Windows 95 Versus Windows NT Who Needs What? Stefan Assmann
Could Windows NT really replace Windows 95 as the operating system of choice for both servers and desktops? Microsoft is sure that both Windows 95 and NT have a secure future until at least 1999. However, come the new millennium, don't be surprised if a new operating system rules your desktop.
Does this mean most users will--or should--bypass Windows 95 and move directly to Windows NT 4.0? In a word: No. What Bill Gates said years ago still remains true: "If you don't know what you need NT for, then you probably don't need it."
You may find that your company's needs are best evaluated by department rather than as a whole unit. Consider each department's technical expertise, current use of hardware and software and need for the following: security, performance, ease of administration, messaging services, remote access, interoperability with portable computers. When you assess migration costs, you need to compare training, equipment and ongoing support costs.
