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Embedded Software and Operating Systems
News Release from: Abacus Group | Subject: XP Professional Embedded
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 27 April 2006
Desktop operating system goes embedded
The Windows XP Professional desktop operating system is available with specific licensing terms and features that make it easier to install and maintain in an embedded environment.
Abacus Embedded Systems Group (ESG) can supply the current Windows XP Professional desktop operating system with specific licensing terms and features designed to make it easier to install and maintain in an embedded environment Key features of Microsoft Windows XP Professional Embedded from Abacus ESG include the ability to add a custom boot logo, for branding purposes and to mask the operating system from the user
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 24 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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XP Professional Embedded can be installed without the need for activation.
It requires no certification of the application and has no minimum volume commitment.
Commenting, Nick Donaldson, General Manager, Abacus Embedded Systems Group said: "We're offering an identical product to the desktop Windows XP Professional, with more flexible licensing terms to suit embedded users".
"A further key aspect of our support is longer continued availability of the product, eliminating the need to upgrade the software when Microsoft updates its desktop product line".
"For example, we're 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 multilingual 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 licence holder.
Both these procedures are prohibited under standard desktop licensing terms.
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