User`s manual

42 Getting Started
only select the required Windows XP components and
functions, then organize them to construct a XP Embedded
OS. As a result of this architectural modularization, system
integrators can readily reduce the storage space requirements
of XP Embedded. The only factor determining storage space
requirements is the number of function modules needed.
Because XP Embedded is completely compatible with
Windows XP, developers can compile controller software in the
Windows XP environment, and transfer the code to Embedded
XP for immediate use. System developers do not need to learn
any new tools to use XP Embedded. Their skills in Windows
XP can be directly transferred to XP Embedded, thus lowering
software development costs. Another advantage is the cost of
licensing Embedded XP is much lower than that of Windows
XP.
Currently ADLINK provides the standard XP Embedded OS
image for GEME (customers must pre-purchase an XP
Embedded license from ADLINK). The standard XP Embedded
OS image provided by ADLINK is approximately 200MB for the
English version, and 400MB for the Chinese version. For this
OS configuration, a compact flash card is the best storage
device for GEME. The major functions inside the standard XP
Embedded OS image are as follows:
X XP Embedded OS Kernel
X Drivers for GEME H/W and peripheral cards
X TCP/IP Networking
X TCP/IP with file sharing and client for Microsoft network
X Internet Explorer
X File Manager
X Language Support
The standard XP Embedded OS image can meet most
application needs. If the customer has specific function
requirements for XP Embedded, please contact ADLINK’s field
application engineers (FAE) for further information.