Chapter . Introduction

What is Windows XP all about? Everyone is asking this question, and you’ll find there are more than a few opinions about the answer. Windows XP has generated more than a little press and for more than a few reasons. With Windows XP, Microsoft has combined two long-standing product lines. People wonder if Windows XP is up to the task of providing services for all of the Windows markets: home, small business, and enterprise alike. In fact, that’s one of the topics we discuss in this book—you’ll learn just how well Windows XP can meet your needs. In many cases, the answers will surprise you. Windows XP is one of those products that looks like a simple upgrade, but provides more than many people think that it will.

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