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I know x86 and Cortex are completely different but... is there any possibility for this to happen? May be a little code work to provide emulated interfaces?
Window 3 (desktop & server versions) only had ports for x86 and Alpha processor (now discontinued). Note that Windows requires not only the 386 processor, but also the PC hardware architecture. The only way to run Windows 3 on a different processor is to run a full-system simulator, which is pretty expensive and very slow.Alex_Sanders said:I know x86 and Cortex are completely different but... is there any possibility for this to happen? May be a little code work to provide emulated interfaces?
fbs7 said:Window 3 (desktop & server versions) only had ports for x86 and Alpha processor (now discontinued). Note that Windows requires not only the 386 processor, but also the PC hardware architecture. The only way to run Windows 3 on a different processor is to run a full-system simulator, which is pretty expensive and very slow.
Having said that, Windows CE has versions for x86, MIPS and ARM, and Microsoft announced Windows 8 for ARM (desktop version, not CE).
So, there you have it: either find a Windows CE port for Cortex (which is based on the ARM A8), or wait until Windows 8. But, either way, keep in mind that the ARM ports most probably depend on underlying hardware - I never worked with that, but I think it's a reasonable assumption.
ps: By the way, the best thing for ARM is Linux, not Windows CE. Angstrom is very popular distro for ARM.
Yes, it is possible to run Window$ 3.1 on STM32 microcontrollers. However, it requires a significant amount of effort and technical knowledge to do so.
The system requirements for running Window$ 3.1 on STM32 include a minimum of 512KB of RAM and a processor speed of at least 20MHz. It is also necessary to have a compatible display and input devices.
No, you will need to develop or modify software and drivers specifically for the STM32 microcontroller in order to run Window$ 3.1. The operating system and hardware are not compatible with existing software and drivers.
Yes, there are several limitations to consider when running Window$ 3.1 on STM32. These include limited memory and processing power, compatibility issues with modern hardware and software, and potential stability issues.
The main benefit of running Window$ 3.1 on STM32 is the ability to utilize legacy hardware and software that may still be necessary for certain applications. It also offers a unique and challenging project for those interested in embedded systems and retro computing.