HP t5500 Embedded Operating Systems Selection Guide - Page 4

Windows XPe Operating System Strengths Weaknesses Multimedia capable Remote management Microsoft Internet Explorer Image is locked down Windows Firewall support .NET Messenger Support for Symantec Embedded Security (formerly known as Sygate Security Agent) Windows CE operating system Windows CE is a real-time operating system specifically designed by Microsoft for the embedded device marketplace. This operating system features a real-time kernel, networking, multimedia, and Internet browsing using a custom user interface. Since the operating system was designed to be embedded, the kernel will fit in a smaller footprint than the XPe operating system. The following table lists strengths and weaknesses of the Windows CE operating system: Windows CE Operating System Strengths Weaknesses Kiosk mode - locked down Small memory requirement Multimedia capable Remote management Import/exporting registry settings Microsoft Internet Explorer Connection administrator application Limited peripheral device support Limited printer support Limited Win32-based applications support Web sites mis-identify Internet Explorer as mobile Internet Explorer 4