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Summary: The next MUST HAVE OS since Windows 95
Review: Since the release of Windows 95, there have been few additions to MS's OS's that have been so compelling to upgrade to. After Beta Testing the Professional version of Windows XP Professional, I can say that even in beta, Microsoft has this operating system nailed. A rock solid, stable environment on which all PC's I have installed it on have had performance ratings soar. Microsoft has lowered necessay software installs on top of th e OS by adding native DVD and cd-r/rw support built rightin to the os. It is visually stunning, the first overhaul of the UI since the introduction of windows 95. The new interface is fresh and intuitive, while the stability and useful features add value to the OS. Sure to please, your sytem will thank you for it.
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Summary: Don't buy this buggy piece of software
Review: Although much anticipated, this software will disappoint when released (with several unsquashed bugs). Unless you are a home/hobbyist user, don't buy this software until the service pack releases squash some of the bugs.Trust me on this one.
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Summary: Windows XP is great
Review: Windows XP, I believe is great. I love the new interface, but I rate it 4 stars because of the Product Activation Feature. I believe that we should not have to activate on other computers. I believe this is not a feature to prevent piracy, but a feature to gain more money.
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Summary: Older systems need not apply, but if you have the hardware..
Review: I've been running BETA versions for some time now, and am quite impressed. My hardware is fairly stock stuff, and XP has had no problems. Very stable (even earlier BETA versions), and relatively fast, if you have the hardware. I started using it on a PII 333MHz system with 128MB of RAM. Pretty pokey, especially when compared to Win98SE. But... Now that I've upgraded to a Duron 850 with 256MB of RAM, it runs quite nicely. I have a dual-boot between 98SE and XP. Once XP officially ships, though, I'll drop 98SE (not that I've even booted to SE in quite a while, mind you). Great support for home systems with multiple users, easy to use and very stable. Maybe I'm just lucky, but I think Microsoft has a winner here.
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Summary: Latest and greatest?
Review: I have read all the review pro and con for this pruduct. I have tested various beta's and this program appears to be ready for primetime. My suggestion is that if you are in the market for a new PC get it pre-installed. If upgrading on an existing pc, make sure it has lots of memory and a speedy processor. As a reference always shoot for mor than the minumum recommeded MS spec. If your PC is older than 18 months, and not up to spec, You must decide if you really NEED the additional features. The product activation is no joke. I would also recommend that you install any new hardware, memory, etc, before the upgrade. Too many changes, will cause you to reactivate via the web or telephone.
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Summary: windows xp (aka whistler)
Review: i've been beta testing this for some months. its great. the stability of nt and the tweakablility of 98. i love it.
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Summary: Based on the Beta 2
Review: I've been running Windows XP beta 2 for almost 2 months now as my home computer OS. I've only had one software conflict with it so far, and that was with Office XP. It's rock solid and easy to use. I'm looking forward to the final release for both home and the office.
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Summary: The best Microsoft OS yet (take that for what it's worth)
Review: There are many desktop operating systems out there, from Windows and MacOS to Linux and BeOS, just to name a few. And whether or not you like Microsoft and their Windows operating system, there is no denying that Windows XP is technically their best OS to date. It takes the best parts of Windows NT/2000 and the best parts of Windows 9x/Me, and combines them into one system. Much to the chagrin of many people, Microsoft goes beyond tying just a web browser into Windows XP Pro. Competition and monopoly arguments aside, the inclusion of the following software with Windows XP Pro will be welcomed by most Windows users: Remote Desktop (similar to PCAnywhere), Zip folders (integrates zip compression into the OS), MSN Messenger, and Windows Media Player 8 (with new DVD integration). Whether or not Windows XP is a step forward or step backward will depend entirely on your views of Microsoft. But taken strictly for what it is -- the most used desktop operating system -- the XP upgrade is the best OS Microsoft has delivered yet.
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Summary: Windows XP PRO RC1
Review: Windows XP PRO RC1 is everything Microsoft said it would be. This is a "MUST HAVE" improvement over the WIN 9X series and contains many refinements to WIN 2000. Say goodbye to compatibility problems forever! With 512 Megs of ram, release candidate one is running perfectly on my system.
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Summary: XP Professional ...The Windows we've been waiting for.
Review: My experiences with Windows, which has been all of them above the originals...including 95, 98, 98SE, ME, NT, NTws, 2000, and now XP; well Windows XP by far comes out to be the best. Besides a very user friendly interface it's fast and reliable. While the system requirements are pretty "up there" this Windows is awesome for those who already obtain computers with the high MHz, and GHz processors. The Internet connection is also improved in my personal opinion. The program run more easily, and are easier to shut down when they crash. System Restore is fantastic with this version of Windows, especially during bad crashes where you'd usually have to go into SAFE mode to fix everything. The only downside I think it has is that it's differant from the other Windows in some appearances. While the user interface is easy to learn if you're new to computers...it may not be as easy if you've learned to do something one way, and now suddenly have to do it another. But other than that I've been very pleased with XP. I would recommend it to Business Owners and Home Users alike.
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