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MS Judge to Allow Demonstration of Modular Windows

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the but-that's-impossible dept.

robkill writes: "U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, over the vigorous objections of Microsoft, will allow the nine dissenting states to demonstrate a modular version of Windows. The software is based on Windows XP Embedded, and was built by computer consultant James Bach. Details can be found here [zdnet.com]"

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  1. Windows XP Embedded modularity claim on MS site by Seth+Finkelstein · · Score: 4, Interesting
    Take a look at the Product Overview for Windows XP Embedded
    (emphasis added)
    Windows XP Embedded is the componentized version of the leading desktop operating system, enabling rapid development of the most reliable and full-featured connected devices. Based on the same binaries as Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Embedded enables embedded developers to individually select only the rich features they need for customized, reduced-footprint embedded devices.

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  2. Re:I don't get ... by jon_eaves · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Erm, the point is that Microsoft have been whining about how you can't make a modular version of Windows.

    The states have countered with "but you have this Windows XP Embedded Thingy which claims to be modular"

    It's not that the states want Microsoft to ship XP Embedded on a PC, it's that they want to prove that a modular version of Windows is possible.

    Microsoft has conveniently already developed something to make their case for them, which is why they've been fighting vigorously to keep it out of the court.

    In legal terms, it's called "hoisted on your own petard". IANAL.

    Enjoy,
    -- jon