What Windows 98 did for USB, Windows XP will do for IEEE 1394. Microsoft urges PC makers to include at least one back-panel IEEE 1394 port, plus at least two more upfront along with the "Designed for Windows XP" logo. A system thus equipped will be able to boot from an internal or external 1394 hard drive, engage in P2P cooperation, send and receive MPEG-2 video, and make IP connections.

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