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* Does not include the NULL.SYS software device (used by [[Cygwin]] to implement [[/dev/null]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cygwin.com/ml/cygwin/2007-03/msg00358.html|title=1.5.24 : "bash: /dev/null: No such file or directory" (Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs)|work=cygwin mailing list archives|accessdate=2007-03-18|date=2007-03-12}}</ref> |
* Does not include the NULL.SYS software device (used by [[Cygwin]] to implement [[/dev/null]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cygwin.com/ml/cygwin/2007-03/msg00358.html|title=1.5.24 : "bash: /dev/null: No such file or directory" (Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs)|work=cygwin mailing list archives|accessdate=2007-03-18|date=2007-03-12}}</ref> |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
Revision as of 03:10, 10 June 2007
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Developer | Microsoft |
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Source model | Shared source |
Released to manufacturing | July 8, 2006 |
Latest release | RTM / July 8, 2006 |
Kernel type | Hybrid kernel |
License | Microsoft EULA |
Official website | Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs |
Support status | |
Current |
Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs ("WinFLP") is an operating system from Microsoft, based on Windows XP, but optimized for older, less powerful hardware. It was released on July 8, 2006.
Description
Microsoft positions WinFLP as an operating system that will provide basic computing services on older hardware, while still providing core management features of more recent Windows releases, such as Windows Firewall, Group Policy, Automatic Updates, and other management services. Microsoft does not consider it a general-purpose OS.[1]
WinFLP is a Windows XP derivative specifically optimized for legacy PCs.[2] It supports running applications locally, as well as those hosted on a remote server using Remote Desktop. It can be installed on a local hard drive, or configured as a diskless workstation.
WinFLP will not be made available through retail or OEM channels. Microsoft sees WinFLP as an inexpensive upgrade option for corporations that have a number of Windows 9x computers, but lack the hardware necessary to support the latest Windows. It is exclusively available to Software Assurance customers. WinFLP does not include Games, Outlook Express and some System Tools, even with a full install (1.1 GB)[3].
WinFLP was originally announced with codenames "Eiger" and "Mönch" in mid-2005. Just like previous Microsoft Windows codenames, these are names of mountains. The Whistler and Blackcomb peaks are in British Columbia; Eiger and Mönch are in Switzerland.
Second Release
Microsoft will be updating WinFLP to the Windows NT 6.1 kernel with a second release in late 2008/early 2009.
Minimum system requirements
- Pentium class processor 233 MHz (300 MHz recommended)
- 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
- 500 MB HDD (1 GB recommended)
- 800x600 or higher display resolution
- 10 Mbit/s Network card
Key features
- Consumes by default less RAM than full Windows XP Pro
- Supports most XP applications
- Supports basic networking features
- Supports most XP drivers
- Updates older machines to modern security specs
- Supports DirectX (Installed with Media Support / Direct-X upon OS installation)
- Supports extended peripherals such as mouse, keyboard
Issues and limitations
- Dial-up networking and terminal based connections are not supported
- May have compatibility issues with some programs
- May have problems with old drivers
- Installation requires full disk format
- Does not include the Joystick calibration control panel (JOY.CPL)
- Does not include the NULL.SYS software device (used by Cygwin to implement /dev/null)[4]
- Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs is not recommended to non-English users, since they must install MUI(Multilingual User Interface) pack, which can cause some errors while operating.
Notes
- ^ "Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs". 2006-07-17. Retrieved 2007-02-26.
Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs is not a general-purpose operating system
- ^ "Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs". 2006-07-17. Retrieved 2007-02-26.
based on Microsoft Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2
- ^ "Microsoft Windows XP Fundamentals for Legacy PCs Screenshots". 2007-04-13. Retrieved 2007-04-13.
Installing all optional components requires 1151 MB of disk space
- ^ "1.5.24 : "bash: /dev/null: No such file or directory" (Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs)". cygwin mailing list archives. 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2007-03-18.
External links
- Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs Home Page - Information from Microsoft on this release
- Terminal Server Progress and Commitment - PDF presentation; WinFLP is described at the end
- Exclusive: Microsoft Windows XP Codenames: "Eiger" and "Mönch" - partial specs on Eiger and Mōnch.
- Test of Microsoft's Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs at Bink.nu
- Screenshot gallery at Bink.nu
- Microsoft Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs marketing material