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| Windows Embedded XP | Windows Embedded for Point of Service | Windows XP Pro | Windows Vista | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embedded O/S for upgrading installed POS devices & offering full configurability | Best choice for Point-of-Service deployment | Ideal for PC or general purpose computing devices | Ideal for PC or general purpose computing devices | |
| Memory Footprint | 64 MB min/128 MB recommended | 128 MB min/512 MB recommended | 128 MB min/256 MB recommended | 512 MB to 1 GB (ver. dependant) |
| Disk Footprint | Size depends on config, supports RAM drive, Compact Flash, HD | 480 MB for base image, diskless operation support | 1.5 GB Hard drive | 20 GB Hard drive |
| Processor Type | 233 MHz x86 or faster | 233MHz x86 or faster | 400 MHz x86 (32-bit or 64-bit) or faster | 800 MHz x86 (32-bit or 64-bit) processor |
| Image Creation | Development Toolkit | OPK install | OPK install | OPK install |
| POS for .NET | Not Available | Included | Optional | Optional |
| Development Support | .NET Framework or .NET Compact Framework, Win32 API support | .NET Framework or .NET Compact Framework, Win32 API support | .NET Framework or .NET Compact Framework, Win32 API support | .NET Framework or .NET Compact Framework, Win32 API support |
| Language Support | XPe MUIs - 8 languages | MUIs for 32 languages | Full Windows XP language packs supported, localized and MUI | Full Windows Vista language packs supported, localized and MUI |
| Enterprise Management Support | SCCM, SCOM, DUA, SUS/WUS | SCCM, SCOM, DUA, SUS/WUS | SCCM, SCOM, SUS/WUS | SCCM, SCOM, SUS/WUS |
| Active Directory Integration | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Servicing and Support | 5 years of mainstream support plus 5 years of extended support | 5 years of mainstream support plus 5 years of extended support | mainstream support retires 2009, plus 5 years of extended support | 5 years of mainstream support plus 5 years of extended support |
| Licensing | Available through OEMs and MS distributors | Available through OEMs and MS distributors | Available through OEMs and retail channels | Available through OEMs and retail channels |
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