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Point of Sale Software, POS Management Software, POS Accounting Software, POS Inventory Software, POS System Software Solutions

Windows 7 to be embedded on a range of devices

Microsoft has confirmed it is ready to take its Windows 7 operating system away from PCs and notebooks so it can be used on HDTVs, set-top boxes, and other consumer gadgets.

The Redmond-based company’s Windows Embedded Standard 7 is designed to run on products using an x86 processors, excluding PCs, smartphones and tablet computers. Ideally, the Windows Embedded Standard 7 could be used by HDTVs, set-top boxes, digital signs, and retail Point of Sale (PoS) systems.

Microsoft says its Windows Embedded Standard 7 is a version of Windows 7 that is capable of supporting regular Windows 7 features available in a much smaller form factor.

Windows Embedded first launched last September, and became popular because it has built-in connectivity to PCs and servers running Windows.

PC manufacturers are interested in offering software to HDTV viewers, as set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, and video game consoles add streaming services, widgets, internet apps and other new features. Microsoft must prepare to battle the Google Android open source OS in the living room, with at least one European company working on an Android-powered HDTV.

Intel, Gigabyte, Yahoo, and other companies also have streaming products for HDTVs.

Microsoft faces increasing competition in its key business units, so its constant evolution is the proper long-term plan as the alternatives expand further. For example, Microsoft has a strong working relationship with car maker Ford, which has put its Synch automotive software in newer generations of Ford vehicles.

I’m still unsure if Windows 7 Media Center being implemented on embedded devices is the game changer Microsoft hopes for — there are too many competitors in the market, although Microsoft is doing a great job with its Xbox 360 game console. The company will be able to use both its hardware and software to help keep it relevant in the growing streaming device and embedded device markets.

Could this mean that we’ll see a Blu-ray player running Windows in the future? It’s definitely possible.

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International Point of Sale: Getting you paid

For the past seven years, Ed Levin has owned a point of sale software and hardware business, International Point of Sale, at 555 Cedar Lane. He provides all point of sale systems for mom and pop small businesses, markets and restaurants at affordable prices.

"Our prices are a lot lower than other companies and we take good care of our customers," Levin says.

He sells everything business owners need to process purchases, such as cash registers, computers, touch screen monitors, cash drawers, receipt printers, credit card readers and cash register express software.

Prices for software set-up and installation are between $2,000 - $3,000 per register.

The software he sells is meant for small supermarkets, like "quick-marts," liquor stores, convenience stores and fine dining/counter service restaurants.

Levin’s business is worldwide and though 99 percent of his customers find him on his Web site, www.internationalpointof sale.com, he also supplies software and products to local businesses, like Fish of the C’s and Smokey Joe’s Kosher BBQ.

"It’s important to me to have a local customer base."

Levin recently created his own desktop point of sale software, Corner Store POS, so he can now sell his software and continue to distribute others. He also created mobile software called Handy Register, which works on mobile computers.

"All of the software sold here is easy to set up, none of it is meant for computer geeks, it’s all meant for store owners," Levin says.

For locals who wish to visit his showroom, hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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