Built on the enhanced Windows 2000 engine, Windows XP will do a better job of uniting traditionally disconnected software, devices and services like the Internet, Microsoft said. The design will be the most significant update to the Windows interface since Windows 95, Microsoft said. The software giant demonstrated new applications for Windows users. For example, anyone with a digital camera or scanner can copy pictures to their PC and view, print and share them on the Internet. Windows XP promises to make it easier for users to acquire digital music files and transfer them to portable listening devices.
Music is hard to work with.
It's hard to have a play list. Microsoft hypes convenience factor Microsoft founder Bill Gates introduces Windows XP Users will find it more convenient to do everything from watching digital movies to contacting someone for technical support, the Redmond, Washington-based company said. Windows XP will not become available to the public until the second half of 2001. But some computer industry leaders like Compaq Chairman and CEO Michael Capellas have already pledged their support. The second beta version of Windows XP is scheduled for release in March to a limited number of users, partners and beta testers.