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  1. 16-03-2006, 07:46 PM #1
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    Question Reasons FOR and AGAINST Windows XP

    I currently have windows 2000, I am thinking of upgrading to XP this weekend just for the hell of it, but I can't really justify why I should. Will there be any real benefit?

    Reasons for and against please

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  2. 16-03-2006, 08:46 PM #2
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    If you're not having any problems with Windows 2000 Pro, I would stick with it. Windows XP does have a slight performance edge, but at this point and time, Vista is nearing it's public beta test and RTM release. I would wait awhile.
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    I now much prefer XP Pro over 2k, but with Vista coming up I wouldn't bother.
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    Hmmm... I don't fancy 12 months of a buggy, virus targeted windows version like vista.
    How much performance increase we talking?
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    virus targeted, after playing with vista beta i would say its the best secure desktop os i've seen other than a trusted platform!

    XP has some token rights management, and some APIs that certain applications require.
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    As an Ex Mac user for 16 years up until 3 years ago, I MUCH prefer XP to W2K, it is maybe a wee bit quicker, but more reliable and has better security with SP2.

    Asfor Vista... don'y think I will be going thar route any time in the next 2 years an maybe longer... till we see how it REALLY is, particulary DRM wise.....
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  7. 17-03-2006, 12:27 AM #7
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    not sure if it matters but if you want to play games there are some, ( or at least elder scrolls oblivion) that will ONLY run on windows XP.
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