McDonalds to Embed Windows XP

Iria · Dec 7, 2005, 09:19 PM

McDonalds and Microsoft on Wednesday announced a deal to utilize Windows XP Embedded across the fast foot giant's stores. Microsoft's componentized version of Windows will take orders and enable Mickey D's to accept new forms of payment such as gift cards, and train employees faster.

Windows XP Embedded has already been deployed across "several thousand" stores in Europe and Asia. Now, McDonalds will roll out the platform worldwide. Microsoft lauded the partnership for bringing an "open technology platform" to the restaurant chain and ensuring "the next generation of customer service innovations."
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Source: BetaNews

Vikingod · Dec 7, 2005, 09:20 PM

Oh great, something else to confuse the top notch staff...
now I'll NEVER get my big mac!

Dec 7, 2005, 09:19 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	McDonalds to Embed Windows XP McDonalds and Microsoft on Wednesday announced a deal to utilize Windows XP Embedded across the fast foot giant's stores. Microsoft's componentized version of Windows will take orders and enable Mickey D's to accept new forms of payment such as gift cards, and train employees faster. Windows XP Embedded has already been deployed across "several thousand" stores in Europe and Asia. Now, McDonalds will roll out the platform worldwide. Microsoft lauded the partnership for bringing an "open technology platform" to the restaurant chain and ensuring "the next generation of customer service innovations." ____________ Source: BetaNews

Dec 7, 2005, 09:20 PM	#2
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Oh great, something else to confuse the top notch staff... now I'll NEVER get my big mac!