BSQUARE Releases CE Xpress86 to Enable Fast Windows CE-Based Development On Any x86 Pentium- or 486-Compatible Computer.DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 1999-- -- Developers can load and run Windows CE (Windows Consumer Electronics) Microsoft's version of Windows for handheld devices and embedded systems that use x86, ARM, MIPS and SHx CPUs. Windows CE .NET superseded Windows CE 3.0. on any off-the-shelf Pentium or 486-based computer in minutes -- BSQUARE Corporation announced today that it is now shipping its new CE Xpress86(TM), software which enables developers to instantly load and run the Windows CE operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. on a standard BIOS-based x86 Pentium(R)- or 486-compatible computers. CE Xpress86 accelerates the process for developing applications and drivers for Windows CE, generating a time-to-market advantage for developers designing Windows CE-based devices. "With CE Xpress86, developers can stop wasting valuable engineering resources on the initial bring-up of Windows CE on a target platform," explained David Bialer, general manager of BSQUARE Corporation. "CE Xpress86 gets them up and running quickly, so that they can concentrate on developing their value-added features and get to market in the shortest amount of time." "CE Xpress86 is an excellent complement to the Microsoft Platform Builder, enabling designers to begin the development of devices immediately," said Tony Barbagallo, group product manager, Windows CE at Microsoft Corp. "As a top-tier systems integrator, BSQUARE continues to provide on-target development solutions for OEMs of Windows CE-based devices." CE Xpress86 Includes Elements for Fast Device Development CE Xpress86 is one of the many BSQUARE products available to help OEMs through every stage of the design cycle. When combined with the Microsoft Platform Builder kit, also available from BSQUARE, programmers can immediately begin to write device drivers, develop applications, and evaluate performance on a PC-based system for a minimal investment cost. Specifically, CE Xpress86: -- Enables parallel hardware and software development -- Features BSQUARE's Portability Layer for driver additions and portability across development platforms and CPUs -- Does not require DOS -- Does not require a DOS boot Dos Boot is an episode of the Cartoon Network series Dexter's Laboratory. Mandark gets inside Dexter's computer and causes it to shut down, and Dexter has to go inside and defeat Mandark, but that won't be easy when Dee-Dee starts to play on the computer! Cast Windows CE -- Includes production-ready device drivers for on-board peripherals -- Includes installation utility, host tools, debug To correct a problem in hardware or software. Debugging software means locating the errors in the source code (the program logic). Debugging hardware means finding errors in the circuit design (logical circuits) or in the physical interconnections of the circuits. services, and complete technical documentation. CE Xpress86 kits include the following device drivers: -- Intel I8042 keyboard/mouse -- 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. (OHCI OHCI - Open Host Controller Interface ) controller -- USB mouse & USB keyboard -- 16550 serial -- IDE/ATA IDE/ATA Integrated Device Electronics/Advanced Technology Attachment (hard drive interface standard) storage -- Floppy storage -- S3 Virge/DX video -- Chips and Technologies Chips and Technologies (C&T) was the first fabless semiconductor company, a model developed by its founder Gordon Campbell. Its first product was an EGA IBM compatible graphics chip. This was followed by chipsets for PC motherboards and other computer graphics chips. 6554x video -- Chips and Technologies 6555x/6900 video -- Intel I82558 networking -- Novell NE2000 ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. networking -- Novell NE2000 PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). networking -- SMC SMC Saint Mary's College SMC Santa Monica College SMC Solaris Management Console SMC Smooth Muscle Cell SMC Small Magellanic Cloud (also see LMC) SMC Safety Management Certificate (maritime shipping) 9000 networking -- Soundblaster AWE 16/32 audio Additional device drivers are available on a subscription basis through BSQUARE's new CE Xpress OnDemand(TM) driver library web site at www.bsquare.com, also announced today. All CE Xpress86 kits are tested and verified using BSQUARE's new CE Validator(TM) automated test suite. Available Now The CE Xpress86 is immediately available, and pricing starts at $1,495. CE Xpress86 may also be purchased as part of the CE Xpress Advantage OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and Kit, a package of products and services offered by BSQUARE for a limited time. The OEM Kit package includes the CE Xpress86, a CE Xpress Adaptation Kit, any version, a six-month subscription to BSQUARE's CE Xpress OnDemand driver library, one BSQUARE end-user application of choice, the CEValidator automated test suite, and 25 hours of engineering consulting services. Priced individually, the cost for these products exceeds $50,000. For the next 120 days, BSQUARE will offer this package at $35,000, not including any applicable royalties. Interested developers can contact the BSQUARE sales department for further information at sales@bsquare.com. About BSQUARE BSQUARE is a dynamic software company working with Fortune 500 companies to enable the information appliance See Internet appliance. (hardware) Information Appliance - (IA) A consumer device that performs only a few targeted tasks and is controlled by a simple touch-screen interface or push buttons on the device's enclosure. age. Specializing in Windows CE, BSQUARE is the industry recognized expert and most experienced supplier of Windows CE-based software products and services for PC Companions, Internet appliances, industrial automation devices, Windows-based Terminals, and other information appliances. BSQUARE's expertise in Windows CE is derived from years of contributing to the development of the Windows CE operating system, and from serving as Microsoft's preferred provider of Visual Tools for Windows CE. As a Microsoft-sanctioned systems integrator for and distributor of Windows CE, BSQUARE delivers the CE Xpress Advantage for incorporating Windows CE into information appliances. More Information For further information, visit BSQUARE at www.bsquare.com or contact BSQUARE at 888/820-4500. BSQUARE is a registered trademark of BSQUARE Corporation. All names, product names, and tradenames are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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