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 2000kernel, 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.
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.
