Microsoft's antitrust saga will probably not end with the Government's 1998 case for its windows monopoly. In October 2001 Microsoft launched windows XP, a major new upgrade of the Windows operating system. It is undoubtedly the most important product release for the company since Windows 95. According to Microsoft, Windows XP is a more stable product than earlier versions of Windows. It also does a Superior job of handling pictures, video, and music.