1. The Future of Windows ComNET 2002 DC David Strom david@strom.com 516 944 3407

2. Windows XP Home Professional 64-bit versions

3. Recommended configurations 256kB RAM 5 GB hard disk (XP takes up 1 GB) 300 MHz CPU 8 MB video card

4. What is in the 64-bit version Support for large (> 2 GB) files Support for 16 GB RAM New Itanium Intel CPUs (HP, Dell, IBM)

5. What Home version doesn’t have Internet services (web, ftp, NNTP, SMTP) – limited to 10 connections like Win2kPro Offline file browsing (like Win2kPro) Encrypted file system for multiple users Supports two CPUs Policy management, installation options Remote control

6. Remote control options Remote Desktop Sharing XP Pro: host or client XP Home: client included Earlier Windows versions: need XP install CD Remote Assistance XP Pro/Home only, and both can see each other’s screens, initiate sessions via email

7. Networking enhancements Personal firewall (off in Home, on in Pro) Universal Plug and Play Wireless networking support

8. Entertainment enhancements Movie maker (but still not as good as iMovie!) Media player integration into IE Browsing and manipulation of digital video and still images

9. Annoyances Activation Closer tie-in of MSN, Passport, Messenger, and Media Player to the OS Control Panels, some other functions have new locations and interfaces

10. Upgrade recommendations Win2k working ok: wait Win 95/98 and have the machines that can handle XP: do the upgrade now NT Wkstn or 2kPro: upgrade to Pro NT or 2k Server: wait