IT Priorities - Operating Systems - Windows XP
ZDNet | at | by Mike
Whenever Microsoft brings out a new operating system there is typically a lag of up to two years before companies feel confident enough to upgrade. Many will not make the leap until at least the first service pack release. Even though Windows XP was widely considered to be the most compelling Windows upgrade since Windows 95, it had its share of criticism.
The operating system took some stick for omissions such as the lack of support for USB 2.0 and Bluetooth (Wi-Fi and FireWire were the favoured options), and while this would be more likely to deter consumers than business buyers, the new product activation mechanism, trialled on a mass scale for the first in Windows XP, was seen as a potential administrative headache for IT managers. Despite the continued unpopularity of product activation, the headache appears to have been kept to a manageable level, and many companies are now in the process of migrating to Windows XP. Plus, of course, that first service pack is now available. Move over Windows 2000.
In the accompanying toolkit you'll find features showing you how to make the best of Windows XP in your company, and how to deal with issues such as migration from previous versions. We also have some very good reasons why you might want to think twice before making the upgrade.