoft's most recent embedded products, Windows XP embedded and Windows CE.Net, bring new features and capabilities to developers and deserve renewed consideration for the next generation of complex devices....

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