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Not-So-Great XPectations Despite Microsoft's all-out hype, XP's prospects are dimmed by a bad economy, global tensions, and complicated licensing policies An Open Door for Open Source? XP will likely give Linux a boost as an alternative for cash-strapped schools, local goverments, and companies in developing countries These Licenses May Be a Colossal Blunder Microsoft faces a serious backlash from customers, especially small and midsize businesses, angry with its XP pricing policies Staying Power on the Street XP should help pump up Microsoft's stock. For investors, however, the main attraction is stability in these turbulent times Reader Survey: Your Take on XP BusinessWeek Online wants to know what you think about buying the new OS, its pricing policy, and its marketing  e.biz Microsoft's New Money Machine Its new financial-planning software and revamped Web site offer users unprecedented convenience -- if they're ready to reveal personal info BW Magazine Commentary: Why XP Won't Swell Microsoft's Coffers Strip away the hype and legal maneuvering, and it becomes clear that XP just isn't going to provide the sort of performance blast that Windows 95 did Daily Briefing Bystanders Get Caught in the XP Crossfire The battles surrounding Microsoft's new Windows operating system demonstrate how consumers can get bruised when the big guys duke it out BW Magazine The Colossus of Redmond: Stronger Than Ever? Yes. Still, Microsoft's Appeals Court victory is somewhat hollow as the tech landscape is so different from what it was three years ago Daily Briefing Windows XP: A Firewall for All Microsoft pays a lot more attention to security in its latest desktop software. Though still far from perfect, it's a big step in the right direction | |
 FROM TECH & YOU How to Sidestep XP's Pushy Pitches Microsoft works hard to steer you to its owned or affiliated services, but escape is possible Windows XP: It's a Keeper Many of the best changes are invisible. XP simply works better than Windows 95, 98, or Me Is Your Windows Machine XP-Able? Here's help in figuring out if it's worth your time and money to make the move to Microsoft's new operating system Windows XP: Time to Buy a New PC? Users of older laptops with Windows 95 or 98 may have the biggest incentive to upgrade Windows XP: When Hype Gets Too Hyper Microsoft is forging ahead with its scheduled Big Apple launch Windows XP: Look Past the Bad Press It is the most important Microsoft product for consumers since Windows 95 XP Tips: Where Are My Files? Since Microsoft's new OS is a true multi-user system, the old My Documents folder doesn't work quite the same way anymore It May Be Time to Move to a New Office With Office XP, Microsoft has focused on making existing features more usable • More from Tech and You • Video from Tech and You | |
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