By building on the proven Windows 2000 operating system, Windows XP Professional delivers a reliable foundation you can count on to keep your computer up and running when you need it most. Not only is Windows XP more reliable, it also helps you more easily recover from system problems

Computers running Windows XP Professional outperform Windows 98 Second Edition, and meet the performance of Windows 2000 on commercial benchmarks. Not only will Windows XP launch applications faster, in most cases, your entire system will start up much more quickly

Security features in Windows XP Professional protect sensitive and confidential data both on your computer and while you are transmitting over a network or the Internet. With support for the latest security standards and enhanced virus protection, Windows XP also protects you from some of the more common types of Internet attacks

From its fresh, new look to its intuitive, task-based design, Windows XP Professional makes it easier than ever to use your computer. You'll be able to get more done in less time, find items in a snap, and arrange files and folders in a way that makes sense to you. Simply put, Windows XP Professional helps you work smarter

Keep Your Business Running and Your Data Secure
Windows Small Business Server 2003 secures your network, keeps it up and running, and automatically protects your business information, allowing you to spend more time focusing on your business and less time and money on technology issues. You can:

• Keep your business up and running with an operating system that provides your employees with a working environment they can depend on.

• Protect your business and prevent lost productivity. Windows Small Business Server 2003 provides a secure infrastructure, including built-in firewall protection and secure remote access.

• Prevent data loss by automatically backing up company information. Your employees can easily retrieve accidentally deleted files and restore them to their previous versions

Maximize Your Employee Productivity
Your employees can easily find and share information in one centralized location, communicate and collaborate with their peers more effectively, and remotely access business information and resources. Windows Small Business Server 2003 enables you to:

• Provide one central place to store business information, making it easy for your employees to find and access the data they need at any time.

• Improve team performance by providing your employees with an internal Web site, where they can find and share documents and collaborate on group projects.

• Get the most value from your technology investment. Windows Small Business Server 2003 enables you to share resources and equipment such as printers, fax machines and phone lines.

• Access business information when away from the office. Employees can stay productive while on the road by having access to their e-mail, internal Web site, network files and even business applications from any PC with Internet access

Connect with Customers
Windows Small Business Server 2003 provides enterprise-class tools to help enhance your company identity. Stay connected with your customers from anywhere, anytime. You can:

• Connect with customers more professionally. With Windows Small Business Server 2003, you can host your own company Web site and e-mail, increasing credibility with your customers.

• Stay connected with customers from anywhere, anytime. Your employees can communicate with customers whether they're in the office, at home, or on the road.

• Streamline customer communications with one-to-many fax and e-mail capabilities. Employees can create and send faxes right from their desktops