MicronPC Announces Its Desktop and Notebook Computers are Ready for Microsoft Windows XP; Microsoft Windows XP Upgrade Coupon Now Shipping With Qualified MicronPC Computer Systems.Business Editors/Technology Writers NAMPA, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 2001 MicronPC announced that its desktop and notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. have been certified See certification. as Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. XP-Ready. To facilitate the transition from Microsoft Windows Me and Windows 2000 operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. to the Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , MicronPC is offering a Windows XP upgrade coupon with all qualified PCs purchased prior to the official Microsoft Windows XP launch scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001. The combination of features in Windows XP gives business, government, and home users the freedom to create, connect and communicate in new ways, and provides them with a new standard in power, reliability, security and simplicity. Microsoft Windows XP is the latest version of the Windows operating system. Built on an enhanced Windows 2000 code base, Windows XP offers two versions: Windows XP Professional for business, and Windows XP Home Edition for the home users. Microsoft Windows XP is the new standard for dependable computing, giving the customer the best experience ever in digital photography, video, home networking and more. "MicronPC has a history of leadership in providing customers the latest versions of the Microsoft Windows operating systems. We are especially excited to be among the first to offer an upgrade path for Windows XP, Microsoft's latest operating system," said Paul Petersen, vice president of product marketing and development at MicronPC. "The powerful combination of Windows XP and Office XP will enable MicronPC customers to leverage technology to a greater extent to communicate more effectively, collaborate more efficiently, be more creative and productive." "Since the beginning of the Windows XP development phase, Microsoft and MicronPC have been working together to provide our customers with an exceptional Windows XP computing experience. With the Windows XP Ready PC program and MicronPC's upgrade program, we have made it easy for customers to plan their upgrade path to Windows XP come the Oct. 25 launch." said John Frederiksen, general manager of Windows XP Marketing MicronPC will include a Microsoft Windows XP upgrade coupon with qualified desktop and notebook computer systems. The upgrade coupon allows MicronPC customers to redeem and purchase the Windows XP upgrade kit for their new system when the operating system becomes available on October 25. The upgrade kit includes the Microsoft Windows XP operating system upgrade from Microsoft and step-by-step upgrade instructions to ensure customers receive the best possible upgrade experience. The Windows XP upgrade coupon is available with purchase of qualified MicronPC systems featuring a minimum of 128MB system memory. About MicronPC MicronPC, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control provides award-winning computer products and services for small and medium business, government, education and consumer markets. In addition to its direct business-to-business sales channel, MicronPC products are sold through leading resellers nationwide. MicronPC is held by Gores Technology Group, an international acquisition and management company, through its affiliate, GTG (chat) gtg - Got to go. The user is about to stop chatting. PC Holdings, LLC. MicronPC is headquartered in Nampa, Idaho Nampa (IPA: [næm pə]) is the largest city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States, and the second largest in the state. Only the capital city, Boise, is larger. . More information about the company can be found at www.micronpc.com. |
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