In a somewhat quiet move, Microsoft has made available the RTM (release to manufacturer) build of Windows Embedded Compact 7, whatsome are callingits “‘other’ tablet operating system.”
The RTM build can be downloadedhere, and will last for a 180 day trial period. Embedded Compact 7 is a version of Windows 7 that can be embedded at the hardware level. The OS supports multi-touch, allowing for touch controls similar to what has become common and known on the iOS platform.
The following list contains the feature set of Windows Embedded Compact 7:
The browser will support both Flash and Silverlight. According to ZDnet, the OS was supposed to RTM before the end of 2010, a deadline that was not met. According to Microsoft material on the matter, Windows Embedded Compact 7 is designed for “Mobile and Smaller footprint, fully-customizable single-function embedded devices.”
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Alex Wilhelm is a San Francisco-based writer. You can find Alex on Twitter, and on Facebook. You can reach Alex via email at alex@thenextweb(show all)Alex Wilhelm is a San Francisco-based writer. You can find Alex onTwitter,and onFacebook.You can reach Alex via email atalex@thenextweb.com
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