What is Windows Embedded for Point of Service?
In October 2004, Microsoft announced the development of a standard, retail-optimized operating system platform designed for retail point-of-service systems—Windows Embedded for Point of Service. Based on the technologies available in Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 2, Windows Embedded for Point of Service enables the Microsoft Smarter Retail Initiative and is an easy-to-use point-of-service platform optimized for the retail industry.