windows 2000 and windows NT

Windows NT is NT version 4 and Windows 2000 is NT version 5.

Basically WinNT is older and does not support newer technologies, such as Universal Serial Bus (USB). In my experience, Windows 2000 is also MUCH more stable as a server and even as workstation (2000 Pro).

2000 requires more RAM and a fasterprocessor, but if you meet or exceed the minimum requirements -- then upgrade.

Windows 2000 is basically just a more modern version of NT 4.0. It supports massive amouts of new technology. From my experience with it I would say it's a bit more stable as well. It does have more requirements as far as the system goes, but a machine that's a couple of years old should be able to handle it with no problem.

windows 2000 was also made to look even a little more like a 95/98 os but with more security it also supports fat 32 wich nt 4 didnt. windows 2000 is alot more cooperative with multimedia apps and it also has a device manager making it more user friendly for adding hardware it supports plug and play and usb, firewire, and has more stability than nt4 or windows95/98

windows NT is the older os of the two. the two are similar in a lot of ways. 2000 has the look and feel of 95/98.
2000 also has as was mentioned in other replies the use of USB, firewire and other newer technological improvements.
one down side of 2000 is that if you have a peripherial and do not have drivers for 2000, you MIGHT be able to use NT drivers.
this is not a guarentee.
stability of 2000 is comparable to or better than NT SP4 or later.

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