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Old November 27th, 2003, 07:31 AM
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Default Re: OT: Which is better: XP or 2000? > Another Piracy Discussion

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Originally posted by Slynky:
Well, PvK, you failed to talk about the fact that M$ has dropped support for W2000. So, if a vulnerability arises, you have been left out. There will be no new updates for that OS.
I assert that I was never under any expectation to completely discuss all aspects. I actually relish the non-support of Win98SE, because it means M$ is no longer (so often?) silently attacking my computer to hack my Version of IE, etc. Meanwhile, my XP system at work recently had the hated MS Outlook Express added to it during an "update", even though it Outhouse marked to not be installed at all in the Office XP installer and the Windows Components installer - apparently I'll need to uninstall the update in order to get rid of it.
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... Besides all that, you can't even legally purchase W2000 any longer. IF you do find a copy legitimately, you will be lucky. Just try to order a PC with it and see what you get.
Gee, when did that happen? My dad just bought W200Pro a week or two ago.

No comment about the amount of M$ software you've paid for. However... Front Page ... laugh!

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[ November 27, 2003, 05:32: Message edited by: PvK ]
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