Re: What percentage of the computer using population have XP?

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From: Ron Martell (ron.martell_at_gmail.com)
Date: 12/30/04


Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 20:18:08 GMT


"Vagabond Software" <carlfenley-X-@-X-san.rr.com> wrote:

>There's no confusion at all. Windows 2000 was to NT what Windows 95 was to Windows 3.0. Windows 98 and Windows ME are basically Windows 95 plus, especially Windows 98 when compared to a fully patched Windows 95B with IE 4.1 and Active Desktop enabled. Windows XP, as you suggest, is Windows 2000 with new paint and shiny fenders.
>

There is quite a bit more than just "new paint and shiny fenders" in
XP compared to 2000, especially in the areas of multimedia and gaming.

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada

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