Extending its tentacles.

Software giant Microsoft is reasserting its position. On October 25, 2001, Microsoft will launch the new version of its flagship computer operating system, Windows XP. After years of internal disputes, struggling to catch up with the Internet, and a long and complex antitrust trial, Windows XP is...

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Publicado en:Economist Vol. 361; pp. 59 - 62
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Economist Newspaper Limited 10/20/2001
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Sumario:Software giant Microsoft is reasserting its position. On October 25, 2001, Microsoft will launch the new version of its flagship computer operating system, Windows XP. After years of internal disputes, struggling to catch up with the Internet, and a long and complex antitrust trial, Windows XP is the right product to revive Microsoft's fortunes—it is the first version of the 15-year-old program not to have a crashing problem. Details are provided of the features of Windows XP, of previous Microsoft launches, and of other new products soon to be launched.