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XP Professional for Embedded environment.


Abacus Embedded Systems Embedded systems

Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve.
 Group (ESG ESG Enterprise Strategy Group (Veritas)
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) is announcing the availability of the current Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet.  Professional desktop operating system The control program in a user's machine (desktop or laptop). Also called a "client operating system," Windows is the overwhelming majority while the Macintosh comes second. There are also several versions of Linux for the desktop. Contrast with network operating system.  with specific licensing terms and features designed to make it easier to install and maintain in an embedded environment. Key features of XP Professional include the ability to add a custom boot logo, for branding purposes and to mask the 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.
 from the user. XP Professional Embedded can be installed without the need for activation. It requires no certification of the application and has no minimum volume commitment. Abacus are still able to supply customers with DOS, Windows 3.11, Windows NT Workstation and other early versions of Microsoft products. "Other features of XP Professional Embedded include the ability to create multi-lingual platforms, or change the language in the user interface. The embedded license also allows a third party company, such as a systems integrator or subcontract manufacturer, install the operating system on behalf of the license holder. Both of these procedures are prohibited under standard desktop licensing terms.

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Publication:Database and Network Journal
Date:Jun 1, 2006
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