Win2k vs. WinXP

[Moonbender]

I'm in Debian right now, I can't try it. Sources!

 

[CrowDog]

XP is fine, its easier to look at and its something new. Its dosent really matter either way...XP bashers are just bored. Read up on it and decide for yourself.....If ya have the money, try it! Why the hell not.....

 

[Auric]

XP boots quicker, has easier account management and has better dual monitor support. The last is the only reason I can see for "upgrading". The rest is flash and trash. There is a lot of crap that has to be disabled.

 

[AmigaMan]

Originally posted by: Moonbender
I'm in Debian right now, I can't try it. Sources!

Does Debian not allow Google searches? hmm...perhaps you should switch to an OS that does

Anyways, after trying it out on my XP machine, I found an IP listed while doing the netstat -an that I didn't have before. It's 207.46.226.40. I tracert'd it and it's sa.windows.com. I googled it and found this Slashdot article on it.

 

[Moonbender]

Well, he was the one coming up with accusations, he should have come up with some references. You're right, though, I ought to have searched for it, myself.
Anyway, I still have yet to see a site saying that the actual search results are uploaded to a Microsoft (or a governmental) site - the search terms are, which is worse enough, but not really the same. I'd be pretty appaled if the search results, especially on local files, were uploaded.

 

[ynotravid]

Originally posted by: Moonbender
Well, he was the one coming up with accusations, he should have come up with some references. You're right, though, I ought to have searched for it, myself.
Anyway, I still have yet to see a site saying that the actual search results are uploaded to a Microsoft (or a governmental) site - the search terms are, which is worse enough, but not really the same. I'd be pretty appaled if the search results, especially on local files, were uploaded.

I'm sorry if this rubbed you the wrong way but what I was trying to get at was something that really concerns me about XP. Which by the way I am using at the moment. I first ran into this topic here.

I am a fan of Unix/Linux but by no means was I trying to drum up anti-Microsoft sentiment.

 

[Moonbender]

Oh, I absolutely share your concern, even more so since I am (now) back in Windows XP, as well.

 

[BFG10K]

I definitely prefer Windows XP. It has more features (especially for low level tweaking), better gaming and multimedia support and I like the new interface too (not the new Start menu though).

 

[nord1899]

Originally posted by: Indus
I use and like both. I like XP better personally but is there any real reason to upgrade to XP from 2000? no.

If you're however running windows 98/ ME, yes upgrade and upgrade now.

The only real advantage to XP is its built in driver support is AMAZING. You don't have to do, install driver, reboot, install driver, reboot, etc. Also its a tad bit faster than 2000. (not really noticeable). And also its more tailored for the home user than a networking environment. Also its system restore helps quite a bit if you're new using computers.

But if you're comfy with 2k, stick with it. 2k and XP are basically like 98 and 98SE. Not much difference except in driver support.

I pretty much agree with this. If you have 2k, stay with 2k unless you can get XP for free (legally of course). If you have 9x/ME upgrade.