Windows XP Last modified: Friday, January 31, 2003
An operating system introduced in 2001 from Microsoft's Windows family of operating systems, the previous version of Windows being Windows Me. Microsoft called the release its most important product since Windows 95. Along with a redesigned look and feel to the user interface, the new operating system is built on the Windows 2000 kernel, giving the user a more stable and reliable environment than previous versions of Windows. Windows XP comes in two versions, Home and Professional. The company has focused on mobility for both editions, including plug and play features for connecting to wireless networks. The operating system also utilizes the 802.11x wireless security standard. The "XP" in Windows XP stands for "eXPerience."
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about Windows XP . Also check out the following links! Windows XP Home Page  Microsoft's information page for Windows XP. Computer Execs Tout a 'Liberating' Windows XP An article from AtNewYork.com on the release of Windows XP. eXPected Announcements Given the hoopla over the release of Windows XP, it should come as no surprise that there's been a surfeit of related announcements, several of which are important to the networking community. Windows XP FAQ This FAQ answers some common questions about Windows XP and also provides links to Microsoft pages that have answered common questions.	Operating Systems Windows .NET EFS Microsoft Windows operating system Windows 2000 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT XML Give Us Your Feedback Windows XP Products : Top Store Offers: Textbooks.com  29.25Get "Microsoft Windows XP : A Professional Approach, Student Edition with CD-ROM / With CD-ROM" new for only $36.00 , or used for only $29.25 . avai... Dell  99.99Get the most out of your operating system with Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition. The software makes it easy to create individual profiles with cu... eBay  72.95Microsoft Windows XP Professional is the next version of the Windows operating system, which is designed for businesses of all sizes, and for individu... Textbooks.com  40.50Get "Microsoft Windows XP Professional : Brief Edition" new for only $50.00 , or used for only $40.50 . available; visit Textbooks.com for more deta... Dell  199.99Windows® XP Professional Edition from Microsoft® is designed for businesses of all sizes, and for individuals who demand the most from their computi... Compare all matches: 644 Store Offers