This paper provides guidelines for OEMs, ODMs, ISVs, and IHVs who want to design and deploy PCs installed with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004. Information is provided on the Media Center features and benefits for customers, as well as instructions for how OEMs can complete a formal evaluation of the software. Also included are best practices for how to design, develop, test, and deploy hardware that is optimized for key Media Center features and benefits.
This information applies for the following operating system:
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004
Included in this white paper:
| • | Evaluate Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Software |
| • | Design and Develop a Media Center PC |
| • | Test the Media Center PC |
| • | Deploy the Media Center PC |
| • | Appendix A: Additional Partner Resources |
| • | Appendix B: SLP Signup Form for Windows XP Media Center Edition |