Know your gear
Microsoft Windows XP is built on an enhanced Windows 2000 code base, with different versions aimed at home users and business users: Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional. Windows XP integrates the strengths of Windows 2000 - standards-based security, manageability and reliability - with the best features of Windows 98 and Windows Me - plug and play, easy-to-use user interface, and innovative support services to create the best Windows yet.