Windows 2000 Professional includes changes to the look and functionality of the desktop, windows, and the Start menu, making it easier to use than previous versions of Windows. It also contains features that improve support for mobile users, and make printing easier and more flexible.

User Interface Enhancements

Enhancements and features that improve the Windows 2000 Professional user interface include:


Support for Mobile Users

Windows 2000 Professional supports the latest laptop technologies based on the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), which allows you to change or remove devices without turning off the computer. ACPI also lengthens battery life with power management and suspend or resume capabilities.

Features in Windows 2000 Professional that provide support for mobile users include:

Printing Support

Printing in Windows 2000 Professional has been improved to assist you in providing a more flexible network of printers. Windows 2000 Professional includes the following printing features and enhancements: