When implemented, Windows 95 can yield significant benefits to your organization in terms of reduced costs and increased system control. Because many decisions — starting with the decision to acquire Windows 95 — depend on these and other anticipated benefits, becoming familiar with the features and benefits of Windows 95 is the first step in deployment planning. See the following checklist for sources of information on Windows 95 features and benefits.
Reviewing Windows 95 Features
Task | Team | Start week | Duration |
1: Read Introducing Microsoft Windows 95, available from Microsoft Press (ISBN 1-55615-860-2) or the Windows 95 Reviewer's Guide (available from WinNews forums on the Internet and other online services). | Executive, Planning | Week 1 | 7 days |
2: Review total cost of ownership, migration, and productivity studies published by analysts such as Gartner Group, Inc. if appropriate Use these studies to assess the impact of Windows 95 on your business's bottom line. | Executive, Planning | Week 1 | 14 days |
3: Acquire additional copies of the Windows 95 Resource Kit for review during the deployment process. | Planning | Week 2 | 1 day |