Special topics
* further reading: books on Windows
* Should I switch to Windows 98?
* What are the alternatives to Windows?
See also:
* Windows XP
* Windows ME (Millenium Edition)
* Windows 2000
* Windows NT
* Windows 98
* Windows 95
* Windows 3.1
Intended purpose
Server/mainframe: Microsoft intends Windows NT or Windows2000 for server use
Desktop/workstation: Microsoft intends Windows 2000 Professionalfor workstation use and Windows 98 for desktop use
Handheld: Microsoft intends Windows CE for handheld use
Real time: not appropriate
Kind of OS: proprietary
Release Date:
Current Version:
Cost:
* Windows 2000 Advanced Server: $3,999
* Windows 2000 Server: $999
* Windows 2000 Professional: $319w50
* Windows NT Server Enterprise Edition:$3,999
* Windows NT Server 4.0 (standard): $1,129
* Windows NT Server 4.0 (academic): $679
* Windows 98: $209
* Windows 95: $109