The launch lead-up
ZDNet Australia takes a look at the news leading up to the Microsoft Windows XP launch.
Harris delivers Windows XP early
Harris Technologies' online store has breached the software release policy for Windows XP, with about 12 customers who pre-ordered the software receiving it a day ahead of tomorrow's official release date.
Should you set your sights on Windows XP?
Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.
XP Countdown: All the FAQs
David Coursey attempts to answer your Windows XP questions, leading up to the XP launch.
Special: Microsoft Windows XP
Windows XP is a gateway to a massive infrastructure. Despite its relatively benign appearance, Windows XP carries monumental significance for the high-technology industry and the Internet. ZDNet Australia provides up-to-date news and analysis on the eve of the product's launch.
XP meets pockets of IT resistance
Windows XP is coming--but some IT managers aren't rushing to adopt the new operating system. Just what are they worried about?
Microsoft's music plan out of tune
Digital music and DVD movie add-on packs for Windows XP could stir controversy around its decision not to fully support the MP3 file format.
Patent suit aims at XP, .Net
A digital rights management company has expanded its patent infringement suit against Microsoft, targeting its forthcoming Windows XP operating system and .Net initiative.
Microsoft to offer online aid for Windows XP
Microsoft will use its Passport technology to store user information so that it can help diagnose problems with Windows XP.
Microsoft Australia contemplates XP education discounts
Microsoft Australia is -still evaluating" whether or not it will give the country's students and teachers a discount on Windows XP, despite already offering the deal to the US educational system.
Korean companies to fight Windows XP
South Korea's largest Internet portal, Daum Communications, and 17 Korean software companies said Thursday that they would take joint action against the planned release of Microsoft's Windows XP operating system.
Consumer groups slam Windows XP
Four US consumer groups have criticised Microsoft's new Windows XP operating system, saying the software giant was again using the anti-competitive tactics that have tied it up in court for three years.
Don't expect XP early in Aust
Australians may not be able to buy PCs equipped with Windows XP before October 25, despite moves in the US to release the platform a month early.
You got to be joking >"...the highly anticipated operating system..."
Now have a look at this:
"A strategic comparison of Windows vs. Unix
The real question is not 'which is cheaper' but 'which is smarter?'"
http://www.linuxworld.com/site-stories/2001/1018.tco.html