A frequent question is “what are the differences between the two flavours of WES 7?”
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In considering the differences between Windows Embedded Standard 7 and 2009, in the main, we’re talking about the differences between Windows 7 and Windows XP on which the two are based, which are considerable. Windows 7 brings various new features, which may hold value depending on the nature of the embedded product under consideration.
Let’s look at some of the features of [...]
What is it?: It’s Windows 7 sliced and diced and, indeed, a little spiced up for use in embedded devices
And it differs from Windows 7 how, exactly?: It’s componentized, so it’s smaller and can be booted from a solid state device. It has “embedded enabling features”, plus its own tools to create and deploy an [...]
We are now delighted to be running Microsoft’s official 2-dayhands-on training course Building Embedded Devices with Windows Embedded Standard 7. Dates on the Windows Embedded training index page.
The first two classes are at Microsoft, Reading – we hope to see you there…
The new Power-over-Ethernet standard IEEE 802.3at-2009, doubling the available power to 25W is interesting in that it greatly increases the number and type of in-premises applications that can be powered in this way.
An Atom-powered processor board takes about 4W, which with the old system only left 9W max for a screen. Now that figure is increased [...]
There’s now an MSDN subscription for users of Windows CE and Windows Embedded Standard. It’s officially called “Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition with MSDN Embedded Subscription”.
It’s an alternative way to acquire the required development tools (Platform Builder, Target Designer, etc), and a good deal for many users because you get absolutely everything. The toolkits for [...]
There’s a new extension board for SwiftLite-OM, shipping sometime very soon, which, as well as bringing a number of interfaces to 0.1″ headers (I2C, Camera, SPI, MMC, LCD) features two additional RS-232 ports, a USB Hub and JTAG connector.
We’re pleased to say that TRITON-TX51 is now shipping, complete with shiny new BSPs. The initial Windows CE 6.0 BSP is pretty complete – just ask for details