windows xp versus 2k questions

[Schadenfroh]

1. Under the hood, how much of a differance is there between xp and 2k
2. does xp have more 9x components in it than 2k?
3. Is windows2k still faster than xp even with the latest drivers and service packs?
4. how much more memory does xp use than 2k?

 

[Voip]

I'd say they're pretty much the same. I've tried 2kpro, XP Home, and I'm currently running XP Pro. 2kpro seems a bit faster, but what do I know?

 

[EeyoreX]

1. Under the hood, how much of a differance is there between xp and 2k

Virtually none that matters. For all intents and purposes, XP is an updated version of 2000. Things like added compatability, eye candy and security updates.

2. does xp have more 9x components in it than 2k?

The XP codebase is very similar to 2000, I don't think there is any "9x components" at all. Making XP more compatable with more software and hardware doesn't require adding components of 9x into it. At least not from what I understand.

3. Is windows2k still faster than xp even with the latest drivers and service packs?

The OS is virtually the same. Turn of Windows XPs "eye candy" and you have 2000. The speed should be the same in an otherwise identical system. Other than bootup that is. Windows XP has significant advantage here and boots up much faster than 2000.

4. how much more memory does xp use than 2k?

In an otherwise identical system, with XPs eye candy off, I would bet about the same.

\Dan

 

[stephbu]

1 & 2) App compatibility layer is the most significant addition for XP - most of the Win32 API was 'shimmed' to better support Win9x/Win32c clients. While calling shimmed code isn't free - it is certainly very cheap. Depends what '9x components are' - if you're talking kernel objects - then answer is XP/NT and 9x kernels are totally different. Of course since Win32c is more or less a subset of the full Win32 API then some applications that were written for 9x appear in XP e.g. WordPad

3) Depends how you measure 'faster' - XP's Virtual Memory Manager has been greatly improved in the areas of prefetch application loading and Rockall process heap management - and of course it's thread scheduler is actually Hyperthreading aware now. Video Driver performance is identical or better usually (pending driver quality) just that XP has more fluff to draw.

4) While XP generally ships with more services enabled than 2K, footprint with similar services enabled is more or less the same.

 

[CQuinn]

<nitpick> Wordpad can be found on Windows 2000 as well. </nitpick>

 

[Neyd3400]

I have own win 2000pro and xp pro. They are very similiar and very stable compared to win98se. XP pro boots up faster, but 2000 is pretty quick as well.

Obviously XP looks great especially if you install stylexp. It looks fantastic. I haven't had a driver problem for few years. When XP first came out I had some joystick and soundcard issues. For what ever reason I've always had problems installing controller cards (raid) with XP. Otherwise installation and setup it real easy with both OS.

The only thing I hate about XP is that I can run 2000 all over my house, but with XP I can only run one copy. Unless I spend more $$$.

 

[jjyiz28]

Originally posted by: Neyd3400


The only thing I hate about XP is that I can run 2000 all over my house, but with XP I can only run one copy. Unless I spend more $$$.

you just don't know where to look. =)

heheheheh

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: jjyiz28

Originally posted by: Neyd3400


The only thing I hate about XP is that I can run 2000 all over my house, but with XP I can only run one copy. Unless I spend more $$$.

you just don't know where to look. =)

heheheheh

i think he would REALLY like the corporate edition of XP pro

 

[spyordie007]

Originally posted by: jjyiz28

Originally posted by: Neyd3400


The only thing I hate about XP is that I can run 2000 all over my house, but with XP I can only run one copy. Unless I spend more $$$.

you just don't know where to look. =)

heheheheh

You can only run 2000 in one place and you can only run XP in one place. Anything more of either is illegal, get over it.

 

[Nothinman]

Under the hood there were a significant number of changes that don't directly affect most people but in general are the natural progression from NT 5 to NT 5.1. I found an article detailing the improvements on MSDN at one point but don't have the link handy.

 

[jjyiz28]

Originally posted by: spyordie007

Originally posted by: jjyiz28

Originally posted by: Neyd3400


The only thing I hate about XP is that I can run 2000 all over my house, but with XP I can only run one copy. Unless I spend more $$$.

you just don't know where to look. =)

heheheheh

You can only run 2000 in one place and you can only run XP in one place. Anything more of either is illegal, get over it.

corporate edition xp, that is service pack 1 friendly. its out there if you know where to look.

 

[spyordie007]

corporate edition xp, that is service pack 1 friendly. its out there if you know where to look.

I know, and if you have licensing you dont have to look very hard.

If you do not have licensing it's illegal and also not appropreate to discuss on these forums.