Microsoft WinCE.NET hijacks LinuxWorld show
ZDNet | at | by Mike
The Windows giant has never ignored the Linux show, often sending executives along to scope out the terrain and pitch Microsoft's point of view. Last week, however, Microsoft finalized its plans for establishing a small presence in the "Rookery" area of the conference, which showcases first-time exhibitors. On display will be Microsoft's embedded offerings, including Windows CE .Net and Windows XP Embedded; the former is aimed at handheld devices, and the latter is a modular form of Windows XP that can be customised for everything from cash registers to Internet fridges.
"Microsoft will be... discussing many offerings for the developer community with the goal of educating developers who may not be familiar with our products, and engaging in interesting dialogue about Windows Embedded and its comparisons to Linux offerings," the company said in a statement provided to journalists.