W2K
Windows 2000
Example
Some of our servers are still running W2K
Uhh, yikes
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W2K is shorthand for the Windows 2000 operating system (OS) developed by Microsoft as part of its Windows NT series. Microsoft released the OS on February 17, 2000, aiming at businesses and professional users and emphasizing stability, security, and scalability.
The OS directly succeeded Windows NT 4.0, which was released in 1996 and was followed by Windows XP Professional in August 2001. It offered enhanced features like improved file management, support for Plug and Play hardware, and Active Directory for centralized network management, and was available in multiple editions, including Professional, Server, Advanced Server, and Datacenter Server. W2K marked a significant milestone in the Windows evolution, merging consumer-friendly interfaces and robust enterprise functionalities.
Computer users, including IT professionals and developers, widely used W2K in the early 2000s in computing-related contexts, such as forums, messages, and OS support documentation. However, the shorthand is mainly obscure now.