NT as an Operating System Microsoft developed Windows NT as an alternative to Unix. The basic operating system consists of a user interface shell (similar in appearance to Windows 3.1 for NT 3.1 to 3.5, and changing to look and feel more like Windows 95 for NT 4.0) de signed to run 32-bit programs.
Windows NT is rapidly becoming a major force in the computing world both as a corporate-strength operating system and as system for individuals requiring a powerful and secure computing platform. This book provides an up-to-date guide to Web browsers and Web servers for Windows NT. The particular strengths of this book lie in: a guide to the most widely available NT browsers including Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, and Mosaic; its description of the main NT server programs, including reviews of their security and scripting features; its comprehensive guide to the availability of NT resources on the world wide web; coverage of Java, VRML and WebObjects. Webmasters on NT systems will find this an invaluable resource when setting up and managing their web site.