A thorough examination of the tools and interface that form the basis for Windows XP Embedded, this book enables embedded developers to select only the features they need for customized, reduced-footprint embedded devices. Provided is a step-by-step explanation of the main tools, Target Designer, Component Designer, and Component Database Manager, as well as other utilities. Also included are step-by-step instructions for installing XP Embedded, completing exercises on development systems, downloading the results to target computers, and running the OS on target systems. Designed to incorporate the common uses of XP Embedded, this guide enables developers to achieve rapid development of reliable and full-featured connected devices.
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James Beau Cseri has extensive experience in embedded Microsoft operating systems. Over the course of the last several years he has taught dozens of engineers how to develop with Windows CE 3.0, Windows NT Embedded 4.0, and Windows XP Embedded. Currently an independent consultant, Mr. Cseri was an embedded engineer and class instructor for Annasoft Systems and A7 Engineering. Mr. Cseri received his B.S. in Computer Engineering from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Kerry Ottoson,
This review is from: Windows XP Embedded Step by Step (Paperback)
I was very disappointed with the contents of this book. The information presented here can all be found in the readme files on the Embedded XP CD, in the development tool's help files, or on the microsoft website http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded.
If you are looking for details about some of the 10,000 components in the XP Embedded component database, this book does not have anything. If you want all the installation and tool operation information in one place, this book is for you. If you want more in depth information about what the XP embedded components do, save your money.
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Very through and well written for beginners but,
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This review is from: Windows XP Embedded Step by Step (Paperback)
This is by far one of the most clearly written and explanatory books that you can find on Widows XPE in the tech sector. It is also unfortunately like the ONLY book find on Widows XPE in the tech sector. And although this book does a grand job getting you past the beginning stages of building your own XPE, it is only good for getting you started. Granted this is not a problem with the book, but more a problem with the availability of information on XPE. Which is to say, there is close to none. For instance I have found no expert material on how to convert a third party device driver in an InstallShield package into your own driver component. nVIDIA's Detonator drivers are a good example of this. It is not as simple as importing an .inf file (which is the answer this book will give you), because there are many errors that show up. Making third party device drivers into components is something that should be made very expertly clear as I'm sure anyone working with XPE will have a need to do it on almost any new build.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Godd for beginner but not enough to do stuff,
By kevin (Reno, NV United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Windows XP Embedded Step by Step (Paperback)
This book falls somewhere between "The most USELESS book..." and a book that is not detailed enough to really use. For beginners yes, its probably a good start, although XPe is not for beginners, it for serious programmers that need to crowbar XP into small things. I ordered this book and "Windows XP Advanced" by Sean D. Liming, and found that "Windows XP Advanced" was all that is needed.
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enhanced write filter, embedded enabling features, database server location, component help file, headless system, headless operation, target hard disk, disk overlay, dependency check, shortcut resource, component database server, component browser, dependency errors, protected volume, runtime image, component designer, overlay levels, configuration editor, standalone installation, registry resource, default reply, disk signature, repository set, explorer shell, details pane Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Target Designer, Component Database Manager, Target Analyzer, Windows Embedded Studio, Hello World, Embedded Client, Windows Embedded Images, All Programs, First Boot Agent, Help Figure, Runtime Library, Visual Basic, Filter Manager, Tools Setup, Message Box Interception, Add Group Membership, Build Target Image, Program Files, Remote Desktop Connection, System Services, Task Manager, Windows Shell, Windows Media Player, Optimal Performance, Remote Recover New!
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enhanced write filter, embedded enabling features, database server location, component help file, headless system, headless operation, target hard disk, disk overlay, dependency check, shortcut resource, component database server, component browser, dependency errors, protected volume, runtime image, component designer, overlay levels, configuration editor, standalone installation, registry resource, default reply, disk signature, repository set, explorer shell, details pane Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Target Designer, Component Database Manager, Target Analyzer, Windows Embedded Studio, Hello World, Embedded Client, Windows Embedded Images, All Programs, First Boot Agent, Help Figure, Runtime Library, Visual Basic, Filter Manager, Tools Setup, Message Box Interception, Add Group Membership, Build Target Image, Program Files, Remote Desktop Connection, System Services, Task Manager, Windows Shell, Windows Media Player, Optimal Performance, Remote Recover New!
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