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Windows XP Is Here!
by Arie Slob
Hello Windows users,
 Last Thursday Microsoft announced the worldwide availability of Windows® XP with a celebration in the business capital of the world: New York City. Customers are now able to acquire the new Microsoft® Windows XP operating system on new personal computers and in retail stores throughout the world. Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates presented the keynote address at what Microsoft called "the most important product launch in Microsoft's history", accompanied by leaders from the PC industry, more than 50 Microsoft partners, a special welcome by New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and an appearance by television's Regis Philbin at the event in Times Square's Marriott Marquis Theatre.
"Today is a great day for PC users and a great day for the PC industry," Gates said. "With the launch of Windows XP, we are entering an exciting new era of personal computing. This powerful new version of Windows offers so much to customers -- it unlocks the full power of the PC and enables them to enjoy the best of what the digital world has to offer."
"New York City is the perfect place to announce the worldwide availability of Windows XP," he said. "I want to thank all the people of New York City for welcoming us here, to congratulate them for their unbroken spirit, courage and determination, and to urge all Americans to join us in recognizing that New York is absolutely open for business."
In addition to the launch event in Times Square, a panel of industry leaders including Gates, Intel Corp. President and CEO Craig Barrett, and CEOs of major computer manufacturers discussed the state of the personal computer industry and prospects for the forthcoming holiday season and beyond. Microsoft will also sponsor a free concert in Bryant Park dedicated to the people of New York City featuring international music and film sensation Sting.
The launch festivities also extended across the globe, with more than 50 events worldwide, including CEO Steve Ballmer in Europe and President Rick Belluzzo in Latin America in addition to 62 events in key U.S. locations.
I wrote an Installation and Setup guide, and have already posted a number of tips to customize Windows XP.
If you are running the new OS, I suggest that you check out the Windows Update Web site, as there are already a number of updates available.
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"I just installed TweakMASTER... the difference is AMAZING. I use DSL as well as modem (just to see the difference with both) I love THIS, No problems what so ever. AOL surfing is a lot more fun now. I feel like I got a whole new computer. I have installed it on 2 systems so far and I am
tickled pink. I have two more computers to install it on. I am using AOL 5.0. Thank you for allowing me to test this, I think I fell in love with it."
-- Naomi Alvarado, USA
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Recommended Book: Windows XP Professional
Resource Kit Documentation
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List: $59.99
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Book & CD-R, 1744 pages
Publication date: Oct. 2001
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Roll out, support, and optimize the next-generation Microsoft business desktop operating systems with expertise from those who know the technology best: the Windows XP product development team. This powerhouse guide is the all-in-one reference that computer-support professionals and administrators rely on to install, customize, and support XP Professional and XP 64-Bit Edition. It includes hundreds of pages of technical details designed to help you save time, reduce support costs, and lower your total cost of ownership.
Topics covered include: Deployment, Desktop Management, Security, Networking, Interoperability, System Troubleshooting, and more.
To Order: USA | EU (£35.69)
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Highlights
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Windows XP related lists
InfiniSource Windows TechFile: Cleaning up your Hard Drive
Over time, your Hard Disk fills up with all kind of stuff, and before you know it, that drive you bought just a year or so ago, and which capacity looked great back then, is already alarmingly full.
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Microsoft Windows XP Support WebCasts
If you are thinking of upgrading to Windows XP, or have already done so, check out these WebCasts:
Using Remote Assistance and System Restore
Command-line Tools and Troubleshooting Utilities
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27 Oct. 2001, Vol 4 No. 43
