Microsoft hopes product naems say 'Web.'(plans to rename and reposition Windows and Office programs as Windows XP and Office XP)

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As growth slows dramatically for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, the company plans to rename new versions Windows XP and Office XP. The initials are meant to stand for the word 'experience.' The upgraded versions will allow for integration of computer functions from various devices and programs.

Planning, Marketing, Suites (Software), Names, Microsoft Office (Business application suite), Integrated software, Business application suite, Microsoft Windows (Operating system), Microsoft Office XP (Business application suite)

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Will Windows XP be crowning feat for its architect?

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The head of Microsoft Corp.'s Windows division, Jim Allchin, touts the new Windows XP operating system's improved stability, simplicity, new features and ease of use. Analysts point out that Microsoft is introducing Windows XP in an unfavorable economic environment, and think consumers may well pass on the new system, since it only runs well on computers sold in the past two years.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Allchin, Jim

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Growing pains: house of Microsoft has many Windows

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Microsoft is planning to release so many different versions of its Microsoft Windows operating system that it is becoming difficult to distinguish among the different models. Windows 3.1 is the mainstream version at the moment, and accounts for the majority of Windows revenues. Windows NT is the new version that is intended for use on servers and by professionals such as engineers. Windows for Workgroups is a modified version of Windows 3.1, offering functions built in for limited networking among small work groups. Windows for Pen Computing will be pre-installed on portable computers that work with special electronic pen input devices. Chicago is the code-name for the the upgrade to Windows 3.1, and will likely be called Windows 4.0. Modular Windows is the family name for a host of stripped down versions of Windows, intended for use on entertainment systems and non-microcomputer office machines.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Column, GUI, Graphical user interfaces, Graphical user interface, Operating System, Software Design, Network Operating System, Network operating systems, Microsoft Windows 3.1 (GUI), Microsoft Windows for Workgroups (Network operating system), Microsoft Windows 95 (Operating system)

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