Most people think of Windows 7’s Windows XP Mode solely as a backward compatibility mechanism. In this article I will explain why this feature has the potential to change the way that Microsoft designs all future Windows operating systems.
By now I have no doubt that you are all aware of the hype surrounding Windows XP Mode for Windows 7. What you might not realize though is that Windows XP Mode is much, much more than just a backward compatibility solution. This technology has major implications that dramatically alter all future versions of the Windows franchise. In this article, I will tell you why I believe this to be the case.
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