As a result, Windows XP is the first consumer edition of Windows not based on the Windows 95 kernel and MS-DOS. However, in January 2000, both projects were scrapped in favor of a single OS codenamed "Whistler", which would serve as a single platform for both consumer and business markets. An updated version of Windows 2000 was also initially planned for the business market.
It was released to manufacturing on August 24, 2001, and later to retail on October 25, 2001.ĭevelopment of Windows XP began in the late 1990s under the codename " Neptune", built on the Windows NT kernel explicitly intended for mainstream consumer use.
It is the direct successor to Windows 2000 for professional users and Windows Me for home users. Windows XP is a major release of Microsoft's Windows NT operating system. All editions except Windows XP Embedded, Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Embedded for Point of Service, Windows Embedded Standard 2009 and Windows Embedded POSReady 2009:.Already have an account? Sign In.īy clicking "Create Account", you confirm that you accept our terms of service and have read and understand privacy policy. Please confirm the information below before signing in.
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In the second Microsoft announcement, Windows Embedded for Point of Service, a new standardized software platform for POS terminals, which will be based on Windows XP Embedded with SP2, will be released during the first half of 2005. To fulfill the Microsft promise of making tembedded technologies available withing 90 days of the client release, Windows XP Embedded SP2 will ship in the second half of 2004.
It will also support VenturCom's RTX and Ready-On capabilities.ĭevelopers can download Windows XP Embedded with SP2 Technology Preview from the Windows Embedded Web site.
The service pack will also include Bluetooth networking support and a new quick-boot feature, a hibernation mode designed reduce device startup and shutdown times. Microsoft says that the service pack will foster developer innovation by enabling them to create applications and services for devices that can take advantage of DirectX 9.
Microsoft Systems Management Server enables companies to remotely update applications from a centralized location. SUS will enable automatic scanning and deployment of Microsoft-issued security updates on Windows XP Embedded-based devices. Software Update Services (SUS) support is designed to increase customers' ability to integrate devices across networks, with the goal of lowering maintenance costs and simplifying configuration. The service pack enables devices to communicate via several communications technologies, such as Remote Desktop Protocol v5.2. Since the operating system is componentized, developers will have greater control over how it communicates over a network, said Starkweather. have contributed to antivirus and intrusion prevention. The redesigned firewall will help safeguard devices by giving users and administrators more control over inbound connections. Windows Firewall is activated by default in the new version. “Security is our number one priority,” said Starkweather. Like the desktop version, SP2 embedded has enhanced security features and added stronger default security settings.