Highlights

• Stable and secure (C-2–level) 32-bit OS
  • multitasking, multithread , preemptive, not cooperative
  • protected mode only, configuration in registry
  • NT File System (NTFS), File Allocation Table (FAT), File Allocation Table 32 (FAT32)

• Windows 98 GUI and
  • HAL with Plug and Play (NT had very limited support)
  • HCL important, but not crucial as in NT
  • Good laptop support, unlike NT, and like 98, with hot plug and play

• New Features
  • Microsoft Management Console
  • USB, Digital Camera, and Multiple Monitor support
  • DirectX 7 (8 by download)

• Networking
  • Support for 15 network protocols
  • Internet Connection Sharing and Internet Information Services

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