Template:Future software Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs (WinFLP) is an upcoming thin-client operating system from Microsoft. It was originally announced with a codename of Eiger and Mönch in mid-2005, and is scheduled to be released in May 2006.
Microsoft's intent is to provide a thin-client operating system that will provide basic computing services on older hardware, while retaining much of the modern core technology in Windows XP Service Pack 2, such as Windows Firewall, Group Policy, Automatic Updates, and other management services. Users would typically make use of line-of-business applications that are hosted on a remote server using Remote Desktop. This version of Windows will not support wireless networks, dial-up, or VPN connections, but it will support operating as a diskless workstation and remote booting.
WinFLP is not intended to be a general-purpose operating system, and as such will not be made available through retail or OEM channels. Microsoft sees WinFLP as an inexpensive upgrade option for corporations that have a number of Windows 9x computers, but won't invest in new hardware to support a full operating system. It will be made available to Software Assurance customers.
Just like previous Microsoft Windows codenames, Whistler and Blackcomb, Eiger and Mönch are mountains. Whistler and Blackcomb are in British Columbia, Eiger and Mönch in Switzerland.
Minimum System Requirements
- 64MB RAM (128MB Recommended)
- Pentium class processor
- 500 MB HD (1GB recommended)
- 800x600 screen resolution or higher
- Network Interface Card
References
External links
- Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs for Software Assurance - Information from Microsoft on this release
- Terminal Server Progress and Commitment - PDF presentation; WinFLP is described at the end
- Exclusive: Microsoft Windows XP Codenames: "Eiger" and "Mönch" - partial specs on Eiger and Mōnch.