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Been asking this in a few forums now - which is the better OS - Windows 2000 Pro of Windows XP Pro

I have both, currently using XP, but some of the advice given would indicate that 2000 Pro would be better

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I maily use it for surfing, d/l music and movies and play a few games - doom 3, halo etc

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As yours is a subjective, "opinion" type question rather than an actual technical question/problem concerning Win 2K or XP, the Geek's Lounge is really the more suitable forum for this thread. I'm moving it there now...
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Thank you for moving it to the correct place
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No sweat- that's what I get paid for.


...Oh, wait- it's the job I don't get paid for, isn't it?
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If you plan on installing recent PC games on your system, there is simply no contest. Windows XP is the OS of choice!
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Originally Posted by Catweazle
If you plan on installing recent PC games on your system, there is simply no contest. Windows XP is the OS of choice!
Why is that - Win2000Pro is supposed to be more stable - or is it due to compatability with the newer games?
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Windows XP is an OS designed with games in mind, Windows 2000 is not. XP has better all-around driver support for components, better compatibility with games (particularly older ones), and features 'out of the box' which suit the needs of gamers quite well.

The stability issue is, quite frankly, a myth. Windows XP s the stablest version of Windows I've used, without a doubt.
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Thank you for your advice
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I use both ... they each have strengths ... Win 2000 has given me less cause to be concerne about older software ... Win XP Pro ... a delight to use with newer applications --- Mind you they are installed on different hardware bases as well with the Win 2000 on an AMD T-Bird 1333 with a gig of ram and a 64 mb vid card ... The XP Pro is on an AMD 64 3200 with a gig of ram and a 128 mb vid card ... mileage varies -- the Win 2000 box burns CD's and runs office apps quicker -- but the 64 does video editing and DVD's to beat the band ....
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Mmm - I didn't think it was completely clear-cut.

As I have already got Win98SE, XP Pro and Linux multi-booting, I may dump Linux and go with 2000 Pro - just for a change,you know.
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