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Microsoft releases early version of Windows 7-based Windows Embedded Standard 2011 September 01, 2009 [mobile PCs (Tablet PC, mini-PC, ...)] | By Edward J. R. Windows CE-based operating systems of Microsoft like Windows Mobile 6.1, 6.5 and Windows Mobile 7, will probably be replaced in future, due to the increase in mobile hardware power, by Windows 7 in embedded form, that Microsoft calls "Windows Embedded Standard 2011". Interestingly Windows Embedded Standard 2011 supports multi-touch: Windows Embedded Standard 2011 capabilities and features include these: [...] Rich, immersive user experiences with support for 64-bit CPUs, Windows Aero user interface, Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Touch (multigesture touch interfaces and context-aware applications) and Windows Flip 3D navigation To learn more, visit related story about Windows Embedded Standard 2011 from Microsoft. Commentary: apart from the future considerations, it is reasonable to assume that Microsoft will standardize on multitouch features across all platforms of Microsoft with pre-installed multitouch support: Microsoft Surface (OS for tables), Windows 7 (OS for desktops, notebooks, netbooks and tablets) and Windows Mobile (OS for mobile phones). That's why we are pleased to learn about "Windows Touch" term and hope that Apple has not patented the famous 2-finger "pinch" gesture...  Post your comment (free registration is required to post, but if you register you can edit your posts later) [ 2 Comments ]
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