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Step right up folks: Guided tour of Windows XP

By John Morris & Josh Taylor, ZDNet Reviews
23/06/2001



 

Windows XP: Guided tour

New Interface


The entirely new look of Windows XP is sure to grab lots of attention. The so-called Luna design--which you'll see popping up in other products from Microsoft--has big icons, rounded dialog boxes, and bright, colorful backgrounds. The desktop has fewer icons, the Start menu and System Tray show only the applications you use most frequently, and commonly-accessed dialog boxes such as the Control Panel have been simplified. The overall effect is a less cluttered and easier to use OS. But for those traditionalists who miss good old Windows, you can always revert to the "Classic" look.

Digital Photography


Building upon Windows Me's enhanced support for imaging, Windows XP should become the top operating system on the market for working with digital cameras and scanners. An enhanced My Pictures folder simplifies the process of transferring, browsing through, and manipulating images, and Windows XP also offers the ability to send images straight to an online printing service.

Digital Audio


Windows XP will include an updated Windows Media Player (version 8), and makes it easier-than-ever to burn your own CDs (you can bet the Recording Industry is really happy about that one).

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