Classic desktop operating systems for embedded systems are products that were designed to run on the desktop but may be used in a customised manner due to the product licensing terms.
Microsoft desktop operating systems for embedded systems are Microsoft supported products that are available for fixed-function or dedicated systems.
Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems
This operating system is appropriate for devices that have a strict need for Windows XP Professional application compatibility and where reduced footprint is not a primary design requirement. Unlike Windows XP Embedded, Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems is not a componentised version of the Windows operating systems and and OEM Pre-Installation Kit (OPK) is needed to produce the operating system image. Therefore, the operating system image size is not as customisable.
Switching from XP Pro Standard...
If you have a fixed function device, you can switch immediately to XP Pro with Embedded Restrictions without loading any new software or making any changes to you embedded device. What's more, we can guarantee support until 2016. You are required you to change your license agreement so call us now to find out more.
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Windows 2000 and Windows NT Workstation for Embedded Systems
These operating systems are good choices for more complex legacy applications that involve multi-tasking.
Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 3.11 for Embedded Systems
These products are appropriate for simple to moderately complex, single-tasking legacy applications that can benefit from a graphical user interface.
MS-DOS for Embedded Systems
MS-DOS is a cost effective solution for simple legacy applications. Available as a ROM-based or disk-based operating system, MS-DOS has minimal resources requirement and is ideal for small, mobile applications and those that do not need a user interface.
