Windows XPe Developer

**bl3nd3r** · 10-15-2008, 11:00 AM

I am currently looking to develop a distribution of Windows XPe for a system I am making. The problem I am running into is that in order to get a distribution that doesn't expire after 120 days I have to buy the developer kit for $1000.

I was wondering if there is anyone who has access to this kit and can build me a custom distribution (or at least compile one that I make) legally. I would be willing to compensate anyone who can do this for me.

If you can't do this but can recommend a company that does, that information would also be helpful.

Thanks everyone for your help!

**bl3nd3r** · 10-20-2008, 06:21 PM

Any information about the licensing of Windows XPe would be great!

**SFiorito** · 10-20-2008, 07:05 PM

in addition to the tools license, you'll need to get a device license which last I saw was somewhere around $90-$100 each.

**bl3nd3r** · 10-20-2008, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by SFiorito

in addition to the tools license, you'll need to get a device license which last I saw was somewhere around $90-$100 each.

Have you been able to find a dealer to buy a license from?

**tripzero** · 10-20-2008, 11:33 PM

expensive way: pay all the licensing fees and go to town

hard way: enroll back in school, download a free copy of XPe from the CS department.

easy way: http://ubuntu.com

**SFiorito** · 10-21-2008, 12:13 PM

So, the other question is whether you really need XPe at all? I've done a lot of work with XPe and unless it's for a retail product with very specific needs, its probably overkill. I don't think it gives as much benefit with the cheap processing power and storage we have nowadays. For hobbiests/consumers nLite is usually good enough.

**bl3nd3r** · 10-21-2008, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by SFiorito

So, the other question is whether you really need XPe at all? I've done a lot of work with XPe and unless it's for a retail product with very specific needs, its probably overkill. I don't think it gives as much benefit with the cheap processing power and storage we have nowadays. For hobbiests/consumers nLite is usually good enough.

Thanks for the great informaton SFiorito!

I think I am starting to realize that nlited XP is the way to go. I have a Windows XP home installation and I am going to start working on it.