Microsoft Corp. kicked off the second annual Windows® Embedded Developers Conference today with a keynote address by Jim Allchin, group vice president of the company’s Platforms Division, announcing the availability of Windows XP Embedded. Windows XP Embedded, the componentized version of the Windows XP operating system, enables rapid development of the most reliable and full-featured connected devices including retail point-of-sale devices, thin clients, gaming systems, self-service kiosks, industrial automation, residential gateways, and advanced set-top boxes. In addition, Microsoft announced a free* evaluation kit, as well as a 90-day promotional price of $995 (U.S.) (estimated retail price) for the Windows XP Embedded tool suite, to enable embedded developers to evaluate and build devices quickly and economically. Microsoft also announced new Windows XP Embedded training curriculum, a two-day hands-on course that provides in-depth Windows XP Embedded training for embedded developers from more than seven certified training companies worldwide.

Read more