Windows 7 based windows embedded software available for downloading

Microsoft has released latest windows embedded software named "Windows Embedded Standard 2011" (earlier called Quebec). This is Window 7 based embedded software for use non-pc type embedded devices. It can be downloaded from http://connect.microsoft.com/windowsembedded.

"To meet the demand for improved user experiences and connectivity among today's rapidly growing categories of specialized devices, Microsoft has strategically planned the release of Windows 7-based technologies to OEMs in the embedded marketplace," said Kevin Dallas, general manager of the Windows Embedded Business at Microsoft. "The availability of the Windows Embedded Standard 2011 CTP empowers our worldwide ecosystem of OEMs, partners and developers to take advantage of the next-generation platform's enhanced Windows 7-based features and provide feedback prior to its general release to manufacturing. We encourage the embedded community to take full advantage of the CTP's availability and join in our excitement as we look ahead to the future availability of Windows Embedded platforms incorporating Windows 7 technologies."

Windows Embedded Standard 2011 offers windows 7 features in separate components allowing embedded system developers to pick the required components