Microsoft continues to produce a high quality product with new innovations and advancements even without the constant fear of a major competitor for its Windows operating system, but Microsoft seems to base much of their technology on gaining new market share in other areas. Windows XP is another improvement in the series of installments that make up the Windows family of operating systems for computers. Some technological advancements actually have a strategic effect by limiting the number of competitors for Microsoft's other products or by eliminating the need for extra companion produ…