Net Framework on XPe

[Alberino Fattibello]

Dear sirs,
I have to build a program for supervision of a small plant. Basically the sw
is very simple, acquire data via serial port, and display some trends.
My intention is to build this program in c# using dot net 1.1 or 2.0

Concerning the hardware, my boss like the idea to install the program in a
thin client hardware (cheap than a computer, more reliable, no hd, no fan,
etc.) instead of a standard pc.
I have tested some thin clients (hp5700 for example), but no one comes with
dot net installed. I have tried to install it, but 256 mb of flash is not
enough to run the installer (even if /T is used).
Also i want to stick with a 'standard' hw solution, since I have very little
knowledge of XPe.
My question is: there is some thin client hardware that comes with dot net
already preinstalled ? If I buy a 512 mb flash thin client can I install dot
net 1.1 (and 2.0 ?)

I apologize is this is the wrong group to post this kind of question, but
really I need some info on the subject ...
Any input apreciated ... Thanks in advance for your help,
Best regards,
A.

 

[Sean Liming \(eMVP\)]

You should talk to HP or other Thin Client manufacturers to see if they will
upgrade the drive and offer a different XPe image.

Otherwise you can create an XPe image with .NET 1.1 or .NET 2.0 and upgrade
the flash drive seperately.

http://www.seanliming.com/Docs/Configuring_XPe_ThinClients.pdf

Regards,

Sean Liming
www.sjjmicro.com / www.seanliming.com
XP Embedded Book Author - XP Embedded Advanced, XP Embedded Supplemental
Toolkit.

 

[Alberino Fattibello]

Thanks for the info. I read the pdf ... is very interesting, but seem to me
that build a custom image of XPe require some deep knowledge that I
dont'have.
Anyway I can try ... Just some question:
Where can I find the tools discussed in the article ? I have a msdn
subscripton, but i find none...
The XPe license is still valid If I but an hp thin client and build a custom
XPe image ?
Thanks in advance,
A.

 

[Sean Liming \(eMVP\)]

It might be easier to get one of the ThinClient manufacturers to build the image for you.

You would have to go to a distributor to get the full licensed tools and inquire about licensing.

Regards,

Sean Liming
www.sjjmicro.com / www.seanliming.com
XP Embedded Book Author - XP Embedded Advanced, XP Embedded Supplemental Toolkit.