Updated: July 12, 2020 (May 6, 2002)

Anticipated Windows General Availability Dates

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The following chart shows the anticipated general availability dates for future versions of Windows. General availability is when customers can actually purchase and install the product and is usually about three to four months after release to manufacturing (RTM), when the finished, or “golden,” code is sent to the channel for duplication, packing, and distribution.

Product	Details	Expected General Availability
Windows XP Service Pack 1^1,2	Integration-tested bug fixes for Windows XP. New features such as support for Bluetooth.	Second half 2002.
Windows XP Tablet¹	Support for Tablet PC form factor, such as new “inking” technology.	Second half 2002.
Windows XP Mira¹	Support for wireless remote monitors.	Second half 2002.
Windows XP Freestyle¹	Support for TV-style remote control and 10-foot interface.	Second half 2002.
Windows .NET Server	Follow-up to Windows 2000 Server. Improvements to Active Directory. Built-in

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