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Find out what the press is saying about Windows XP.

Retailers Get Behind Windows XP Logo Program

Retailers Get Behind Windows XP Logo Program
(Apr. 3, Microsoft) The Microsoft Designed for Windows XP Logo program brings hardware and software quality standards under a single logo, making it easier for customers to recognize products delivering the best computing experiences.

Windows XP: Are You Experienced?

Windows XP: Are You Experienced?
(Mar. 30, ZDNet) Microsoft's most ambitious release since Windows 95 boasts a "streamlined interface [that] is less cluttered, far more attractive, and simpler to use."

Windows XP Bridges the Gap

Windows XP Bridges the Gap
(Mar. 30, PC Magazine) By integrating the Windows 2000 kernel with the usability features and capabilities of Windows Me and earlier Windows versions, Windows XP "bridges the gaps [between] stability, compatibility, and ease of use."

Windows XP: Full Speed Ahead

Windows XP: Full Speed Ahead
(Mar. 29, Los Angeles Times) Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates promises that Windows XP "will be easier to use, more reliable and packed with more features than any previous incarnation."

Windows XP: Microsoft's Good Drivers Program

Windows XP: Microsoft's Good Drivers Program
(Mar. 28, CNET) As part of its effort to make computer crashes a thing of the past, Microsoft is focused on cleaning up drivers, the third-party software that helps the system communicate with peripherals and other add-ons.

Windows XP to Replace All Previous Microsoft Operating Systems

Windows XP to Replace All Previous Microsoft Operating Systems
(Mar. 27, InfoWorld) The core kernel of Windows XP is essentially the Windows NT kernel, which means Windows 2000 purchasers are on the right track. Still, Windows XP is "not the next version of Windows, but a whole new Windows."

Windows XP: The Realization of a Dream

Windows XP: The Realization of a Dream
(Mar. 27, Computer Reseller) With the release of Beta 2 of its upcoming Windows XP release, Microsoft has taken "the next step toward unifying its operating systems under a single code base."

Windows XP to Include Wireless Security

Windows XP to Include Wireless Security
(Mar. 26, CNET) By teaming with Cisco Systems, Dell Computer, Intel, and others, Microsoft's new Windows XP will "improve security for wireless Internet connections in businesses, homes and public places."

Dawn of a New PC Era with Windows XP

Dawn of a New PC Era with Windows XP
(Mar. 26, eWEEK) Microsoft's Bill Gates says that, with Windows XP, "the PC is entering a new era in which it could become twice as valuable as it is today by bridging the digital and non-digital divide through a range of applications."

Testers Get Taste of Windows XP

Testers Get First Taste of Windows XP
(Mar. 26, CNET) The second test version of Windows XP "adds a brighter interface with more graphics and colors as well as built-in support to simplify tasks such as online photo printing and managing music files."

Windows XP Looks As Good As it Works

Windows XP Looks As Good As it Works
(Mar. 26, PC World) From a new set of sharper-looking icons to colors that boldly signify different actions, Windows XP "will sport a new, more spirited look."

Why Windows XP Is Great

Why Windows XP Is Great
(Mar. 26, ZDNet) It's as simple as this: "Windows XP combines the best of Windows 2000 with what I like about Windows Me, and then goes a step further."

Windows XP Has Edge Over Windows 98 and Windows 95

Windows XP Has Edge Over Windows 98 and Windows 95
(Mar. 26, eWEEK Labs) Windows XP is "a solid performer, with feature enhancements that will appeal to corporate users, such as remote desktop access and improved application and device compatibility."

SuperSite Sees the Future of Windows

SuperSite Sees the Future of Windows
(Mar. 25, SuperSite) Windows XP is so good that, "regardless of the Windows version you're using today, you're going to want Windows XP."

Microsoft Machine Starting Up Again

Microsoft Machine Starting Up Again
(Feb. 23, Houston Chronicle) Windows XP will be "the most compelling Windows release since Windows 95" and will deliver a stable consumer OS that is compatible and easy to use.

Windows XP: Coming Soon

Windows XP: Coming Soon
(Feb. 22, PC Magazine) PC Magazine writes that while Windows XP contains many new improvements, the greatest asset of the new OS may end up being the foundation it's built on...the core code of Windows 2000.

Windows Magazine Special Report

Windows Magazine Special Report
(Feb. 14, WinMag.Com) Overview of how Windows XP will let users easily accomplish more as they perform routine tasks such as moving pictures from a digital camera to the PC, or share the PC among family members.

Experience the Introduction of Windows XP

Experience the Introduction of Windows XP
On February 13th, 2001 Windows XP was introduced at the Experience Music Project in Seattle, Washington. See the video.

Gates: New Windows to Boost PC's Power

Gates: New Windows to Boost PC's Power
(Feb. 13, Bloomberg News) Windows XP increases performance and capabilities, making it easier to download music, process digital photos and use the Internet.

Microsoft Unveils New Windows Operating System

Microsoft Unveils New Windows Operating System
(Feb. 13, CNN.com) "The event at the Experience Music Project offered a glimpse into the design and capability of the new Windows for home and work, previously code-named Whistler."

Microsoft Demos New OS

Microsoft Demos New OS. Windows XP Seen as a Potential Catalyst for the Sluggish Consumer PC Segment
(Feb. 13, CNNfn) "Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday took the wraps off its latest computer operating system software, which some industry observers say could give a lift to flagging consumer PC sales when it is introduced to the mass market in the latter half of this year."

Sneak XPeek: Ten Things You Must Know About the New Windows

Sneak XPeek: Ten Things You Must Know About the New Windows
(Feb. 13, MSNBC) AnchorDesk reports on the Windows XP unveiling, and says, "It is, as Bill Gates said, the most important release since Windows 95, and it will change the way many people relate to computers..."

Microsoft Touts Windows XP for Consumers

Microsoft Touts Windows XP for Consumers
(Feb. 13, Computerworld) "The promised upgrade is Microsoft's first operating system geared toward consumers that uses the same code base as Windows 2000 and Windows NT, which the company aims at corporate users."

Microsoft Introducing New Windows Today

Software: Microsoft Introducing New Windows Today
(Feb. 13, Dallas Morning News) Windows XP is more "Web friendly," and the "biggest overhaul of the company's consumer operating system since Windows 95."

Gates Takes the Wraps off Windows XP

Gates Takes the Wraps off Windows XP
(Feb. 13, eWeek) "Unveiling a range of functionality and a new user interface, Gates said the incorporation of features such as Always On, digital media, communications and XML Web services would create a completely new user experience."

Windows XP Debuts to a Rock Beat

UPDATE: Windows XP Debuts to a Rock Beat
(Feb. 13, IDG News Service) Windows XP features and interface improve ease of use and expand digital media capabilities.

Microsoft Unveils Windows XP

Microsoft Unveils Windows XP
(Feb. 13, Information Week) In addition to supporting today's Web and application tasks, Windows XP offers new experiences, particulary for those using older versions of Windows.

Microsoft Asks 'Are You XPerienced?'

Microsoft Asks 'Are You XPerienced?
(Feb. 13, InternetNews.com) Windows XP may boost PC sales. "In fact, consensus reports seem to indicate the new OS could rejuvenate a flagging PC market that has made the Street and some analysts bearish."

Microsoft's Windows XP Takes Aim at Consumers

Microsoft's Windows XP Takes Aim at Consumers
(Feb. 13, InfoWorld) "Windows XP, formerly referred to as Whistler, focuses on consumer features such as multimedia, sports a new user interface that allows for easy-to-set multi-user configurations, leans heavily on 'Web services,' and aims to vastly simplify the PC experience."

Microsoft Cranks Up Windows XP With a Rock & Roll Rollout

Microsoft Cranks Up Windows XP With a Rock & Roll Rollout
(Feb. 13, MaximumPC) Windows XP is the "convergence operating system" and features new remote assistance capabilities.

Gates Unveils Windows XP

Gates Unveils Windows XP
(Feb. 13, MSNBC) Targeting a market dramatically different than that addressed by Windows 95; Windows XP combines the consumer and corporate versions of Windows and focuses on delivering new experiences on PCs.

Gates: XP Will Deliver Smarter Computer

Gates: XP Will Deliver Smarter Computer
(Feb. 13, USA Today) "With Windows XP, Microsoft will unify the code around the corporate standard, which should make the home version considerably more reliable."

Awaiting Next Generation of Windows

Awaiting Next Generation of Windows
(Feb. 11, Seattle Times) Anticipating the Windows XP product launch at the Experience Music Project, the Seattle Times says Windows XP "could reinvigorate the industry" with its reliability and new layout and multimedia capabilities.

Microsoft Announces Windows XP, Office XP

Microsoft Announces Windows XP, Office XP
(Feb. 5, WinInfo) Windows XP (previously code-named Whistler) and Office XP (previously known only as Office 10) are steppingstones to the .NET future that will offer a variety of Web-enabled features and new UIs.

 

Last Updated: Saturday, February 24, 2001
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