DOCUMENT:Q155621 08-AUG-2001 [winnt] TITLE :Comparison of Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows NT PROD/VER:WINDOWS:; winnt:4.0 OPER/SYS: KEYWORDS:kbfaq ====================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information in this article applies to: - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 - Microsoft Windows 95 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY ======= This article discusses feature differences between Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 and Microsoft Windows 95. MORE INFORMATION ================ Both Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 are helping companies realize the benefits of a more reliable, more manageable operating system. Both run the latest versions of programs and take advantage of exciting new Internet technologies. Choosing the right mix depends on the current needs of your organization. Windows 95 is the easiest way to a 32-bit desktop with a reduced set of requirements, comprehensive compatibility, and advanced mobile computing tools. Windows NT Workstation 4.0 is the most powerful 32-bit desktop with its high performance and industrial-strength reliability and security. For a more detailed discussion of how to choose the right mix of Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation, please refer to the Microsoft white paper "Choosing the Best Windows Platform From a Businesses' Perspective," available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/platform/info/how2choose-mb.htm Additional query words: ====================================================================== Keywords : kbfaq Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3 Version : WINDOWS:; winnt:4.0 ============================================================================= THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY. Copyright Microsoft Corporation 2001.