Windows
XP is a line of operating systems developed by
Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home
and business desktops, notebook computers, and media centers.
The name "XP" stands for eXPerience. Windows XP
is the successor to both Windows 2000 Professional and Windows
Me, and is the first consumer-oriented operating system
produced by Microsoft to be built on the Windows NT kernel
(version 5.1) and architecture. Windows XP was first released
on October 25, 2001
.The
most common editions of the operating system are Windows
XP Home Edition, which is targeted at home users, and Windows
XP Professional, which has additional features such as support
for Windows Server domains and two physical processors,
and is targeted at power users and business clients. Windows
XP Media Center Edition has additional multimedia features
enhancing the ability to record and watch TV shows, view
DVD movies, and listen to music. Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
is designed to run ink-aware applications built using the
Tablet PC platform. The two major editions are Windows XP
Home Edition, designed for home users, and Windows XP Professional,
designed for business and power-users. These releases were
made available at retail outlets that sell computer software,
and were pre-installed on computers sold by major computer
manufacturers.
Languages
: Windows XP is available in many different languages.In
addition, MUI packs and Language Interface Packs translating
the user interface are also available for certain languages.
New
and updated features
Windows
XP introduced several new features to the Windows line, including:
Faster start-up and hibernation sequences
The ability to discard a newer device driver in favor of the
previous one (known as driver rollback), should a driver upgrade
not produce desirable results
A new, arguably more user-friendly interface, including the
framework for developing themes for the desktop environment
Fast user switching, which allows a user to save the current
state and open applications of their desktop and allow another
user to log on without losing that information
The ClearType font rendering mechanism, which is designed
to improve text readability on Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
and similar monitors
Remote Desktop functionality, which allows users to connect
to a computer running Windows XP from across a network or
the Internet and access their applications, files, printers,
and devices
Support for most DSL modems and wireless network connections,
as well as networking over FireWire, and Bluetooth.
System requirements
Designed
for Windows XP computer hardware logo
System requirements for Windows XP Home and Professional editions
as follows:
Minimum
Recommended
Processor
233 MHz 300 MHz or higher
Memory 64 MB RAM1 128 MB RAM or higher
Video adapter and monitor Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher
resolution
Hard drive disk free space 1.5 GB or higher
Drives CD-ROM drive or DVD drive
Input devices Keyboard. Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing
device
Sound Sound card. Speakers or headphones
Note
1: Using 64 MB of RAM allows the user to complete simple tasks,
such as browsing the web or reading email. The user's experience
would be "equivalent or superior to that of Windows Me
running on the same hardware."
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