17.MICROSOFT WINDOWS 3

In keeping with the theme of naming versions of Windows after the year it was released, the next version was Windows 2000. Windows 2000 was known as the professional version and was geared
toward business use. So, it was often referred to as Windows Professional.

Features of this new operating system included:

 Support for FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS.

 Increased uptime of the system and significantly fewer OS reboot scenarios.

 Windows Installer tracks applications and recognizes and replaces missing components.

 Protects memory of individual apps and processes to avoid a single app bringing the system down

 Encrypted File Systems protects sensitive data.

 Secure Virtual Private Networking (VPN) supports tunneling in to private LAN over public Internet.

 Personalized menus adapt to the way you work

 Multilingual version allows for User Interface and help to switch, based on logon.

 Includes broader support for high-speed networking devices, including Native ATM and cable modems.

 Supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) and IEEE 1394 for greater bandwidth devices.

While that might not sound significant to the everyday computer user, these new advancements made for a smoother running system with more capabilities than other Windows versions.

The year 2000 also saw the release of Windows ME or Windows Millennium. This version was meant as an upgrade for Windows 95 and 98 and was designed with end users in mind.

Overall, Windows ME has the look and feel of Windows 98 with some additional fixes and features not available inprevious operating systems.