Windows CE Vs. Windows XP Embedded
According to Microsoft, Windows CE is a preferable choice to Windows XP Embedded in situations where demanding wireless and multimedia requirements need to be met. The following are the primary considerations for “choosing the right version”:
- CPU architecture: Windows CE supports an extensive array of architectures, including x86, whereas Windows XP Embedded only supports the x86 architecture.
- Real-time applications: Windows CE is a real-time operating system, while Windows XP Embedded is not by default.
- Existing Win32 applications: Windows CE cannot use Win32 binaries, libraries, and drivers without modification.
- Memory footprint: The minimum footprint of Windows CE is 350 kilobytes. The minimum footprint of Windows XP Embedded is 8 megabytes, making it over 23 times larger.
Also consider that Windows CE licensing starts at $3 or €1.25 per device for the Core SKU, while XP Embedded is $90 or €59 per unit shipped.
Read more about this topic: Windows CE 5.0
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