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June 5, 2008

Microsoft just launched the new version of its Windows Embedded operating system that is used in thin-client laptops, kiosks, point of service (PoS) devices, home automation gateways, gaming devices and set-top boxes.

Announced at the Tech Ed North America Developers Conference, according to Microsoft, Windows Embedded Standard 2009 is the next generation of Windows XP Embedded.

The new software will help wireless and MID (Mobile Internet Device) developers quickly build services for applications in existing enterprise infrastructure.

Doyle said the new version includes Wi-Fi’s latest security protocols and likely will be used in thin client mobile devices where records are kept on a server rather than on the device.

An example of this could be in a medical environment where the data needs to be secured and centralized on a readily accessible server.

Windows Embedded Standard is a componentized version of Windows XP, allowing developers to select the features they want for their specific applications.

The new Windows Embedded Standard release provides support for the Microsoft Silverlight browser, the Remote Desktop Protocol version 6.1 and Microsoft's .Net Framework version 3.5.

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Source: Microsoft.