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Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 Professional is the reliable desktop and laptop operating
system for businesses of all sizes. Building on the reliability and security
of Windows NT and integrating the ease of use of Windows 98, Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional offers a simple but powerful foundation for
businesses of all sizes. And with advanced feature for mobile computing,
it helps you work more effectively - in or out of the office.
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Most Reliable Windows: Windows 2000 Professional
delivers high reliability by building on the proven design of Windows
NT Workstation. The end result for business users is high system uptime,
fewer reboots and protection against user error. Built for Mobile Users: Windows 2000 Professional delivers a flexible and simple mobile solution allowing users to work anywhere, anytime. Improved power management, broad peripheral support, and Plug and Play makes laptop users more productive. Manageable and Easy to Use: Windows 2000 Professional is easier to deploy and manage and security is increased with standards-based protocols. Wizards help users perform many common tasks such as adding printers or configuring network settings. Internet Enable Your Business: Windows 2000 Professional provides the platform for building web applications through tight integration with Internet Explorer 5, and broad support for Internet standards. |
So what are the system requirements for Windows 2000 Professional?
- 133 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU.
- 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM recommended minimum; more memory generally improves responsiveness [4 gigabytes (GB) RAM maximum.]
- 2 GB hard disk with a minimum of 1 GB of free space. (Additional free hard disk space is required if you are installing over a network.)
- Windows 2000 Professional supports single and dual CPU systems.
For additional upgrading information, please refer to the Microsoft website.
What are the benefits of Windows 2000 Professional for the small business?
- Small businesses top requirement in an OS is rock-solid reliability, because down-time is more significant in the small business space because of their limited resources issue. So Windows 2000 Professional is a significant help.
- Window 2000 Professional's easy to use and manage features, provides a familiar UI, and small businesses want to limit time for user training
- Support for new devices, like Plug and Play means small businesses can add peripherals and devices quickly and easily, and without having to spend money on IT support.
Plus, there are specific small business features as well:
- Internet Connection Sharing allows multiple PCs to share one Internet connection
- Microsoft also provide the Quick Start Guide which ships with Windows 2000 Professional to specifically help small businesses get up and running on quickly and easily.
Windows 2000 Professional is now at Service Pack 2 (SP2) standard and provides the most proven next-generation desktop OS for business use.
