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Need an research paper on windows os. Needs to be 2 pages. Please no plagiarism. Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 is a server operating system formed by Microsoft. Introduced on April 24, 2003 as the successor to Windows 2000 Server, it is considered by Microsoft to be the foundation stone of their Windows Server System line of business server goods.

Windows Vista

Windows Vista is a row of graphical operating systems used on personal computers, as well as home and business desktops, notebook computers, Tablet PCs, and media centers. Windows vista contains a new graphical user interface and a visual style dubbed Windows Aero.

Differences

The major difference between the two operating systems called Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003 is that both of them are built for different use. Windows Server 2003 has been built for being a Server for a Internet Service Provider. As for Windows Vista it is a operating system built for home or desktop computers. Windows Server was launched way before the launch of Windows Vista hence the later one is equipped with better technology. Windows Vista is more user friendly as it has been made for home usage but the Windows Server 2003 is made for administrators of a network hence it has a technical user interface. Windows Vista as compared to Windows Server 2003 has more restrictive licensing terms, the inclusion of a number of new Digital Rights Management technologies aimed at restricting the copying of protected digital media, and the usability of other new features such as User Account Control. All these have gone against it and the Windows Server 2003 leads in this area Apart from all this Windows Server 2003 is more secure comparatively.

Windows XP as a client

Windows XP as a client Operating System has been a huge success among LAN and P2P users. The major factor that has made windows XP such a huge success is its user friendliness and the easy user interface it offers. Automatic detection of any hardware plug and play devices without having to install the drivers through a CD has made it even more famous. The windows security system provides much safer Internet browsing and faster speeds to the user. Apart from all this Windows XP is compatible with any latest device and software that is being offered in the market. For example the latest Msn Messenger is compatible with windows XP. Sharing data on LAN becomes easier by the use of Windows XP. Windows XP provides wizards to guide a user during any process whether a user is installing minor software or installing Windows XP itself. Windows XP has enhanced online gaming and gaming on LAN by its special features. Windows XP enables a computer to use its resources in a much effective way comparing to the older operating systems. Windows XP gives the user a greater deal of freedom or control over his actions while interacting with other LAN users and enables a user to select the level of interaction with each user. It increases privacy by allowing different users of the same PC to have different settings for themselves through customizing each and every single aspect of their settings.

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