Windows Embedded Industry

Windows Embedded Industry
A version of the Windows Embedded operating system

A screenshot of Windows Embedded POSReady 2009
Developer Microsoft Corporation
Working state Publicly released
Source model Closed source / Shared source
Latest release 8.1 with Update (v6.3.9600) / April 16, 2014[1]
Kernel type Hybrid
Default user interface Graphical
License Proprietary commercial software
Official website microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/evaluate/windows-embedded-pos-ready.aspx
Support status
Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS) Mainstream support ended on April 12, 2011[2]
Extended support ends on April 12, 2016[2]
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 Mainstream support ended on April 8, 2014[3]
Extended support ends on April 9, 2019[3]
Windows Embedded POSReady 7 Mainstream support ends on October 11, 2016[4]
Extended support ends on October 12, 2021[4]
Windows Embedded 8 Industry Same as Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry[5][6]
Upgrading to Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry is required for Windows Embedded 8 Industry users to receive support after January 12, 2016.[7][5][6]
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Mainstream support ends on July 10, 2018[8][9]
Extended support ends on July 11, 2023[8][9]

Windows Embedded Industry (also previously known as Windows Embedded POSReady and Windows Embedded for Point of Service) is an operating system subfamily developed by Microsoft as part of its Windows Embedded family of products.[10] Based on Windows NT; Windows Embedded Industry is designed for use in Industrial Devices such as cash registers, automated teller machines, and self service checkouts.[11]

Releases

Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS)
This was a specially designed subversion of Windows XP Embedded with SP2 designed for use in Point of Service situations. It is the first version of Windows Embedded that can use the Windows Update Agent to update an installed and deployed image.[12] Service Pack 3 (SP3) for WEPOS was released on October 8, 2008.[13] When the new Microsoft Lifecycle Support policy for Internet Explorer goes into effect on January 12, 2016 IE6 support will be dropped from not only WEPOS, but all currently supported embedded platforms. WEPOS will also be the last supported platform for IE7 after this date.[14] Windows Embedded for Point of Service was released on May 24, 2005.[15]
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009
Based on Windows XP Service Pack 3, this version offers more features over Windows Embedded for Point of Service such as Full Localization and XPF Support if .NET Framework 3.5 or higher is installed.[16] Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 was released on December 9, 2008.[15]
Windows Embedded POSReady 7
Windows Embedded POSReady 7 is the first version of Windows Embedded Industry to be based on the Windows 7 Platform.[17] It was released on July 1, 2011.[15]
Windows Embedded 8 Industry
Based on Windows 8,[18] Windows Embedded 8 Industry was released on April 2, 2013.[15][19] Available in both Pro and Enterprise versions.[5][6]
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry
Based on Windows 8.1,[18] Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry was released on October 17, 2013.[15] Available in both Pro and Enterprise versions.[8][9] Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Update was released on April 16, 2014.[20]
 System requirements
OS RAM HDD
Windows Embedded for Point of Service[21] 64 MB 380 MB
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009[22] 64 MB 480 MB
Windows Embedded POSReady 7[23] 1 GB 16 GB
Windows Embedded 8 Industry[24] 1 GB 16 GB
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry[25] 1 GB 16 GB

References

  1. ↑ http://blogs.windows.com/itpro/2014/04/16/windows-8-1-update-wsus-availability-extended-deployment-timing/
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded for Point of Service". Microsoft. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009". Microsoft. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded POSReady 7". Microsoft. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded 8 Industry Enterprise". Microsoft. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro". Microsoft. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Windows Products Support Lifecycle FAQ". Microsoft. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Enterprise". Microsoft. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "Microsoft Support Lifecycle for Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro". Microsoft. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Microsoft Maps Out Its Road Map for Windows Embedded Business". Wireless News. Close-Up Media, Inc. via HighBeam Research. Retrieved 5 May 2012. (subscription required)
  11. ↑ "Windows Embedded POSReady". Microsoft Website. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  12. ↑ "Developing POS Applications with POS for .NET". Microsoft. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Service Pack 3 for Windows Embedded for Point of Service". Microsoft Download Center. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Internet Explorer Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ". Microsoft Lifecycle Support Website. Retrieved 2014-12-12.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 "Windows Embedded Product Lifecycles & Support". Microsoft. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  16. ↑ "POSReady 2009 vs WEPOS 1.1 SP3" (PDF). Microsoft Download Website. Retrieved 2014-12-12.
  17. ↑ "Windows Embedded POSReady 7". Microsoft. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Windows Embedded 8 Industry". Microsoft. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  19. ↑ Volpe, Joseph. "Windows Embedded 8 Industry scheduled for release first week of April". Engadget. AOL Inc. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  20. ↑ "Windows 8.1 Update: WSUS Availability, Extended Deployment Timing". Microsoft. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  21. ↑ "Hardware Requirements for Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS)". MSDN. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Before You Install POSReady". MSDN. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  23. ↑ "Requirements for a POSReady 7 Device (POSReady 7)". MSDN. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  24. ↑ "Requirements (Industry 8)". MSDN. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  25. ↑ "Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry (Industry 8.1)". MSDN. Retrieved January 31, 2015.

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