[Greg McKaskle]

Windows is used in many test and manufacturing line computers, and it is often useful to "hide" the windows features and use the computer in what is referred to as kiosk mode. It runs on the Windows OS, but doesn't run the Windows Explorer, so the task bar, start menu, and most of the other Windows UI is stripped away. It is a lighter, more industrial use of the Windows OS. You'll even find test equipment such as oscilloscopes from Agilent and Tektronix that have Windows running on them.

This is analogous to running linux, but choosing to run a very minimal X window manager.

Other beta-related questions will likely get answered quicker if posted to the first forums, beta section.

Greg McKaskle