Comparison of Microsoft operating systems for point of service devices
Updated: November 10, 2005
The purpose of this white paper is to help retailers determine the best Microsoft operating system to use for their point of service devices. Microsoft has a broad collection of operating systems that can be used for point of service (POS) devices typically deployed in retail organizations. These POS devices include point of sale terminals, information kiosks, self-checkout systems, price checking terminals, fuel pumps, and ATMs.
The white paper includes a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) that can assist retailers in making a decision about what operating system is most appropriate for their POS devices. Following the FAQ section, there is a features and components table associated with each of the following Microsoft operating systems: Windows XP Professional, Windows Embedded for Point of Service, Windows XP Embedded, and Windows CE 5.0.
