Windows Millennium:
Dates of Use:
Released on September 14, 2000. Microsoft ceased supporting the platform July 11, 2006 in accordance with their Microsoft Life Cycle Policy.
Importance of Platform:
Considering the limited time span Windows ME served as the 'new' Microsoft platform (XP was released just over a year later), it is a somewhat insignificant addition to Microsoft's platform history. The major addition to the system was a "hibernate" feature, which prevented the computer from crashing while in sleep mode.
Requirements:
Processor: Intel Pentium 150 MHz or equivalent, 300MHz or faster if using Windows Media Player
Memory: 32MB, 64MB RAM if using Windows Media Player
Drives: 279-410 MB Disk space, CD-ROM/ DVD, USB
Sound: Sound card recommended
Video: VGA or higher
Controls: Microsoft mouse/ keyboard compatible
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