Hello,

I thought I’d pass news of this free event on to you all in case it is relevant to your research/teaching programs.

Microsoft invites you to attend our exclusive onsite event focusing around the availability of Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems (Windows® XP Pro FES) through until 2016.

Did you know...
Windows^® XP Pro (FES) – Available Until 2016?

Date and Location:
          Tuesday 21st October 2008
          Microsoft UK Offices, Thames Valley Park, Reading

Event Overview:
IT Professionals will learn about the key differences between Windows® XP Professional and Windows® XP Pro FES, including an overview on the product’s technical features, and it’s availability through the OEM Embedded Devices (OED) channel until 2016.  Attendees will have the opportunity to network with Microsoft Windows Embedded UK Authorised Distributors and have any questions answered directly by Microsoft.  

Who Should Attend:
All technical professionals who are developing OS platforms for devices such as kiosks, ATM Systems, POS devices, industrial automation, complex medical devices or any other device used in a dedicated fixed function application and are looking for a solution for their next project.  

Windows® XP Professional for Embedded Systems:
Microsoft Windows® XP Pro FES is technically identical to the standard version of Windows XP Professional used for general purpose computing devices, however with different licensing terms that are suitable for fixed function devices such as kiosks, ATM Systems, POS devices, industrial automation and complex medical devices.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems is a mature, stable product with excellent standards-based security, manageability, and reliability, excellent plug and play capabilities, easy-to-use user interface, and innovative support services. Windows® XP Pro FES is suitable for embedded devices that have a need for Windows XP Professional application compatibility.  For more information please ‘click here’.

Special HTC TOUCH PHONE Draw:
Registration for this event enters you in our special draw for an HTC TOUCH PHONE P3450 at the end of event.  Register today for your chance to win.  You must attend the event to win.

Have a lovely Bank Holiday,

Allison