How many software engineers work on Windows XP product at Microsoft? If possible, please categorize them according to their tasks (i.e. programming, debugging, designing etc).
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askbill@microsoft.com\n\nSend your annoying questions there, not at us.
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Unfortunately, most programs (including WindowsXP) today create temporary files as they work on your computer.  This includes numerous temp files every time a particular program may update itself.  While there is no preset number, you should expect around 500,000 for a fully installed XP SP2 system before you add any other programs or windows patches.  Over a million sounds like a lot, but in reality, really isn't.  My PC has close to 4,000,000 after every virus scan... and that includes photos, music, everything.
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Everyone that uses a Microsoft product is a Beta Tester.\n\nSeriously though, click the link below on the MS support site and it will walk you through signing up.
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What software program are you well versed with?\n\nI give you a simple example from Visual BAsic. Make your program first. Make an Executable File of your project and then using Deployment and Package Wizard make an installation setup for your software. \n\nGood Luck!
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There is the so called PC based, popular application used is MS Project, I will assume that you have tried your hand on this already.\n\nThere is also a collaboration type like MS Sharpepoints.\n\nThen there is the network based, like Agile, corporate user can define what are needs, requirements and task management in this system, its a customize application.\n\nAs for techniques, there are those who follows the MS Project schedule, there are those who refer to Gantt chart, then there are experience folks [including me] who rely on the ability to visualize the whole project, delegates and identify bottleneck, without using paper or notes.
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microsoft doesn't come with java that most people use.  go to sun java and download it after installing it, it should work.
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I have been running a 64 bit version of XP for several months now.\n\nIt runs fine. The only issue is software developers are just now starting to take advantage of the 64 bit architecture. As they continue to write 64 bit applications it's benefits will multiply greatly.\n\nNot many people today have ever used MS-DOS. Some of the old timers may remember typing commands into DOS but the majority of computer users today were raised on Windows.
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Software Engineering !!!
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Michele Castle has written an article about your question (see link below):\n\n\n"Windows XP comes in several versions, the most popular for desktops and laptops being Home and Professional. The Home version is generally intended for personal use, while the Professional version is for business use. However, the two differences between the two versions sometimes necessitate home users choosing the Professional version. Likewise, the Professional versus is not always needed for small businesses.\n\nIn early 2007, Microsoft is expected to release Windows Vista, the next generation of Microsoft Windows. Once Microsoft releases Windows Vista, Microsoft will only provide support for Windows XP Home for two years. Because it is a business product, Windows XP Professional will receive seven years of support, extending the useful life of a Windows XP Professional computer significantly.\n\n, I recommend that you purchase Windows XP Professional instead of XP Home. Windows XP Home offers the following features:\n\n    * New interface - the redesigned interface is easier to use than in previous versions\n    * Windows Media Player - find, play, and organize your media files\n    * Windows Messenger - communicate and collaborate with instant messaging, video conferencing, and application sharing\n    * Wireless capabilities - automatically configure a wireless network\n    * Multitasking - run multiple applications simultaneously\n    * Internet Connection Firewall - free firewall to protect your computer from attacks\n    * Multi-language support - enter text in any language and run any language version of Windows applications\n\n\nIn addition to the features available in Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional (compare prices) also offers the following:\n\n    * Remote desktop - access your computer from another Windows computer remotely\n    * Offline files and folders - access remote files and folders even when disconnected from the network\n    * Dual processor support - use two CPUs instead of one\n    * Greater access control - restrict access to files, folders, and applications\n    * Designed for business environemnts - administration, group management, software installation, and more simplify the administration of a network\n    * Multi-language user interface - change the language of the dialog boxes, help files, and more"\n\n\nWindows XP Professional is much more stable than Windows XP Home. I have had both and Windows XP Home used to crash all the time on my computer, windows XP professional rarely crashes on me.However if you have waited this long to get Windows XP maybe you should wait a little longer and get Windows Vista when it comes out read this: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/editions/default.mspx
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Sorry you don't like it. Here is something I just now found. No guarantees. :) Open your add/remove window in controls and check the box at the top that says "show updates". The go down the list until you get to Windows XP - Software Updates. There should be a line for WMP 11. Actually two lines. At least that is what I have. Try uninstalling now. Like I said no promises. I'm happy with version 11 so I'll stay with it.
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You get Windows XP !!!
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it is illigal to run multiple pc's using xp\n\nmicrosoft are now checking for illigal copies when you update\nif found you will be asked to buy a new copy but they dont do anything more than give you an anoying pop up
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It can run MS-DOS programs, but it might not run them well, especially an assembler program because the program is designed to run commands on the basic level to interact with command.com (MS-DOS), but XP doesn't actually have a command.com.  It has the NT kernel.  All it does it try to interpret the MS-DOS commands.  You may not get good results no matter what you try.
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Hahahah! My brother! Why on earth would you want to use C++ to mod a WIN98? xp owns all. Seriously. But do you face any problems? You might because of the "tree" format of the 95 and below, but anything above would be IDEAL for C++ and pearl if you know what to do first
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I've been a programmer for 30 years.  In my experience programmers don't like to be shown up as wrong.  They aren't narcissists as much as egotists and I think that's what drives many of them to do a good job, create trouble with viruses, etc.
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Visit http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/evaluation/compare.mspx\nand you will get your answer.
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