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Microsoft Windows XP by Microsoft Inc.

Windows XP Professional delivers the new standard in reliability and performance. This operating system is designed for businesses of all sizes and for users who demand the most from their computing experience. According to cnet.com, the good and bad points about Window XP are:

• The good: Streamlined interface; better performance on many systems; easier and more capable networking; integrated CD-R/RW playback and burn features; Remote Assistance tool aids troubleshooting and control of remote PCs.
• The bad: You can install XP on only one machine; piddling discounts for additional PC licenses; nags you to sign up for Passport Web account; heavy system requirements.

Web Resources

Plug-ins, Freeware, shareware, 3rd party resources

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/evaluation/default.asp - Check out 4 choices of Window XP

Tutorials, How to Guides

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/default.asp - Guild line of different editions for Window XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gettingstarted/guide/default.asp - Important tips to install Window XP Pro. provided by Microsoft Inc.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/tips/default.asp - Most useful tips when using Window XP

Utilities

http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/default.asp - Download Windows XP Service Pack 1
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp - Check to see if your current version of Windows is eligible for an upgrade to Windows XP

Print Handouuts

Article for Window XP

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,181456,00.asp - Windows XP Professional?Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop

Books

http://sfsubookstore.com - San Francisco State Bookstore
http://www.amazon.com - Window XP books in Amazon.com

Tech Specs

System Requirements
Here's what you need to use Windows XP Professional on a PC

• Minimum OS required: 233 MHz (single or dual processor system) 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; * Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended
• Minimum RAM: 128 megabytes (MB) or higher recommended
• Minimun Hard disk space: 1.5 gigabytes (GB)
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device