Posted on Wednesday, June 02 2010 @ 20:02 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
The Tech Report
writes Microsoft is pushing its Windows Embedded Compact 7 operating system for tablets.
Microsoft has posted some details about this Windows CE successor online, and it looks like an interesting option for budget tablets. The site promises a "rich desktop viewing experience," perhaps suggesting some form of Remote Desktop Connection may be included. Flash 10.1 is also supported, as is MPEG4 and HD video playback.
The user interface appears to be based on Silverlight for Windows Embedded. Multi-touch input is on the menu, complete with custom gestures. However, it doesn't look like standard Windows applications will run on the OS. Instead, Microsoft touts tight integration with Visual Studio, .NET, and Expression Blend.
