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Windows 7-based embedded OS gains support

25 November 2009 News

VIA Technologies has announced its support for Windows Embedded Standard 2011 across its range of processor platforms. “Windows Embedded Standard 2011 will breathe new life into the next-generation of VIA-powered specialised devices,” said Daniel Wu, vice president, VIA Embedded Platform Division. “Windows Embedded Standard 2011 will extend the Windows user experience to specialised devices and provide enhanced functionality, networking capabilities, improved security and reliability to a range of embedded segments.”

Windows Embedded Standard 2011 delivers the power, familiarity and reliability of the Windows 7 operating system in a highly customisable and componentised form. Customers focused in embedded segments including industrial automation, entertainment, consumer electronics and other markets will be able to take advantage of a range of enhanced Windows 7-based features. These features include support for 64-bit CPUs, Windows Aero user interface, Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Touch (including multigesture touch interfaces and context-aware applications) and Windows Flip 3D navigation.



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