There has been always competition in the software sector with all the operating systems out there [Unix, BeOS, Linux, Mac OS, and lets not forget Windows]. Since 10 - 14 years ago Microsoft Windows has been taking over, you can call it the "leader", although many people do not prefer windows and do not wish to use it but bad news, folks...You are going to have to use it either in work, or at home. Where ever you go you´ll see Microsoft products. The latest addition to the windows family is windows XP, and let me tell you, this OS is packed with goodies, based on the NT kernel Windows XP is very stable and reliable. Well, I am sure you are eager to know and find out about the latest updates, so let´s go.