Microsoft Windows (Continues)


Special topics

    * further reading: books on Windows
    * Should I switch to Windows 98?
    * What are the alternatives to Windows?

See also:

    * Windows XP
    * Windows ME (Millenium Edition)
    * Windows 2000
    * Windows NT
    * Windows 98
    * Windows 95
    * Windows 3.1

Intended purpose
   
Server/mainframe: Microsoft intends Windows NT or Windows 2000 for server use

   
Desktop/workstation: Microsoft intends Windows 2000 Professional for workstation use and Windows 98 for desktop use
   
Handheld: Microsoft intends Windows CE for handheld use
   
Real time: not appropriate

Kind of OS: proprietary

Release Date:

Current Version:

Cost:

    * Windows 2000 Advanced Server: $3,999
    * Windows 2000 Server: $999
    * Windows 2000 Professional: $319w50
    * Windows NT Server Enterprise Edition: $3,999
    * Windows NT Server 4.0 (standard): $1,129
    * Windows NT Server 4.0 (academic): $679
    * Windows 98: $209
    * Windows 95: $109