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Will a network with some XP and some 2000 machines work properly? Would there be any specific problems with setting up this network?
Also, is XP as good as 2000 for multiple users? (multiple logons, security etc).
Thanks!
by ann777
1) Yes, a mixed network of XP and 2K will work fine.
2) No problems with the network or its setup as long as your users id's and shares are properly setup.... and you have the XP and 2000 drivers for all of your hardware.
3) IMO XP is better. But for both, if these machines have Internet access, then make absolutely sure you place the latest security patches on both these OSes.
by lee_colmer
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by hereinoz
Just to add to what Anna has said.
XP Professional with "simple file sharing" (I think that is the term - not near an XP box at the moment so can't check) disabled will give you the same level of log ons & security as Win2000. WinXP Home will not, and if you leave "simple file sharing" enabled, WinXP Pro will not.
XP is far better from a multimedia point of view but is more resorce hungry than 2000. You could happily run 2000 on a 266MHz Pentium with 192Mb RAM (I do), but I wouldn't run XP on that - I would fall asleep waiting for things to happen.
From a networking point of view, those two operating systems are much easier to get working than, say WinXP with Win98. You shouldn't have any difficulties at all, but heed Anna's advice re the critical updates - they don't call them critcal for nothing!!
Cheers,
Alan.
by lee_colmer
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