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: BMEM.NET  71.99 GeminiComputers.com  204.54LOGIC UPGRADE WINDOWS XP PRO PRE LOADED SoftwareMedia.com  139.00Windows XP Media Center Edition offers the best Windows experience in any room in your home, whether you're looking for a family computer or to enhanc... BMEM.NET  71.99 DiscountMountainSoftware  129.85Microsoft Windows XP Pro Full Version OEM (includes SP2) Compare all matches: 1847 Store Offers