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Software Components

The WS5A is hardware platform shipped with Operating System, a collection

of platform specific drivers, configuration files, BIOS and utilities. These

components are pre-installed on each unit to create a foundation upon which

MICROS POS applications are installed through the Client Application Utility

(CAL).

Phoenix Embedded BIOS with StrongFrame

Firmbase

In 2008, Phoenix Technologies purchased General Software. Embedded BIOS

2000 (EB2K) is now called the Phoenix Embedded BIOS with StrongFrame

Technology, and Firmbase

This means the custom Firmbase applications originally developed for the

Windows CE version of the Workstation 5 carry forward to the Workstation 5A

and new applications can be added.

Firmbase

Firmbase is pre-boot operating environment that runs Portable Execution

Firmware Applications. The Firmbase environment runs inside the

protective envelope of the System Management Mode (SMM).

The ability to execute custom firmware applications before the operating

system allows the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 version to perform platform

updates, system recovery, and BIOS updates using the Client Application

Loader.

Operating Systems

This section discusses the various operating systems available for each

workstation.

Workstation 5A

The Workstation 5A supports Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3, and

Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, formerly known as Windows

Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS). POSReady 2009 is derived from

Windows XP Professional, and tailored for the point of service

environment. Windows 7 is currently not supported.

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 is a modular operating system that

includes only the software components and drivers required to support the

Workstation 5A and its applications. The R3 update adds features required

by the Simphony application.

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Technology

Technology.

What is the WS5A?