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02-16-2001
The Buzz Around Bill: Microsoft Shows New OS
Jonathan Nee NetCompass News Editor
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Microsoft Unveils New Operating System Bill Gates was generating a buzz earlier this week. The push behind Microsoft's new XP operating system is reminiscent of the marketing drive that preceded the release of Windows 95. One of Microsoft's top brass claims that XP is not just another system upgrade, it is a lifestyle upgrade. And what will constitute your soon-to-be changed lifestyle? Apparently, integrated consumer electronics. The new OS features audio management and digital video tools, increased mobility and the capacity for remote customer support. In response to criticism that XP's tools bear an uncanny resemblance to those found at Napster or those shipped with digital camera software, Microsoft claimed that because its utilities are native to the system, they are superior and more user-friendly. The XP system is designed to allow various devices and applications share information seamlessly - all part of Microsoft's vision for accessibility from anywhere on any device. The software giant invested over $1 billion in the development of XP, but industry skeptics worry that a decrease in consumer spending might preclude the new Windows product from having any profound effect. The questions remain, can the new operating system boost failing PC sales and a generally sluggish PC industry? And in a slowing economy, will Windows users flock to XP like they did 95?
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Microsoft Unveils New Operating System Bill Gates was generating a buzz earlier this week. The push behind Microsoft's new XP operating system is reminiscent of the marketing drive that preceded the release of Windows 95. One of Microsoft's top brass claims that XP is not just another system upgrade, it is a lifestyle upgrade. And what will constitute your soon-to-be changed lifestyle? Apparently, integrated consumer electronics. The new OS features audio management and digital video tools, increased mobility and the capacity for remote customer support. In response to criticism that XP's tools bear an uncanny resemblance to those found at Napster or those shipped with digital camera software, Microsoft claimed that because its utilities are native to the system, they are superior and more user-friendly. The XP system is designed to allow various devices and applications share information seamlessly - all part of Microsoft's vision for accessibility from anywhere on any device. The software giant invested over $1 billion in the development of XP, but industry skeptics worry that a decrease in consumer spending might preclude the new Windows product from having any profound effect. The questions remain, can the new operating system boost failing PC sales and a generally sluggish PC industry? And in a slowing economy, will Windows users flock to XP like they did 95?
For an XP preview , click here: http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/default.asp.
For more on this story, click here: http://www.zdnet.com/eweek/stories/general/0,11011,2685407,00.html.
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