With the launch of Windows XP just around the corner, Microsoft is trying to help consumers transition to the new operating system.
Windows XP will support a wireless protocol that allows PCs and laptops to share the same Net connection. It may give the lagging market for home networking the jump-start it needs.
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.
For business networks, Windows Update means a change from pull to push technology for systems updates and patches. This poses a major threat to both corporate security and to system stability and usability.
This month may mark birthdays for Windows 95 and XP, but cake and champagne are in short supply over in Redmond. The past summer has been nothing but turmoil for Microsoft, and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight.
So, it seems the WOW -- for Microsoft's Windows Vista -- is not now, but sometime in the future, maybe.
So Apple has launched Boot Camp, which is a piece of software that allows its customers to choose between Windows XP and OS X when booting up. But if you have OS X, why would you downgrade?
As we slowly creep closer to the launch of Windows Vista, it seems that the six different versions of Microsoft's new operating system are for the benefit of the company's PR machine rather than its customers.
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The only people who won't eventually move to Windows Vista are the Linux and Mac enthusiasts.
When you make the upgrade to Windows XP, you may run into problems with legacy applications. Learn how you can use XP's Compatibility Mode to overcome issues with older applications.
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Microsoft has released its new operating system to hardware manufacturers. Take a look at some of the features new in Windows Vista, with our photo gallery.
Twenty percent of Net surfers are now using Microsoft's Windows XP operating system, according to market researcher WebSideStory.
You can get more flexibility out of the Windows XP user interface by using Power Toys. This article introduces you to the various utilities and what they do.
Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
Rich DeMuro shows you how to share an Internet connection, using the Wi-Fi on your Windows XP, Vista, or Mac laptop.
While I really like Microsoft's new operating system, there are still some issues that may make it impossible for you to upgrade. And other issues may make you want to skip XP entirely. Here are a dozen potential roadblocks to consider--don't upgrade before you read this!
Eric Knorr says the release of Windows XP raises the most important question in computing today: The Internet may be a nice place to visit--but do you really want to live there?
Microsoft has worked diligently to bring Windows together, culminating in the creation of the Home and Professional versions of Windows XP. But there are forces pulling these two OSes apart.
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