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	From time to time, we publish articles on different embedded subjects. All articles are in PDF format so you will need the Adobe® Reader® to view the articles. Please come back often for the latest releases and updated material.
	Windows® Embedded Standard 7 Pre-Adding TrueType Fonts to WES7 Image - May 2011 - NEW! By Sean Liming - Discusses how to add custom fonts to a WES7 image using ICE.
	Windows 7 Goes Embedded - RTC Magazine January 2011 - NEW! By John R. Malin and Sean Liming - Reprinted article from the January 2011 edition of RTC Magazine
	Introduction to Windows Embedded Standard 7 - May 2010 By Sean Liming - A look at the new embedded OS Installing FireFox Browser on WES7 - April 2010 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - Article looks at how to add FireFox Browser via Image Configuration Editor (ICE) Installing Java on WES7 - April 2010 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - Article looks at how to add Java via Image Configuration Editor (ICE)
	Windows® XP Embedded / Windows® Embedded Standard 2009 Intel Video Driver Solution for XP Embedded \ WES2009 Running on Intel® Atom™ Platforms - June 2011 - NEW! By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - See how the Intel® Embedded Graphics Driver (IEGD) and the Intel® Embedded Media and Graphics Driver (EMGD) makes Intel® video driver support easy for WES 2009. XPE STOP 0x0000007B Error (V2) - Include AHCI Stop 0A Error - V2 November 2009 By Sean Liming - STOP 7B is one of the most common errors when trying to boot XPe for the first time. The application note discusses the issues and possible solutions to this error. Image Management with Windows® XP Embedded Image Difference Engine - September 2008 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - Creating update patches for systems in the field Creating a Hot Spot using Windows XPe - October 2007 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - Here is a creative solution to turning a system like eBox III into a make shift access wireless access point. XP Embedded on Vista Notes - July 2007 By Sean Liming - Some notes on installing, setup, and running Windows® XP Embedded tools on Windows® Vista. FBWF API .NET 2.0 Solution - June 2007 By Sean Liming - A solution to make FBWF API calls froma .NET application. - Visual Studio 2005 project code. What's New in Feature Pack 2007 for XP Embedded - November 2006 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - Here is a look at many of the new features and updates that are part of Feature Pack 2007. First Look at the File Based Write Filter - November 2006 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - The File Based Write Filter (FBWF) provides the same protective filtering as EWF, but allows you to set certain files or folders as write-through zone so data can be written directly to the disk. Taking Control of the File Based Write Filter with the FBWF API Set - November 2006 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - Like the EWF API set, the FBWF API set allows you to control the state of FBWF from within your own application. - Visual Studio 2005 project code. Booting XP Embedded from USB Flash - November 2006 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - One of the most requested and anticipated feature is the ability to boot Windows XPe from USB 2.0 flash disk. "Warning 1006: Invalid registry data fixup" Solution - March 2006 By Sean Liming - Importing .REG files is a key feature of XPe. Sometimes the import doesn't catch registry resources that have values, but no value name. This article looks at the cause and solution. The Business Value of XP Embedded's Embedded Enabling Features (EEFs) - March 2006 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - This article focuses on the business value of EEF for those decision makers looking at the differences between XPe and XP pro. Coming Together: Best Practices for XPe in the Corporate Network - March 2006 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - With technology always changing, IT departments struggle with newer products coming to market. XPe provides OEM makers the flexibility to create devices with custom features and interfaces. Some times the goals of the OEM don't line up with the needs of the corporate IT departments. Architecting the image is import so the image can be managed in the field. This paper looks at the best practices for developing an image that IT departments can support. Configuring XP Embedded ThinClients - April 2005 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - Thin Client solutions provide low cost and low maintenance computing solution for large organizations. Every company is different, and IT departments want to customize the installation to fit their applications and security policies. This application note provides the getting started tips to customizing a XP Embedded Thin Client. Dual-Booting Tips for XP Embedded - February 2005 By Sean Liming - Dual-booting is one of the most popular target methods when getting familiar with Windows XP Embedded. The application note discusses some of the tricks to solve configuration settings for the ARC path and drive letters. SLD Import Error TIP - February 2005 By Sean Liming - SLD fails to import because a repository folder could not be deleted.
	.NET Micro Framework Embedded Development Kit (EDK) Step-By-Step Guide - September 2010 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - A Basic Step-by-Step Guide for .NET Micro Framework Application Development on the iPac-9302. Available in the EDK/EDKPlus. There 20+ different exercises that cover basic application development, GPIO & Interrupt basics, SPI usage, thread processing, emulators, managed code libraries, ADC, PWM, Ethernet, and much more. The EDK Guide is part of the EDK and EDKplus. More Serial Ports! SPI-to-Serial for.NET Micro Framework V2.2 - August 2010 By John R. Malin and Sean Liming - A solution to add more RS-232 serial ports using the SPI bus on the iPac-9302. Source code for applications can be downloaded here. Robot Demo Featuring the EDKPlus with .NET Micro Framework 4.0 and the Traxster II - May 2010 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - Builds on the previous Traxster project using the Traxster II. To demonstrate the Traxster II construction, additions were made including 2-line LCD display for debug and general output and a ambient temperature sensor. Source code can be downloaded here: TraxsterPlus2 COM Port Changes in .NET Micro Framework 4.0 - April 2010 By John R. Malin - This white paper discusses the differences that were made to the COM port’s Classes in the .NET Micro Framework 4.0 release. Implementing a Lock Application with the EDK - November 2008 By John R. Malin and Sean Liming - The article shows a security lock application example which builds on the basic I/O found in the EDK. - Source code can be found here. Building a Robotics Platform using the EDKPlus and the RobitcsConnections.com’s Traxster - March 2008 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - Demonstrates how to use EDKplus with the Traxster to build a simple robot. A Couple of Gadgets for Windows® SideShow™, Using VB.NET - January 2008 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - Looks at how to create SideShow Gadgets using VB.NET - Source Code can be found here. Example of How to Convert a TrueType Font to TinyFont for use with the Microsoft .NET Micro Framework - January 2008 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - Application note covers the steps to convert a TrueType Font to the Tiny Font format. Notes on Application Development Tools for Microsoft® .NET Micro Framework and Windows® SideShow™ - January 2008 By Sean Liming and John R. Malin - Explains the different tools available for developing .NET Micro Framework applications and gadgets for Windows SideShow.
	Windows® CE Windows CE File Access Errors TIP - January 2006 By John R. Malin - Sometimes Platform Builder will changes the file access rights to a workspace. This paper identifies the problem, and then provides a work around to reclaim rights to the workspace. Windows CE BSP Cloning Tips - October 2005 By John R. Malin - Discusses the proper techniques for cloning a Windows CE BSP, and the article also discusses the trouble spots when using the BSP Wizard. Avoiding Platform Builder Workspaces Corruption - October 2005 By John R. Malin - Shows the problem and the solution to a file directory corruption issue caused by the New Platform Wizard. Sources File Corruption in Platform Builder Tip - October 2005 By John R. Malin - Sometimes changing settings will corrupt the sources files in Platform Builder workspace. This tip shows you what to watch out for and how to correct the sources file corruption issue.