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Windows XP Pro German at MSDN
The german version of Windows XP Professional is now available at MSDN subscriber downloads.
There is also a blurb on the subscriber main page: Windows XP Home Edition and the 64-bit versions will be posted next week
News source: MSDN Homepage
Microsoft tries to ensure XP compatibility
On Friday, the Redmond, Wash.-based software giant said it is making tools for consumers available for download from its Windows XP Web site. The 35MB file allows people to check for compatibility with their current hardware and software.
News source: CNet
States voice Windows XP concerns
The attorneys general of six states on Friday added their support to the government's antitrust case against Microsoft and expressed concerns about how the company's new Windows XP operating system will affect competition in the software industry.
News source: CNet