At Microsoft, we're motivated and inspired
every day by how our customers use our software to find creative solutions
to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas, and stay connected
to what's most important to them. We run our business
in much the same way, and believe our seven core business units offer
the greatest potential to serve our customers in the coming decade.
They include: Windows Client, including the Microsoft® Windows®
XP desktop operating system, Windows 2000, and Windows Embedded operating
system.
Information Worker, including Microsoft
Office, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Visio®, Microsoft Project,
and other stand-alone desktop applications. Business
Solutions, encompassing Great Plains and Navision business process
applications, and bCentral™ business services. Server
Platforms, including the Microsoft Windows Server System™ integrated
server software, software developer tools, and MSDN®. Windows
CE & Mobility, featuring mobile devices including the Windows
Powered Pocket PC, the Mobile Explorer microbrowser,
and the Windows
Powered Smartphone software platform. MSN, including
the MSN® network, MSN Internet Access, MSNTV,
MSN Hotmail® and other Web-based services. Home
& Entertainment, including Microsoft Xbox®, consumer hardware
and software, online games, and our TV platform.
We are
committed long term to the mission of helping our customers realize
their full potential. Just as we constantly update and improve our
products, we want to continually evolve our company to be in the best
position to accelerate new technologies as they emerge and to better
serve our customers.
Microsoft®
Windows XP Home Edition
Overview Microsoft®
Windows® XP Home Edition is the next version of the Windows operating
system, which is designed exclusively for home computing.
Windows XP Home Edition puts the exciting experiences of the digital
age
at your fingertips. From digital photos, music, and video to building
a home network, Windows XP Home Edition brings you into the digital
age with ease.
Built on the solid foundation of
Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition
also sets the new standard in efficient and dependable computing.
A new visual design, reliable Windows engine, and new Internet
security
features combine with capabilities for sharing your computer, to
give you the
most dependable Windows operating system yet.
Benefits
- Handle digital media like a pro. Manage digital pictures, music,
video, DVDs, and more.
- Get connected. Windows XP has built-in Internet, home networking,
and real-time voice, video, and instant messaging support.
- Make the most of today’s Internet services. Windows XP can
help you publish pictures to a Web site, or shop online.
- The Complete Digital Video Experience. Now users can quickly transfer
footage to their computer for editing that's easier than ever. Windows
XP Home Edition includes all the great software customers need to
help them create, edit and share home movies.
- Invite a friend or support professional to connect to your PC
over the Internet to fix a problem or answer a question.
Microsoft®
Windows XP Professional
Overview Microsoft®
Windows® XP Professional is the next version of the Windows operating
system, which is designed for businesses of all sizes, and for individuals
who demand the most from their computing experience.
Windows XP Professional goes beyond the benefits of Windows XP Home
Edition with advanced capabilities designed specifically to optimize
productivity using the latest advancements in the digital world.
Built on the solid foundation of
Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional provides improved reliability,
security, performance and ease of use, setting the new standard
in efficient and dependable computing.
Benefits
- All the features of Windows XP Home Edition, including a new visual
design and reliable foundation; complete digital media support;
tools for instant messaging, voice and video conferencing, and application
sharing; and the ability to recover from problems and get help and
support when you need it.
- Premier mobile support for the ability to work offline or access
your computer remotely.
- Greater security, including the ability to encrypt your files
and folders.
- Built-in support for high-performance systems.
- Integration with Microsoft Windows Servers and management solutions
Microsoft®
Windows® Server 2003 Standard Edition
Overview Microsoft®
Windows® Server 2003, Standard Edition is a comprehensive, integrated
and dependable server operating system designed to help IT do more
with less by reducing costs and increasing the effectiveness of your
computing operations. Designed for small organizations and departmental
use, Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition provides high levels of
dependability, scalability, and security.
Create Operational Efficiencies
The core infrastructure
services provided by Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition takes the
best of Windows 2000 Server technology and makes it easier to deploy,
manage, and use. The result is a highly productive operating system
that is secure, reliable, and ready to use "out-of-the-box,"
with features that provide robust availability and scalability.
Key enhancements include: Dependability.
Includes new features and improvements that make it the most dependable
small business and departmental server operating system Microsoft
has ever created. It improves upon many technologies introduced
in Windows 2000 Server, such as support for smart cards, bandwidth
throttling, and Plug and Play support. New technologies, such as the
common language runtime, strengthen security to help safeguard networks
from malicious or poorly designed code. Scalability.
Scales up to 4-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP). Customers seeking
the highest availability and scalability should consider Windows Server
2003, Enterprise Edition or Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition.
Microsoft®
Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
Overview Enterprise
Edition Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition offers
significant reliability, scalability, and manageability improvements
compared to Windows 2000 Advanced Server and is capable of supporting
mission-critical workloads in enterprise data centers.
Features
In addition to including all the features in Windows Server 2003,
Standard Edition, Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition adds several
important features that enhance availability, scalability, and dependability.
Key features in Enterprise Edition include: •
Multiprocessor support. • Cluster service • 64-bit
support. • Automated Deployment Services (ADS). •
Microsoft Metadirectory Services (MMS) support. • Hot Add
Memory. • Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA). •
Terminal Services session directory. • Windows System Resource
Manager (WSRM).
Microsoft®
Office XP Standard
Overview Microsoft®
Office XP Standard is designed for users who require only
the core desktop productivity tools, integrating productivity innovations
throughout its programs to transform the traditional Office suite
into a
smarter overall work experience. By simplifying productivity, enabling
collaboration for everyone, and extending Office beyond the desktop,
Office XP Standard streamlines processes
and makes it easier for everyone to create and share important information.
Office XP Standard includes the core Office XP programs Microsoft
Word, Excel, Outlook®, and PowerPoint®.
Benefits
- Works with you. Whether you're working on your PC, company intranet
or the Web, new context-sensitive smart tags pop up with the options
you need—right when you need them. No digging through menus!
- Hands you tools. Now tasks that once required multiple steps are
just one click away. The secret? The new task pane. The bottom line?
You'll use more of the software features in Office XP, to get more
done in less time.
- Guards your work. Relax. Your work is safe with Office XP because
AutoRecover saves it at regular intervals while you work. Prone
to sudden power outages? Relax again. Document Recovery is designed
to save your PCs work-in-progress.
Microsoft®
Office XP Professional
Overview The
most significant version of Office ever released, Microsoft® Office
XP Professional integrates productivity innovations throughout its
programs to transform the traditional Office suite into a smarter
overall work experience.
By simplifying productivity, enabling collaboration for everyone,
and extending
Office beyond the desktop, Office XP Professional streamlines how
people work with information and one another, making
it easier for everyone to create, share,
and analyze important data.
In addition to the core Office XP
programs—Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook®, and PowerPoint®—
Office XP Professional includes Microsoft Access 2002, the Office
XP database solution that helps users store, access, and analyze their
data.
Benefits
- Works with you. Whether you're working on your PC, company intranet
or the Web, new context-sensitive Smart Tags pop up with the options
you need—right when you need them. No digging through menus!
- Hands you tools. Now tasks that once required multiple steps are
just one click away. The secret? The new Task Pane. The bottom line?
You'll use more of the software features in Office XP, to get more
done in less time.
- Guards your work. Relax. Your work is safe with Office XP because
AutoRecover saves it at regular intervals while you work. Prone to
sudden power outages? Relax again. Document Recovery is designed to
save your PCs work-in-progress.