Annasoft Offers Windows XP Embedded Licensing and Expertise.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers POWAY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2001 Annasoft, distributor of Microsoft operating systems The following is a list of Microsoft operating systems. For the codenames that Microsoft gave their operating systems, see Microsoft codenames. Before Windows
Windows XP Embedded is designed for use in a wide range of smart, feature-rich, connected devices such as thin clients, kiosks, ATMs, network devices, industrial automation devices, gaming platforms, residential gateways, retail point of sale devices, and advanced set-top boxes. Windows XP Embedded provides developers with the broad device support and cutting-edge technologies found in Windows XP Professional, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. 6.0, Windows Media Player Digital jukebox software for Windows from Microsoft that plays a variety of audio, video and streaming formats including MP3, WMA, CD audio and MIDI. Starting with Version 6.2 in 1999, the Windows Media Rights Manager was added for securing copyrighted content. 8, DirectX 8 API, digital rights management 8, Windows Image Acquisition Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) is a driver model and application programming interface (API) for modern Microsoft Windows operating systems that enables graphics software to communicate with imaging hardware such as scanners, digital cameras and Digital Video-equipment. , USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. support, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394 and UPnP. In addition to providing Windows XP Embedded licensing to OEMs, Annasoft will offer expert, technical support, development services, training and educational resources. Annasoft will offer a 2-day course for Windows XP Embedded development at their training center in San Diego. A technical book on Windows XP Embedded development is currently being written by an Annasoft engineer and is slated for publication in the first quarter of 2002. "As a result of our long history with Microsoft, we have hundreds of customers that are currently using older versions of Windows operating systems. Windows XP Embedded is not only the best choice for new smart device design, it also gives our existing customers a very compelling reason to upgrade," explained Tracy Rees, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Annasoft. "From the perspectives of functionality, reliability, and total cost of ownership, Windows XP Embedded is clearly a superior solution." "We designed Windows XP Embedded with the goal of providing the latest Windows technologies in a componentized manner so that our customers could leverage the powerful functionality of Windows XP to create feature-rich, robust Windows Powered devices," said Scott Horn, director of the Embedded and Appliance Platforms Group at Microsoft Corp. "Annasoft's technical expertise and commitment to Windows XP Embedded will help customers get to market faster." About Annasoft Annasoft provides software, development services, training, and licensing of Windows operating systems for companies developing smart devices. These solutions enable companies to substantially diminish time-to-market, add innovative features, reduce development and product costs, and enhance the knowledge of their technical staff. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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