i'm currently using XP but been having loads of problems so i wanna change

i also want to run dual OS with linux, but which windows shoudl i use

i want something that is reliable (unlike XP) and fast (unlike XP)

any comments appreciated

For games, Win98SE, for work, Win2000 Pro, in fact, you can also use Win98SE for work also, but personally, I find 2000 to be fast and more stable, memory handling a lot better (512MB).

Using it alongside Linux is not really a problem, as most new Linux take more care when installing next to Windows.

HTH

i agree win2000 is very good/stable

thanks for ur opinion,

some other ppl recommended win 2k so i'll prob go win2k and linux

just need to get win2k now!

cheers

i would recommend windows me

I highly recommend Win2000 Pro also. I though M$ was actually starting to make better and better OSs, but the XP comes out and IMO it's inferior to 2k.

WinXP Pro is very stable. I find it better that Win2000 Pro, and 98SE

I've used them all! My choice..for games Win98SE for all other stuff Win2K!

I'm running now..win98/win2k/Linux redhat....dualboot!

i'm using XP now but liked my 98se better

i'm loving XP..but if someone was wanting something else i would say go with win2k

Originally posted by dpmanx1
i would recommend windows me

you have GOT to be joking!

get win2k

i dual boot between win98se $ win2000

windows xp is focused too much on flashiness and is more for beginners but if you know your computers you would be wise to go with windows 2000

lol I want to agree with DGR, did you seriously recommend Windows ME....Even people who can't agree on Running 98SE, 2k, or XP all agree to avoid Win ME like the plague. Thanks for the good laugh though. As far as which. I would recommend 2k without a doubt. Much more stable than 98 as well as faster and more proficient. I reboot my computer less than 1 time per week and usually its only by choice. Even for games Win2k is a good OS. I have had very few games that would not run on Win2k and all that wouldn't were several years old. I would say Win2k is Microsofts best OS to date. XP has a chance at cathing it once they get some more kinks worked out and get it sped up a lil.

Take away the graphics in XP and you have win2k so use XP there is little difference just use the right drvers and u'll have no probs at all

V happy with XP here

Good on ya gatesy

Go with 2k it's much more stable & easier to find drivers that work.

i recommend windows me m8

I would say XP or 2000.:tup::tup: I like XP but I don't have a problem with any drivers. As far as Windows ME goes I would say it's safe to say that was the worst os windows came out with yet!!! In fact Bill I want my money back!!!!

:round::hdspin::round:

I use Windows 2000 Pro and I love it... I took XP off my computer and re-installed 2k pro..

i'm not sure exactly why you guys are getting such good laughs (but laugh on, it's healthy) but i, too, recommend windows millenium edition. i used it extensively and had very few, if any, problems. i had one computer running ME and another running 98se. i used both daily and found millenium to be far superior, personally. now i'm on xp pro and it seems quite stable so far. sure, you need a few drivers, but that's just so your apps can catch up with the times. just my 2 cents worth.

windows 98se, whats the difference with win98?

win2000, whats the difference with me, pro, xp, xp pro etc?

is there a difference?

I have found windows 2000 to be very stable and fast. WIndows 98 is a piece of junk and it crashes ALL OF THE TIME!!! I wish I was brave enough for Linux.

I can only say from my point of view I was previously using windows ME, and I have to say personally...STEER CLEAR. My pc literally crashed daily, I almost ended up not being able to do anything on it realiably because it was so unstable. I've used windows 98se and I liked it, but again found it a bit volitile. I now use windows XP PRO, I find it frustratingly slow at times but it is by far the most stable and well designed OS I've ever used and I really couldn't go back to 98se + definately not to ME !

I like this: I wish I was brave enough for Linux
by Beavis the cat.
I once was thinking the same way, till i got up and bought me the mandrake.
still using win ever sinc, but hell what diff with linux.
if you got the balls ( :D ) go for linux.
(i don't want to offend anyone with this)

This is an interesting post. Win ME sux......Win 98 Cool.......win 2000 stable, rarely restarted. Win 3.1......Just kidding......Win Xp Pro.....crashed like 3 times per day at first, then reinstalled it, now it works ok. Still wouldn't recommend it....it's for people that buy stuff cuz of how it looks. My customers love it.

windows me is the best...win xp too many problems

Agree with dpmanx windows ME no problems. XP you have to download this fix,change that,this program does not work with XP,etc,etc toooo much hassle.

Originally posted by MarcMail1IsBack
I've used them all! My choice..for games Win98SE for all other stuff Win2K!

I'm running now..win98/win2k/Linux redhat....dualboot!

Tripleboot :rolleyes: :cool: