Windows Embedded Standard 8 Release Preview now available, general availability in March 2013

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Microsoft has made available Windows Embedded 8 Standard Release Preview for eager testers and general availability is scheduled for March of 2013. For those that don’t know, Windows Embedded 8 Standard is a flexible and modular version of Windows 8 that offers enterprise users the freedom to choose which parts of the operating system they want to use and what devices to lock down.

“Windows Embedded 8 is the family of device operating systems, including Windows Embedded 8 Standard, Windows Embedded 8 Pro and Windows Embedded 8 Industry. Each version has a distinct feature set that includes the building blocks for an intelligent system across hardware, software and services — namely, the ability to manage devices and identities, the presence of connected devices, the availability of rich, touch-enabled experiences, having devices that are secure, and the ability to analyze data,” Microsoft explained in an official blog post. As of right now, Windows Embedded 8 Standard and Windows Embedded 8 Pro are both scheduled for general availability in March of 2013, while Microsoft has yet to reveal the launch dates for Windows Embedded 8 Industry, Windows Embedded 8 Handheld, or Windows Embedded 8 Automotive. Hit the source link below for more details or check out the download link below to grab Windows Embedded Standard 8 Release Preview.

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Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.