XP vs 2k! Choices; choices; always choices

Capt_Chaos · 29-07-2003

Which of these two os's would you ppl recommend.
My system is only a few months old, built by me but I don't know which os would be better. My machine is a standalone, I don't very often play games. I would like to know of any real advantages/disadvantages of one os over the other. Thanx

*Dee-ehn* · 29-07-2003

Since some time, I installed XP on my machine (instead of 2k, I've been using that one for years). Things I like about XP, is the somewhat updated interface (though I set it to classic mode), the faster boot times, the better 3D performance and the better support for a dual monitor configuration (or should I say: less buggy).

Something that really annoys me XP, is the reduced stability compared to 2k. Although it's way better than 98 ever was, I find Windows 2000 to be more stable (I can run 2k for over a month without a single program crashing once; XP sometimes suffers from explorer crashes)...

I don't know what I will be installing next: 2k or XP... mabye Linux

*ckin2001* · 30-07-2003

as your system is only a few months old, it should fly with either os.

the biggest difference, right now, is that xp is what everything is being developed for. very little is designed with win2k in mind. of course, dee ehn is totally correct, winxp isnt near as stable as win2k. im not sure anything is, though. besides some Solaris machine (and i've managed to crash those

).

Doughnut · 30-07-2003

One of the annoying thing about WinXP is the Activation. I re-format my computer at least twice a year and I have to re-activate WinXP everytime (there are ways around but I don't think it is appropriate in this forum

)

Cheers

*Chriso* · 30-07-2003

I've heard of people getting a version from microsoft that doesn't need activating (as they format and install major hardware often so microsoft (AFAIK) give them a version they don't need to activate).

*Dee-ehn* · 30-07-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Chriso
I've heard of people getting a version from microsoft that doesn't need activating (as they format and install major hardware often so microsoft (AFAIK) give them a version they don't need to activate).

These versions do exsist, but they are only distributed to big companies, like Compaq, Dell etc etc..

This versions are called "Corporate version".

*slayerking* · 30-07-2003

I format my HDD every couple of months and have no problems activating each time, So it's not that annoying as it only takes 30 seconds to do.

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Capt_Chaos New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: UK North Lincs Posts: 21	XP vs 2k! Choices; choices; always choices Which of these two os's would you ppl recommend. My system is only a few months old, built by me but I don't know which os would be better. My machine is a standalone, I don't very often play games. I would like to know of any real advantages/disadvantages of one os over the other. Thanx __________________ If you truly love something, Set it free. If it returns then it's yours, If it doesn't then hunt it down and kill it!

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Dee-ehn Retired Administrator Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: On my chair Posts: 15,198	Since some time, I installed XP on my machine (instead of 2k, I've been using that one for years). Things I like about XP, is the somewhat updated interface (though I set it to classic mode), the faster boot times, the better 3D performance and the better support for a dual monitor configuration (or should I say: less buggy). Something that really annoys me XP, is the reduced stability compared to 2k. Although it's way better than 98 ever was, I find Windows 2000 to be more stable (I can run 2k for over a month without a single program crashing once; XP sometimes suffers from explorer crashes)... I don't know what I will be installing next: 2k or XP... mabye Linux __________________ Every answer is just a question away... My other hobby is photography. Come take a look at what I do! Help us fighting cancer! Hardware tools: Prime95, Sandra, MemtestX86, MBM, DFT CD/DVD: Smartripper, DVD Decrypter, DVD Shrink, ForceAspi Check your CPU wattage online! Nederlandse dropship leveranciers ( gratis ) Linux: be root \|\| Windows: reboot

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ckin2001 MyCE Resident Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Strongbadia Posts: 3,464	as your system is only a few months old, it should fly with either os. the biggest difference, right now, is that xp is what everything is being developed for. very little is designed with win2k in mind. of course, dee ehn is totally correct, winxp isnt near as stable as win2k. im not sure anything is, though. besides some Solaris machine (and i've managed to crash those ). __________________ www.livingwithoutmicrosoft.org last 5 cd's Avril Lavigne - Whatever the new one is called Lucky Boys Confusion - Throwing the Game lostprophets - Start Something Story of the Year - Page Avenue Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Don't let schooling interfere with your education. -Mark Twain

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Chriso MyCE Resident Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 2,103	I've heard of people getting a version from microsoft that doesn't need activating (as they format and install major hardware often so microsoft (AFAIK) give them a version they don't need to activate). __________________ Videos of me playing piano, would be nice to have feedback from you all! [23:49] <Chriso> !seen Boobies [23:49] <JuPiLeR> I found 430 matches to your query; please refine it to see any output. OS: openSUSE 10.3 and Windows XP SP2 PSU: Enermax Liberty 400w - Modular Mobo: Jetway V266B CPU: AMD AthlonXP 2000+ RAM: 256MB Crucial PC2100 + 512MB Corsair Value Select PC2100 HDD: 120GB Maxtor ATA133 8MB Cache + 320GB Western Digital "RAID Edition" ATA100 8MB Cache Gfx Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6200 passive cooled Sound Card: SB Live 1024 DVD-ROM Drive: Asus E-616 CD-RW: LiteON 52246S DVD-RW: NEC ND2510A in external Firewire enclosure (Prolific chipset) USB2 Card: ALI chipset (got an NEC chipset one waiting to go in) Firewire Card: Not sure of chipset...but it seems to work D-Link Network Card My old Voodoo 3 2000 PCI has now retired, still in perfect working order though! Get Firefox! Join CDFreaks

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Doughnut New on Forum Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17	One of the annoying thing about WinXP is the Activation. I re-format my computer at least twice a year and I have to re-activate WinXP everytime (there are ways around but I don't think it is appropriate in this forum ) Cheers

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