Windows XP One Year On


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It is hard to believe that Windows XP is only just coming up to its one year anniversary; it feels like it has been with us for a lot longer than that. Perhaps it is due to the long running beta that took place before its release or maybe I have just managed to settle down with Windows XP far quicker than I have done with any of the previous Windows operating systems.

When Windows XP launched on October 25th 2001 in New York City, it aimed to make using an operating system far easier for both new users and those of us who have used Windows previously, adding new features, improving reliability, improving the look and feels of the system and finally, combining the existing Windows 9x and Windows NT kernels into one for easier driver and program updates.

As of late last month Windows XP has sold millions of copies world wide and it is still going strong. It has obviously sold very well and will continue to do so thanks to newer versions such as Windows XP Media Center being released in the near future. It launched with much fanfare in two slightly different editions. One ? Windows XP Home Edition was aimed directly to the consumer, those of us who didn?t really want to worry about some more advanced features. The other version was aimed directly at the business users who needed a few more advanced features such as more robust backing up features, multiple language support, IIS, Multiple processor support and an Encrypting File system not used in the home edition.

http://www.activewin.com/editorials/byron_..._hinson/1.shtml

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