Microsoft releases preview of Windows 7 embedded edition

[HappyAndyK]

Microsoft Corp. released the Windows 7-based Windows Embedded Standard 2011 (formerly code-named “Quebec”) Community Technology Preview (CTP) to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers of specialized devices worldwide through its immediate public availability at Windows Embedded Standard | Microsoft Connect.

Windows Embedded Standard 2011 delivers the latest Windows 7 technologies to OEMs, enabling them to bring high-performing specialized devices to market faster, to differentiate those devices through innovative user experiences, and to delight their customers with devices that extend the Windows user experience to specialized devices from Windows-based PCs, servers and online services.

Windows Embedded Devices | Embedded Products | Embedded Development

Microsoft Delivers Windows 7-Based Windows Embedded Standard 2011 Community Technology Preview: Windows Embedded Standard 2011 CTP available for download today to involve Microsoft?s worldwide developer community in the release of the next-generati

[rkonit]

Thanks Anand!!!
I just checked my Connect Directory and joined it. I gonna try it...
I missed last time... when Windows XP Embedded released.

[leofelix]

Thank you HappyAndyK

[nitinagarwal1988]

thanks sir for the info.....i've also applied at connect....

visit Windows Embedded Website

[estra]

You might find interesting to check out this tutorial, which overviews on of the main toolset components of the Windows Embedded Standard 2011 - Image Builder Wizard – Quick and Easy Embedded OS Creation – Part 1.

[estra]

And now the second part of the article I have mentioned in the previous post, has been published - Image Builder Wizard – Quick and Easy Embedded OS Creation – Part 2.

[rkonit]

downloading Windows Embedded... gonna install tomorrow morning...lets see what's new for devs.

What is Windows Embedded?
Windows Embedded Enterprise products are fully functional versions of Microsoft’s desktop operating system intended for use in an embedded solution consisting of purpose-built hardware and application software. Products include Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems, Windows 7 Ultimate for Embedded Systems, Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems, Windows Vista Business for Embedded Systems and Windows Vista Ultimate for Embedded Systems.

[Georgy]

because im a bit noob... windows embedded is for pc's like in the stores??

[HappyAndyK]

because im a bit noob... windows embedded is for pc's like in the stores??

Yep ! Devices, Machines, ATMs and such!