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Question about W2K and XP
Name: Sammy Date: April 25, 2002 at 13:05:44 Pacific
Comment:
Hi Folks!
Im going to build new computer for my home use so can anyone tell me which operating syustem is good for intalling on my new PC. I'm going to install either XP or W2K.....pelase help
Name: george Date: April 25, 2002 at 13:43:16 Pacific
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Post your system specs along with a detailed summary of what you wish to use your computer for.
Business or work--If you choose xp choose the professional edition. If this isnt an option choose windows 2000.
Email chat and kazaa--windows me. look for a full oem copy at ebay or ubid. you can get them for around $75.00
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Response Number 2
Name: Webster Date: April 25, 2002 at 23:54:29 Pacific
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A good piece of advice I read is never install an operating system untils at least the first service pack has been released.
XP has proven troublesome for many users and there is no service pack yet. This week the update site for XP Pro showed 19 critical updates and 19 recommended updates available - representing many megabytes.
If you want stability and like to sleep nights go for Windows 2000. There are two official service packs and an SP3 beta can be downloaded.
If you use W2K and want to try XP later you can dual boot it for evaluation (there are still trial CD's available from MS). May be worth creating two or more partitions to allow this option.
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