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September 21, 2000, Microsoft India launched
the millennium edition of its operating system,
Windows ME (ME stands for Millennium Edition).
A take off on Windows 98, ME targets the Home PC Users
and specially aims to bridge the gap between PC users
and the Internet. Windows ME will be the last operating
system based on Windows 98.
Salient features of Windows ME
Multimedia
The most significant addition is the inclusion of new
drivers and new compression technology that simplifies
the process of importing and editing of digital images.
Using technology that is typical high-end video-editing
software, Windows Movie Maker, splits the video
(that is captured from a digital camera or imported)
into clips. Videos can be imported from all existing
formats except Real Media, but can be output only in
Windows Media format, not avi or mpeg. The Windows
Image Acquisition uses a wizard interface for previewing,
creating and managing images from scanners and digital
still cameras. Windows ME also comes with a new Windows
Media Player 7 that functions as a jukebox, besides
playing and storing music files. It works with most
standard audio and video formats.
Better Online Experience
With the aim to enhance the users online experience,
Windows ME has incorporated Internet features into more
applications. Thus MSN Messenger is integrated
with Outlook Express (Version 5.5). The OS also
includes Internet Explorer 5.5. The idea is to
build a platform for increased online participation
of PC users. Another feature of Windows ME is the removal
of the option to restart or boot to the MS DOS command.
The help system has been vastly improved, while error
messages are more informative. Other important features
include a better System Restore Wizard and System
File Protection.
System Requirements
The system requirements are a 32 MB RAM, 320 MB hard
drive.
According to Microsoft Hyderabad, the shipment
of Windows ME to Hyderabad will begin in October and
the product will be available in two weeks time. The
approximate cost is Rs. 5500.
For further details, contact:
SP Software, SP House, 1-10-45-46/1,
Chikoti Gardens, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 016
Phone: 776 6088
Rajendra Alliance Technology, F1, 4th Floor,
Pioneer Chambers, Hyderguda, Hyderabad - 500 029
Phone: 322 4578
Microsoft India Development Centre, 9th Floor,
Cyber Towers, HITEC City, Hyderabad-500 033
Phone: 666 1000
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