Microsoft Advances Next-Generation Operating System Embedded

According to Microsoft, the next generation version of Windows Embedded, "Quebec," will be based on the Windows 7 architecture and will be applied in embedded electronic products ranging from TV set-top boxes to automotive electronics and kitchen appliances. It will support Microsoft's latest technologies, including Silverlight 2 and Windows Presentation Foundation, and will be compatible with Visual Studio 2010.

Additionally, Quebec, like Windows 7, will adopt Microsoft's BitLocker disk encryption technology and support 64-bit computing technology.

On Tuesday local time, Kevin Dallas, General Manager of Microsoft's Windows Embedded division, stated in a press release at the Embedded Systems Conference in Boston: "Quebec will enhance device manufacturers' ability to provide diversified products by elevating user experience to a new level."

This week, Microsoft gave developers a sneak peek at Windows 7 during the Professional Developers Conference. The Windows 7 operating system will add a new taskbar and streamlined interface, making it easier for users to access frequently used programs. A new feature called Device Stage has also been added to improve compatibility between the host and commonly used peripheral devices such as printers, phones, and digital cameras. Moreover, Microsoft claims that applications compatible with Windows Vista will also apply to Windows 7 because they share the same architecture.

[Ji Shi Net]