XP or 2k

[INemtsev]

I tried both for a month which should I keep.

 

[MuffD]

If you've tried both for a month. Which one seemed better for your needs? Did one run quicker than the other? Did you need features from XP that you could not get in 2000?

 

[PanzerIV]

If you want to have the latest and greatest you can pretty much turn off all of the eye candy and unnecessary features of XP and have in essence, a Win2k box. The advantage is XP will be supported longer and may have an edge in stability.

 

[ojai00]

XP takes a bit to get used to but I like it a lot over 2000. Like PanzerIV said, you can turn off all the eye candy and you'll basically have the same look at Windows 2000.

 

[INemtsev]

XP seems to start faster I'll stick with it

 

[tdalton]

You're basing your decision on which OS to stick with on how fast it loads...?

 

[EeyoreX]

You're basing your decision on which OS to stick with on how fast it loads...?

All other things being equal, as is the usual case with the two opperating systems, why not decide on this basis? XP and 2000 are just about the same OS, so this decision is really about personal preference. The speed at which they boot is also a good deciding factor.

\Dan

 

[moregolf]

My XP Pro looks just like WIn2K after I dumped all the garbage. It is faster that 2K on my box...

 

[JBT]

I also run my XP Pro so it looks just like 2K I would say choose XP because it seems to be a bit more stable and will probably only get better. Plus some of the features are sometimes handy. I'd choose XP also for the faster boot times.

 

[chorner]

I find XP and 2000 to be about the same, and I too run XPpro but have it set to the Windows 2000 look and have disabled the Themes service.

For me though, XP is 1) just that touch faster 2) seems a little better game compatibility and performance wise 3) I have the SP1 XP disc, so I don't have to download 140meg services packs (which there are now 4 of for Windows 2000, not that you need to really install them sequentially, but still) 4) some of the minor upgrades to explorer are nice (albeit not too much different from 2000, but still nicer) 5) if you really like to much around tweaking Windows down to the last "drop", changing multiple video cards, overclocking and testing with a tonne of boots to test stability; sometimes you just get unlucky and muck up your Windows installation. For this -until I'm finished getting things just right- I leave on the XP system restore feature ... saved me some time VS 2000 for sure atleast twice so far; then I turn it off once everything is running perfectly.

Only benefits to 2000 are 1) price and 2) activation ... which really isn't a problem to those with honest copies anyways; its only those with pirated versions of the software who get pissy about the activation. Honestly, XP activation took a mere 2 seconds for me, was easy as heck .. and again when I upgraded my hardware and re-installed it it took even less time to re-activate. So its really not a problem anyways

go XP Pro if you have the $$ =) I'm lucky and got mine for MS employee discount rates hehehe

 

[Smilin]

Originally posted by: JBTele
I also run my XP Pro so it looks just like 2K I would say choose XP because it seems to be a bit more stable and will probably only get better. Plus some of the features are sometimes handy. I'd choose XP also for the faster boot times.

Try something for me. With the exception of the goofy control panel, leave everything at default XP settings. Deal with it for about three days. I think you'll find you work faster after you get used to it. XP was designed to run with a desktop cluttered full of windows. Stretch your start menu to it's limits, turn 'favorites' on in the start menu and populate it with the folders you visit often, not just links. Keep your desktop relatively clean. Remember 3-days...you'll be amazed.

 

[jose]

Are their any performance benchmarks ? xp vx 2000

I've been using win2000sp3 & had zero problems. (p4b533e/3.34ghz/512/ti4400)
My friend is trying to get me to run XP when I upgrade .(p4c800/3.0ghz/1024/9800p)

His system gets random reboots every once in a while. He's running XPsp1 (p4c800/2.4/1024/9800aiw)

What do you guys think ?

Regards,
Jose

 

[EeyoreX]

I've been using win2000sp3 & had zero problems. (p4b533e/3.34ghz/512/ti4400)
My friend is trying to get me to run XP when I upgrade .(p4c800/3.0ghz/1024/9800p)

His system gets random reboots every once in a while. He's running XPsp1 (p4c800/2.4/1024/9800aiw)

I don't pay any attention to benchmarks, so I won't address that further, as I am unable to. As for my opinions about the OSes. It has been said (by me and others) that 2000 and XP are virtually the same. They are based on the same (NT) kernal and behave the same. Performance overall will be about the same. I am willing to bet that your friends "random crashes" are due to something else. Heat, bad RAM, poorly written 3rd party software. I have serious doubts as to it being Windows's fault (unless he changed some settings to affect stability). Windows XP has been a rock for me (so has 2000, but that's to be expected, I did say they were about the same OS). If you have 2000 and it works, I see no real reason to get XP.

\Dan

 

[jose]

EeyoreX:

What about Hyper Threading Support ? do you see any difference ?

That's the main reason I'm considering the switch.

Thanks for the reply

Regards,
Jose

 

[phillydog]

XP/pro seems to be missing the security for file access 'per user', while win/2000 and win/2003 have that support.

 

[chorner]

PhillyDog ....

Sure it does ... go to : tools/folder options and uncheck "use simple file sharing" ... then go and click sharing for your folder, then click advanced and find ... it will list individual users you can select for permissions

 

[phillydog]

Originally posted by: chorner
PhillyDog ....

Sure it does ... go to : tools/folder options and uncheck "use simple file sharing" ... then go and click sharing for your folder, then click advanced and find ... it will list individual users you can select for permissions

Seeing your message both made me feel like a dumbass (which I deserved since this was so simple), and also gave me a peace of mind (since need this for work).

Thanks.... a million times.... had I had this when installing the FTP server, I do not think I would have had to go through the FTP wizard.....