The market for used computers, the promotion of style, and sluggish sales all scream the market has matured.
Can anyone tell me a reason for upgrading a server from Red Hat 7.3 to 8.0 or from Windows 2000 server to dot net server? What will windows XP do for me that Windows 2000 Pro will not? Windows trimmed in a pretty blue with round corners is not a reason. And having to learn new ways to reach the control panel or my computer is not an advantage. I can see little to reccomend Red Hat 8 over Red Hat 7.3. Infact I took 8.0 off my machine and put 7.3 back.
If you liked RCA TV in 1980 you are going to love Microsoft in 2015.
I am now able to play Need for Speed:High Stakes for the first time since Windows 98SE. The compatibility functions in XP are MUCH better than Win2kPro.
And no, I didn't miss your point, just had one thing like you asked :)
The remote access feature that comes free with Windows XP is amazing. Its functionality is similar to Symantec PC Anywhere, except the XP solution is about 1000% better than the Symantec product.
A few improvements, but 8.0 really isn't quite ready for prime time. Stick with 7.3 for the time being.