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Windows 2000 Pro or XP? (pg. 4)
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| Arbiter |
In my opinion, windows 2000 professional is a far superior operating system to windows xp for the following reasons.
1. Superior compatibility. Yes, some versions of windows 2000 have problems running open gl. If you download all the updates, however, this problem should no longer exist. On the other hand, XP is incompatible with about 10% of software designed prior to its release. It's a disaster. If you're getting XP with a new system it's ok, but I highly recommend against installing it on an existing one, as you'll likely find at least one or two vital programs not working. Older versions of Adaptec CD Creator and Norton Antivirus were both a problem when I tried XP, but the problems were fixed when I installed 2000 pro instead.
2. Superior durability. Windows XP's anti-piracy system is a form of spyware. If you like to play around with your hardware configurations, a crack is the only way to go, which is something you shouldn't have to do. Windows XP does not, in my experience, crash any less frequently than 2000 Pro. The only thing they did, insofar as I can tell, is replace the blue screen of death with an automatic reboot, which is basically what you ended up doing anyway. Great.
3. Superior user interface. Windows XP has an interface similar to windows ME, which makes it more difficult to manipulate your own system configuration. If you're new to computers, XP may be the right choice, but I find it treats me like I don't know what I'm doing, giving me all sorts of obnoxious warning messages every time I want to manipulate my system files. With 2000 professional, you still get some of the garbage, but it's not nearly as bad.
4. Sending the right message to Microsoft. IMHO, Windows XP is the AOL of operating systems. It may be easier to use than 2000 Pro, but it lacks the power and flexibility other operating systems possess. 2000 Pro is the best work Microsoft has ever done, and while it still pales in comparison to Linux, it's a step in the right direction. Windows XP is a step in the wrong direction. The improvements were superficial and the system runs less efficiently than 2000 Pro.
I have extensive experience working under both of these operating systems, and both are perfectly workable. However, I find that getting 2000 Pro to do what you want it to do is easier than getting Windows XP to do so. It's like Windows XP is more stubborn - it tries to make you do it Microsoft's way. I don't like that, so I prefer Windows 2000 Professional Edition.
Cheers,
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| Nadi |
| If im not mistaken doesnt winxp also leave you very vulnerable to hackers (open doors so to speak etc). Either way for me at least win2k has been much more stable for me rarely ever crashes. |
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| Fraggle |
ya 2k for me...been using a developer's edition...not sure if it's the same as 2k pro...i guess so
compared to 2k, xp is still quite buggy with drivers & some games...and it is also less secure than 2k
...sounds kinda stupid...but i've read a few articles stating so
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| Cafster |
| if you game XP is the way to go. Ive been using it since its oficial release to the public and its only crashed on me once. ive never owned a Win2k box but i have heard that when it comes to games win2k blows goats. so ive never had the desire to try it. |
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| HyPeRSoNiC |
XP all the way!!!!!
it has much more options for games and home use..... |
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| TranceNET |
XP is good looking easy to use nice....
i like it better then 2k |
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| Exile |
| XP... im just used 2 it... |
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| fieroavian |
XP, and here's why.
even though XP is catered for newbies, which means more bloated and annoying, quirks like error report, activation, and viewing images with default viewer can be smoothened, and it has goodies win2k doesn't have: native support of IEEE 1394 over TCP (i.e. 400mbps LAN), alpha-blending for icons, transparent icon label backgrounds, and a complete set of powertoys.
i've been using the NT line since 1995 and XP gives me the most fun. :happy2: :happy2: |
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| pnuemo |
| i use and only use windows 2000... it is much better than ty xp... BLEHK BLEHK BLEHK |
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| Zergatik |
| I prefer Windows 98 2nd Edition |
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| DJ Sunburn |
| I have XP and it sucks horribly!! The cosmetic upgrade is nice though. It just needs to not lock up as much. |
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| dj_s_harrison |
| I have Win ME, but im thinking of getting XP Pro. Y'all reckon its worth it? |
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