The operating system named Windows XP Simplified Edition is actually a kind of software called "Traditional PC Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PC". Some people call it WinFLP, which is a temporary solution designed for companies with a large number of low-end computers, because these computers can run Windows 98 smoothly, but they cannot be upgraded to Windows XP. WinFLP used to be code-named "Eiger". Although the old computer can enjoy the functions of XP, it actually turns the computer into a thin client. A computer with a simplified version of Windows XP can only run a few programs, and most software needs a remote server to run.
Although the simplified version of Windows XP can only run a few programs, it can run the security functions in the Windows XP operating system, which is perhaps the biggest highlight of the simplified version of Windows XP. Compared with Windows 98, which was just eliminated by Microsoft, the simplified version of Windows XP has excellent security performance and meets the needs of enterprise users. In addition, because some programs need to be run by a remote server, the working principle is very similar to that of a diskless workstation, which also increases the security performance of the simplified version of Windows XP to some extent. After the elimination of Windows 98, the simplified version of Windows XP will undoubtedly become a transitional product between Windows 98 and Windows XP.
As early as last September, Microsoft announced that Windows Fundamentals would be part of its software assurance licensing program. Mike, general manager of Microsoft licensing department? Mike Odeheim said, "Software Assurance is not just about upgrading. We hope to provide more value to users through this plan. " He also said that the main purpose of Microsoft's development of Windows Fundamentals is to meet the needs of corporate customers to extend the life cycle of old PCs. He said: "Turning a PC into a thin client is not a new concept, but we have not set foot in this field before." It seems that Microsoft has another plan to launch a simplified version of Windows XP.