Windows 2000 vs Windows XP

[M16Grenadier]

I've used both Windows 2000 and XP. What is the better choice, in your opinion (I'm reformatting another system and I need an idea of what OS I should use). I have both Windows 2000 (I got a copy from my friend), and Windows XP Corporate Edition (Burned Copy I was given by system builder).

 

[spherrod]

What are you using the system for? With your spec I would go with Windows XP

 

[The Green Bean]

XP!

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

XP /w classic theme

 

[The Green Bean]

but corporate edition=pirated rite?

 

[Calin]

I have Windows 2000 and Windows XP, and prefer the Windows 2000. Startup time (longer on Win2k) is not an issue for me, as I rarely restart the computer

Calin

 

[mikecel79]

Whichever one you legally own, which would be none of them...

 

[DarkKnight]

Originally posted by: JustAnAverageGuy
XP /w classic theme

my choice too

 

[M16Grenadier]

My personal preference for my own PC is Windows 2000, since it is more stable and basic.

However, I got to think, will the extras in Windows XP be better for a family computer than Windows 2000?

 

[MrChad]

Talk to us when you have two legal choices.

 

[dderolph]

Whichever one you legally own, which would be none of them...

 

[Psych]

Windows 2000 is less bloated and isn't as nagging. It also lacks Windows Product Activation, but you don't have a legal copy of XP so that isn't important.

With a little tweaking, XP can be just as efficient and clean as Windows 2000 with a little more room for expansion, so go ahead with XP.

 

[lucrioual]

I ran XP and 2000 at the same time for a while, and I came to the conclusion that i liked XP better, and as said before, classic theme.

 

[pitupepito2000]

Out of the two choices I personally like 2K better, because is less bloated. XP is evil, don't use it. XP also has a lot of features that you don't need that much. In the Windows world, and upgrade is only worth it every 5 years, if the OS has been completely remodeled and change.