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Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 2 Technology Preview and Windows Embedded for Point of Service

  • no.2233
  • 2004-10-04
Hi. All. This is Justine. We just announced two good news. 1. Windows XP Embedded Preview version will be available for download soon. 2. We will have a new product for Point of Service (not just Point of Sales terminal) devices in first half of 2005. The product name is Windows Embedded for Point of Service. Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 has new features can improve the application compatibility, security and management. So we strongly suggest all Windows XP Embedded customer to test now and update to Service Pack 2 when it is official release. Regarding Windows Embedded for Point of Service, it will be good platform for POS, Kiosk and related devices. For more information, please check out following press release and web pages. Please communicate with your customers about the good news. Press Release: Microsoft Previews Windows XP Embedded With Service Pack 2 New Features to Strengthen Security, Deliver Greater Manageability and Fuel Innovation http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2004/oct04/10-04EmbeddedSP2PreviewPR.asp Welcome to the Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 2 Technology Preview http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded/getstart/prodoverview/future/techpreview/xptechpreview/default.aspx Press Release: Microsoft Previews Standard Software Platform For Retail Point of Service Systems Plug-and-Play Functionality for Retail Device Peripherals Unveiled to Industry http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2004/oct04/10-04NewRetailPlatformPR.asp