OT: Considering changing OS (Poll)

[Fyron]

If one is planning on working w/ large files, ai video editing, go XP. the 9X series FAT can only handle 4 gig files.

Or Windows 2000, which can handle the same sized files that XP can, as it is where NTFS started.

[Electrum]

Originally posted by Dragonswrd:
Being a computer technician who has worked with all OS's except NT, I would have to say XP Pro is the way to go. I have been using it since it came out, and except for my screw ups I have not had to re-install. I see ME machines all the time and ME is the worst OS ever. XP does have some stupid looking buttons and such, but you can get rid of those rather easily. Pro runs around $300, but you can find a "copy" of it on Kazaa or other places like it. I used it for quite awhile before getting a free legal copy.

Win XP Pro OEM:
Newegg.com $136.00
(Probably need to by MB or HDD)
Directdeals.com $139.00
(won't need to by anything)
Since it's OEM, don't expect any help from Microsoft (No, I'm not trying to be funny!)

[PvK]

Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:

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If one is planning on working w/ large files, ai video editing, go XP. the 9X series FAT can only handle 4 gig files.

Or Windows 2000, which can handle the same sized files that XP can, as it is where NTFS started.

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Actually with Win NT.

PvK

[Slynky]

Originally posted by Suicide Junkie:
The regular auto updates happen wednesdays.
For big viruses, there will be one earlier.

And if you go to the site, you can get daily updates. More for large sites where the admin can grab it once and then update everybody from the server.

Funny...I was editing photos and NAV just popped up with its message saying virus definitions were updated. So now, that's twice in 3 days, this past Friday and now (Sunday).

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Probably should have mentioned that this is a poll.

How much does windows 2k cost?

[Thermodyne]

2K pro is $99 in lots of 1
XP home--$107 in lots of 1
XP pro--$120 in lots of 1

[Slynky]

Originally posted by narf poit chez BOOM:
Probably should have mentioned that this is a poll.

How much does windows 2k cost?

I took the poll... ...so I feel licensed to comment.

I loaded Win2K at home (from the office). I can tell you now, there are more problems running a wide variety of games on it than other OS's. At least, I experienced them. Yes, I suppose there is tweaking to be done, but IF your PC is used for a wide variety of games, I would recommend something else. Go to Media Play or Best Buy and take a look at which OS's are supported on a miscellaneous selection of games.

Win2K was made as an "office" system. As such, game makers weren't overly concerned about making sure games were compatible with it. IF they ran, fine, if not, they didn't expend a whole lot of effort trying to figure out why.

You can believe what you like from people who have posted here. But, look at the voting and ask yourself why you would choose anything other than XP.

But, THIS I can promise you...

"I don't think Win2K is the right OS for you. I feel strongly enough about it that I will send you a check for $25 to help you buy XP."

I don't know you, but I suspect you play lots of games...I'd hate to see you get the OS that wasn't the best investment for you IF that is what you use your computer for mostly.

Just let me know. I'll need an address and a RL name...Narf just won't make it on a check... ).