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Windows XP vs. Windows 2k Pro. comparo?

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I was wondering if anyone has published a comparison list of the pros and cons of Windows XP business edition vs. Windows 2000 Professional? The Microsoft website has a list and of course since "marketing" is their game, they make XP out to be the better choice. Can someone give me a nonbias opinion on this matter?
Thanks,
Bryan Greaves
Network Engineer
USDA
Washington, DC.

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by homer simpson instructor at large

Wait until Service Pack 2!!!! As per usual with any Microsoft Product.

XP does start up faster, runs more stable, has more options like built in CDRW software. Also has items like Remote Desktop ability...you can access machines through terminalservices. This itself may save $$ on costly maintenance visits. You can fix it across the network or the internet. This was the best feature which we plan on implementing on all desktops in the near future.

Disadvantage....some very worrisome security holes. If some of these were found so early in the products life, what does that say about its future?

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by ann777

My opinion is probably biased as well. But if you are looking for your computers to run in a business environment, go with 2000. If you need more and are willing to work through the security/new product issues with XP, then go with XP.

We as acorporate entity are moving to 2000, not XP. We're using Outlook XP though; the OS is still too new.

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