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Windows Embedded 8
Windows Embedded 8 showing "Hotel Systems" panel, metro-style app
DeveloperMicrosoft
OS familyWindows Embedded
Source modelShared source (full source code of kernel included)
Kernel typeHybrid kernel
LicenseCommercial proprietary software
Preceded byWindows Embedded 7
Official websitewww.microsoft.com/windowsembedded

Windows Embedded 8 is an operating system for embedded systems from Windows Embedded family of operating systems. It is a componentized version of Windows RT with additional technologies that adapt Windows for use in and on specialized devices.

Editions

  • Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro: This is the ideal edition to build ATMs and devices for the healthcare and manufacturing industries, creating a new class of industry-specific device with a sleek, powerful, modern OS.
  • Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro (Retail): This edition provides specialized embedded functionality to get the most out of retail devices like POS terminals, kiosks, scanners and more.
  • Windows Embedded 8 Industry Enterprise: Available through volume licensing channel in July, the Enterprise edition provides embedded-specific features designed to integrate seamlessly with Windows 8 Enterprise.

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