ssion every time a user logs onto a different resource on the network. Internet Ready The Windows 2000 Professional operating system naturally integrates using the Internet with the rest of our daily tasks. From working with files and Web pages to sharing information with fellow employees or business partners, the flow of work between the desktop, the network, and the Internet is more seamless: you dont have to remember several ways of doing things.Small businesses can benefit from the ability to connect several people to the Internet through one computer. Large businesses can take advantage of improved communications management made possible using Windows 2000 Professional on their client computers; and all sizes of companies can use the standards-based technology in Windows 2000 to create custom applications that strengthen the connections between employees, customers, and partners.It wasnt long ago that the operating system only had to help you find files on your local computer or across the corporate network. Business computing has expanded to include the resources available on the Internet, and this has radically expanded the scope of information that one can use each day. The trick is going back later and finding the Web pages, files, graphics, and the myriad other bits and pieces of information you need to do the job.With Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 built in, Windows 2000 Professional offers the easy way to connect and work on the Internet, whether at the office, at home, or even offline. Internet Explorer 5.01 is designed to save time on the two most common taskssearching and keeping track of information. It helps you find and organize information on your hard drive, intranet, or Internet. With the Search bar, you can search faster and get exactly where you want to go. You can choose whether to search Web pages, people's addresses, or businesses and which search engine to use. With the integrated History...
