3DWIN (German) report that some german users have problems to activate Windows XP
Microsoft has released a new patch for Windows XP
X-bit labs has posted a review on NVIDIA Personal Cinema: VisionTek Xtasy 5564 Everything.
An english How to change the logon screen of Windows XP tutorial is available. Thanks Ekstreme.
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Microsoft hasn't ever issued a major version of Windows that lacked for controversy, surprising turns of events, or both. Remember the poke in IBM's eye that was Windows 3.0? Or how an unfinished interface undercut Windows NT's technical mastery? And then there was Windows Me — which seemed designed primarily to impress Microsoft shareholders.
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A new version of Tweak XP is out
AOL Time Warner's Netscape Communications division is the latest to jump on the Windows XP publicity bandwagon with this week's release of an upgrade to its Navigator browser, version 6.2.
The company is touting better integration with Windows XP for the new browser, which includes several new features and minor tweaks.
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The company is touting better integration with Windows XP for the new browser, which includes several new features and minor tweaks.
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Warp2Search has posted benchmark results between Detonator 21.83 and 22.50 under Windows XP
Compaq customers are furious that their promised upgrade to Windows XP may be delayed for up to six weeks.
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HOPELESS OPTIMISM must be a fundamental part of human nature, because we want to believe that new operating systems truly represent an improvement on their predecessors. It's easy to point to certain features in a new OS as examples of progress, but end-users often find that a new OS performs like molasses compared to the version they were using. As a result, CTOs wanting to capitalize on the benefits of a new OS may find that new hardware investments are necessary -- and expensive -- requirements.
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Anandtech has posted a new Windows XP article AnandTech Readers Speak-Out
ActiveWin has put up an article about Windows XP Product Activation
Thanks 3DWin for this one:
When you are using a notebook computer equipped with an Intel Pentium III Tualatin processor and the Intel 440MX chipset, you may experience one of the following symptoms with Windows XP:
- The battery life for the notebook computer is less than expected.
- When you use the internal modem on the notebook computer, Windows XP may seem to stop responding (hang).
RESOLUTION
A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem described in this article and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing at a later time, to further ensure product quality. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this fix
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When you are using a notebook computer equipped with an Intel Pentium III Tualatin processor and the Intel 440MX chipset, you may experience one of the following symptoms with Windows XP:
- The battery life for the notebook computer is less than expected.
- When you use the internal modem on the notebook computer, Windows XP may seem to stop responding (hang).
RESOLUTION
A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem described in this article and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing at a later time, to further ensure product quality. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this fix
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Washingtonpost has put up an article about Windows XP. Thanks John.
A new version of Tweak XP is available.
Thanks NaTaN for this one:
The Tablet PC will run a specialized version of the Windows XP operating system, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. This version will have all of the features of Windows XP Professional and additional features that are specific to the Tablet PC. All Windows software applications will run on Tablet PCs.
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The Tablet PC will run a specialized version of the Windows XP operating system, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. This version will have all of the features of Windows XP Professional and additional features that are specific to the Tablet PC. All Windows software applications will run on Tablet PCs.
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A new version of Customizer XP is out
Thanks CestLaVie for this one:
If you've been waiting to get a new computer until Windows XP is available, chances are you've already made your purchase and are anxiously awaiting its arrival.
However, you're probably dreading the task of moving all your data files from your existing system to the new computer, and then reconfiguring all of your Windows, e-mail, and browser settings. Performing this task can take days, even weeks, as you meticulously scan through your existing Windows system, tracking down all your data files and configuration settings.
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If you've been waiting to get a new computer until Windows XP is available, chances are you've already made your purchase and are anxiously awaiting its arrival.
However, you're probably dreading the task of moving all your data files from your existing system to the new computer, and then reconfiguring all of your Windows, e-mail, and browser settings. Performing this task can take days, even weeks, as you meticulously scan through your existing Windows system, tracking down all your data files and configuration settings.
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Consumers used to have to buy a computer to get a free Palm device or a digital camera, but the freebie bar has just been lowered with the release of Windows XP.
Staples, Circuit City, Office Max and other retailers are offering a cavalcade of freebies for a limited time to customers who buy the home or business edition of Windows XP. In some instances, the value of the goodies outstrips the cost of the software.
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Staples, Circuit City, Office Max and other retailers are offering a cavalcade of freebies for a limited time to customers who buy the home or business edition of Windows XP. In some instances, the value of the goodies outstrips the cost of the software.
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