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Old 15th May 2014, 22:32   #60
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Originally Posted by Supervinnie40 View Post
Not sure if Microsoft considers Windows Embedded to be the same as XP. It's the same framework but with many alterations. I've been told that they will continue to support server-OS that are based on XP.
Since they already have a Windows POSready based on Win7, I hope the upgrade can be a solution.
Not all POS uses embedded. Some systems use XP Pro. I agree 7 woukld be the sensible upgrade path; but I'm sure a lot of smaller businesses will regard it as yet another unnecessary expense and not bother, or change to a free or SAAS option on Android tablet or iPad.
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