The new feature paid off almost instantly. This ability to develop and launch applications quickly is a cornerstone of the Internet-enabled company, and it is one of the primary reasons that eHome has adopted the Windows 2000 operating system. We want a simple environment where we can just plug in a Web server and run. Windows 2000 lets us focus on our applications and our business more than on configuring servers or laptops. Speed is just one reason that Internet startups are finding Windows 2000 indispensable to their plans.
Scalability is also crucial.
Users can also save searches and track specific types of items. Saved searches allow the user to receive automatic notification and updates on new and ongoing auctions in categories that they are interested in. The site also offers services for sellers. And we've seen some incredible spikes as people find out about us through publications such as USA Today and Yahoo, which named us one of their hot sites. As we grow, we need technology that can grow with us, and we're very happy with the new features of Windows 2000 that have helped us meet the demand without any downtime.