Windows
Windows XP is supposed to
make computing simpler and more fun. If you're upgrading
from Windows 98 or Me, it should be more reliable--and
less crash-prone.
Why?
First, the core of the operating system is built
on Windows NT/2000 technology, which has proven
to be more robust and more stable than Windows 95,
98, or Me.
Second, Microsoft wants to
validate the quality of third-party drivers, which
have caused system instability in the past. Vendors
are supposed to submit their drivers to an independent
organization called Windows Hardware Quality Labs
(WHQL), where they're tested for reliability. You
can still install any driver you want, but in Windows
XP you'll be warned if the driver hasn't been verified
and WHQL-approved.
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