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Countdown Begins! 倒记时开始！！5,4,3,2,1,fire!xp bomb!(2) "IDC expects that Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional will see more new license shipments by the end of 2002 than any other new Microsoft operating system has had in its first full year of availability," said Al Gillen, analyst at IDC. "This will make it the fastest-adopted version of Windows to date." Industry partners have demonstrated unprecedented support for Microsoft and the new Windows XP operating system. "PCs that combine Intel's Pentium 4 processor with Windows XP will be fantastic platforms for creating exciting digital media," said Paul Otellini, executive vice president and general manager of the Intel Architecture Group. "The launch of Windows XP will create a great opportunity for our entire industry to sell amazing new PCs based on the Pentium 4 processor." "The combination of Windows XP and Compaq PCs is going to transform our customers' computing experience, whether they are at home, at work or on the road," said Mike Larson, senior vice president and general manager for the Access Business Group at Compaq Computer Corp. "Compaq expects its most significant holiday sales season ever for our access products, and we are fully committed to delivering the highest-quality Windows XP computing experience for PC users." "We're looking forward to the reliability and ease of use of Windows XP," said Shantanu Narayen, executive vice president of worldwide product marketing and development at Adobe Systems Inc. "Windows XP is the release that we have been waiting for. By unifying the various Windows platforms, Microsoft is making it easier for Adobe to deliver award-winning Windows-based applications." Reporters, editors and analysts wanting more information about this announcement should join Jim Allchin, group vice president of the Platforms Group at Microsoft, for a conference call on Wednesday, May 9 at 8:30 a.m. PDT. They can join the conference by calling (800) 399-0081; the conference call name is "Microsoft Windows XP."
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