Hello, I want to know about Windows Embedded Industry. Basically, I never know about this, so please tell me what exactly Windows Embedded Industry is, why need this and many more questions. Is Windows Embedded Industry with Windows Embedded POSReady? How is it related to the operating system? Which operating system needed to set this up? Describe about requiring system configuration. What are OEMs and ODMs? How is it different from XP operating system? Thank You
Let me know about Windows Embedded Industry
Hello,
        Windows Embedded Industry is previously known Windows Embedded POS Ready. It is designed to use industrial devices such as Cash registers, Self service checkouts.
       The developer is Microsoft corporation kernel type is Hybrid, The latest release is 8.1 with update (v6. 3.9600) April 16,2014,12 months ago.
       The first version windows embedded can use windows agent to update installed and deployed images.
       The WEPOS is Windows Embedded for Point of service supported platform IE7 after this date. It was released on May 24, 2005
Let me know about Windows Embedded Industry
Windows Embedded is the embedded operating systems product group of Microsoft. The Windows Embedded Industry is designed or is intended for machines such as ATMs or automated teller machines, POS or point of sale terminals, and self-service check-outs. Other operating systems included in Windows Embedded product group are:
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Windows Embedded Compact
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Windows Embedded Automotive
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Windows Embedded Pro
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Windows Embedded Standard
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Windows Embedded Handheld
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Windows Embedded Enterprise
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Windows Embedded Server and Windows SQL Server for Embedded Systems
The Windows Embedded Compact is intended for consumer electronics like set-top boxes, digital media receivers, and gaming consoles. It was known before as Windows CE. Windows Embedded Automotive is a modification of Compact for embedded systems or Windows Embedded Compact in cars. Windows Embedded Pro is intended for intelligent systems. Those machines that have embedded internet-connected devices that collect data, examine it, and then communicate with other systems.
Windows Embedded Standard is a modular operating system that lets users make selections about different implementations within their environments. Windows Embedded Handheld is intended for portable devices such as those used in delivery companies, retail, and manufacturing. Windows Embedded Enterprise is for industrial devices that operate on embedded systems.
