Chapter 2: Operating System Fundamentals

Overview

Perhaps you have been using Windows XP for some time, and perhaps Windows XP made its way into your networking environment during the early days of its release. Or, perhaps you have had Windows XP thrust upon you recently, which has sent you running to the bookstore for a book just like this one. If you need to support Windows XP but the operating system is fairly new to you, this chapter will cover just what you need. However, even if you have been using XP for a while, you should read this chapter, because you might learn a thing or two about Windows XP. In fact, you may find quite a bit of information in this chapter that will make Windows XP easier to use and easier to support. In this chapter, you’ll...