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About the software delivered with your computer
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Operating system and other software
Windows
®
2000 Professional with Service Pack 3
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000 makes your computer work better by integrating tightly with the Internet and
networks and providing better system performance and easier system diagnostics and maintenance.
With Windows
®
2000, your system takes better advantage and has improved support of the latest graphics,
sound, and multimedia technologies. Easy addition and removal of peripheral devices, and the convergence
of the TV and PC in your home are also featured.
This exciting operating system is built on the groundbreaking features introduced with Windows
®
NT. At
the same time, Windows
®
2000 maintains the best support for older Windows
®
-based applications and
technologies.
For questions and technical assistance, go online to:
http://support.microsoft.com/directory
Internet Explorer 6.0
Microsoft Corporation
Internet Explorer is the Microsoft Internet browser allowing you to surf the World Wide Web. The Setup
Wizard configures your computer to connect automatically to your service provider. A full e-mail package
enables you to send and receive mail - including attached files - across the Internet. NetMeeting, Outlook
Express and Microsoft Chat are just some of the components bundled with Internet Explorer 6.0. Internet
Explorer 6.0 also includes 128-bit encryption, the highest possible level of protection for all your Internet
communications, including credit card use and financial transactions. A complete online tutorial helps new
users become comfortable using the Internet.
For questions and technical assistance, go online to: