Thanks doener & maltiBRD for sending me screenshots of the latest Windows .NET Server that was released to testers on Friday. There isn't alot to see but for diehard Windows fans all things new is cool..
Head on over to see the screenshots..
Screenshot: 2 (Server Config and IE6 properties) @ Planetxp.de
Screenshot: 4 (Manage Server, Start Menu, About dialog and IE6 properties) @ Windowsbeta.de
Head on over to see the screenshots..
Screenshot: 2 (Server Config and IE6 properties) @ Planetxp.de Screenshot: 4 (Manage Server, Start Menu, About dialog and IE6 properties) @ Windowsbeta.de
XP SP1 is scheduled for release (RTW) on August 14, 2002. The English and German versions will be released on August 14th, and other localized language version will be released according to the schedule at What does it add to my system?
USB 2.0
XP SP1 includes drivers to support USB 2.0 devices. Windows Catalog lists third party hardware that supports USB 2.0 and that are compatible with Windows XP.
USB 2.0 is an enhancement to USB 1.x and increases maximum transfer rates to 480Mbps.
IPv6
Windows XP shipped with a developer’s version of IPv6. Microsoft provides no support whatsoever for that version in a production environment. It is for testing and development only.
SP1 contains an update to IPv6. The SP1 version is supported. If installed, the updated version of IPv6 is listed in the Local Area Connection properties.
For more information about IPv6 see the Microsoft internal site http://ipv6, or the external site http://www.microsoft.com/ipv6
Mira
SP1 add support in Windows XP for Mira. Mira is the code name for software and hardware technology supporting portable display devices. The primary technologies involved are; Windows XP on the Base Station, CE .NET and 802.11 on the display device. For more information about Mira see the internal site http://teamsts/mira or the external site http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mira/default.asp
Freestyle
SP1 adds support in Windows XP for Freestyle. Freestyle is the codename for software and hardware technology supporting remote control of the PC. The focus is on remote control of video, audio, photos, and TV from within the PC. For more information about Freestyle see http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ehome/default.asp
Mira and Freestyle are intended for home users, not a corporate environment.
Tablet PC
SP1 includes support for Tablet PCs. Major computer vendors are expected to release models in the second half of 2002. For additional information about the Table PC see http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/tabletpc
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