Research firm Gartner predicts that most consumers won't switch operating systems until they buy new PCs.
New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani thanks Microsoft's Bill Gates for hosting the Windows XP launch in the city.
PC makers and software-application sellers are counting on Windows XP to revive sales in the slumping technology market.īut, based on analyst estimates and comments from CNET readers, XP may get off to a sluggish start.
The software is estimated to cost $39.95 at retail. The company also launched Microsoft Plus for Windows XP, a bundle of add-on tools and features, such as voice recognition for Windows Media Player, and several audio enhancements. This new term-XML Web services-you will be hearing more and more about that because Windows XP lays the foundation for that," Gates said. "In many ways this (Windows XP) is a transition. Mechanism designed to let consumers use all the services. Net My Services, the overall software architecture for Microsoft services, and Passport, the Net strategy to connect all of its products and properties, as well as the basic technologies behind
Windows XP is also the first operating system to test key components of Microsoft's widely publicized. Many analysts said the new operating system was the most important release of Windows since Windows 95, the forerunner to Internet Explorer and other Internet connectivity features. Microsoft has a lot riding on XP's success: The operating system ushers in new features tied to Microsoft's long-term strategic plans for media player software, digital photo tools and online services. Microsoft also hired musician Sting to play a midday concert in New York's Bryant Park. It shows a tremendous amount of confidence in the city of New York."įormer New York City Mayor Ed Koch, television personality Regis Philbin, Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz, and Intel Chief Executive Craig Barrett took part in the launch. Giuliani said: "I want to thank Bill for doing this launch in New York City. 11, Gates said: "New York is back and open for business." Referring to the terrorist attacks of Sept. "There's only one place to launch Windows XP, and that's right here in the heart of New York City," said Gates. "Today is a great day for PC users and a great day for the PC industry," Gates said. Microsoft, chipmaker Intel and PC makers are expected to spend a combined total of more than $1 billion on marketing for Windows XP.Ĭhairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates, accompanied by PC industry executives and New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, announced Windows XP at Times Square's Marriott Marquis Theatre. Microsoft ushered in Windows XP with a lavish extravaganza in New York. The long-anticipated operating system, which Microsoft says improves performance, reliability and ease of use, is available at retail as of Thursday.
The ISO Image file contains the SP2 update.exe as well as support and deployment tools.NEW YORK-Microsoft on Thursday officially launched Windows XP, the newest version of its operating system and what could be the company's most important product in more than six years. This service pack is available for Windows XP Professional, 圆4 Edition. In addition, it adds new features and updates to existing Windows Server 2003 features and utilities. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) is a cumulative service pack that includes the latest updates and provides enhancements to security and stability.