I've recently upgraded a couple of my Windows 2000 machines to Windows XP and I'm impressed with the performance and features thus far...although I am running it on higher end machines with lots of memory.
I'm curious to know your thoughts on XP compared to previous versions of Windows and if you think MS is heading in the right direction...in particular with regards to networking and compatability. I've always been somewhat nervous regarding the many security flaws but for one, MS seems to fix them quickly and two, this is probably understandable to a certain extent given the complexity of today's Operating Systems. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!
dstewart
Full Version: Windows 2000 vs. windows xp pro
I think that as long as MS follows the NT-way-of-thinking things will be fine.
I don't think XP is faster that 2000... it’s simply more compatible and better supported by hardware manufacturers. As a consequence drivers are a lot better.
The thing about security issues is something that always gets into my veins. Who said that Windows is insecure??? What other PC-based OS do you have to compare it to? Linux? Please!!!
You cannot make ANY type of comparison because of the number of users on each system.
1st) Hackers will always try to attack Windows-based resources because the damage will be greater
2nd) There're as many (perhaps even more) security issues under Linux as they are under Windows. The thing is that Windows is news and news providers always make a huge deal about them. Who the #### cares if the 2.2.4 kernel had a potential security issues that could crash it with a simple ping?
I always say the same thing: I don't like Microsoft as a company; but I do really like their products and Windows is among my preferred ones.
I don't think XP is faster that 2000... it’s simply more compatible and better supported by hardware manufacturers. As a consequence drivers are a lot better.
The thing about security issues is something that always gets into my veins. Who said that Windows is insecure??? What other PC-based OS do you have to compare it to? Linux? Please!!!
You cannot make ANY type of comparison because of the number of users on each system.
1st) Hackers will always try to attack Windows-based resources because the damage will be greater
2nd) There're as many (perhaps even more) security issues under Linux as they are under Windows. The thing is that Windows is news and news providers always make a huge deal about them. Who the #### cares if the 2.2.4 kernel had a potential security issues that could crash it with a simple ping?
I always say the same thing: I don't like Microsoft as a company; but I do really like their products and Windows is among my preferred ones.
Good points. I never thought of the disparity between the number of Linux users vs. the number of Windows users as well as the popularity of Windows. Naturally, Windows will get a lion's share of the publicity when something goes awry.
Have you noticed that Wal-Mart's have been selling pc's with Lindows? I'd be curious to know how well, or not well, they are selling. I'm with you with regards to your feeling on Microsoft...I'm not a huge fan of the company and some of their shrewd business tactics, but their software is about as reliable and useful as you can expect.
Hope you're doing well Xavier!
dstewart
Have you noticed that Wal-Mart's have been selling pc's with Lindows? I'd be curious to know how well, or not well, they are selling. I'm with you with regards to your feeling on Microsoft...I'm not a huge fan of the company and some of their shrewd business tactics, but their software is about as reliable and useful as you can expect.
Hope you're doing well Xavier!
dstewart
I have no idea and IMHO I think they're doing VERY bad.
Why? Because those who get Linux is because they know (very well) what they're looking for. A Linux user is that who likes to be in control of its PC.
Those who are not clear get Windows. A Windows user is most likely looking to do some work, browse the Internet and above everything else to play.
And those who are completely lost about computers get an iMac (DISSCLAIMER: I'M NOT CRITIZING THE MAC HERE, OK?)
Now, why would someone want to get a Linux box that does Windows? That doesn't make any sense!
Lindows is doomed and from my point of view should be considered a vaporware.
(####! I hope my English is not too confusing).
Why? Because those who get Linux is because they know (very well) what they're looking for. A Linux user is that who likes to be in control of its PC.
Those who are not clear get Windows. A Windows user is most likely looking to do some work, browse the Internet and above everything else to play.
And those who are completely lost about computers get an iMac (DISSCLAIMER: I'M NOT CRITIZING THE MAC HERE, OK?)
Now, why would someone want to get a Linux box that does Windows? That doesn't make any sense!
Lindows is doomed and from my point of view should be considered a vaporware.
(####! I hope my English is not too confusing).
Xavier,
Please go ahead and dis the mac. I own an IT company that services both large corporations and end users. I am so sick of Mac users coming into our retail store not knowing anything. I mean ANYTHING! All of the techs here can work with both platforms and are willing to work with everyone. However, MAC users frustrate the #### out of me. They all want to run everything the PC does and dis the PC. I get a kick out of people who say their mac doesn't crash... Of course not... THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING!
Please go ahead and dis the mac. I own an IT company that services both large corporations and end users. I am so sick of Mac users coming into our retail store not knowing anything. I mean ANYTHING! All of the techs here can work with both platforms and are willing to work with everyone. However, MAC users frustrate the #### out of me. They all want to run everything the PC does and dis the PC. I get a kick out of people who say their mac doesn't crash... Of course not... THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING!
That's the point... that's exactly the point.
It would be nice to create a formula to predict the chances of a PC to crash. Please help me out:
CP = (NSI * NGI^2 + (10^8 * ISI) + (10^4 * IGFI) + (10^100 * NAOPD) + (10^250 * UMO)) / ((UPPM/30) + (10 * IAI))
Where:
CP = Crash Possibilities
NSI = Number of Shareware Installed
NGI = Number of Games Installed
ISI = Is a SoundBlaster Installed
NAOPD = Number Of Email Attachments Opened Per Day
UMO = This is "1" only if You Use a Mac at the Office
IGFI = Is a GeForce Installed
UPPM = System and Software Updates Performed Per Month
IAI = Is an Antivirus Installed
It would be nice to create a formula to predict the chances of a PC to crash. Please help me out:
CP = (NSI * NGI^2 + (10^8 * ISI) + (10^4 * IGFI) + (10^100 * NAOPD) + (10^250 * UMO)) / ((UPPM/30) + (10 * IAI))
Where:
CP = Crash Possibilities
NSI = Number of Shareware Installed
NGI = Number of Games Installed
ISI = Is a SoundBlaster Installed
NAOPD = Number Of Email Attachments Opened Per Day
UMO = This is "1" only if You Use a Mac at the Office
IGFI = Is a GeForce Installed
UPPM = System and Software Updates Performed Per Month
IAI = Is an Antivirus Installed
I think you got it.... you may want to run CP through a few trig functions and cross reference the tangent with the periodic table of elements.... ( periodic chart for you MAC users )
Actually I forgot a VERY important factor in the equation: UVIA
Where UVIA stands for: Uses the VIA chipset.
I've been using VIA chipsets for about 4 years and I can tell you that VIA is synonym of trouble and instability.
Where UVIA stands for: Uses the VIA chipset.
I've been using VIA chipsets for about 4 years and I can tell you that VIA is synonym of trouble and instability.
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My ranking is: 1,316.77
...please, post yours.
I got a rather large number because I do occasionally open attachments from trusted sources. Otherwise nearly all my values on the top were zero. Maybe the formula could be re-vamped to take this into account!
And anti-virus should be installed and running!
And anti-virus should be installed and running!
Xavier..
I have been using the VCIA chipset for 4 years as well.
I honestly can say I haven't had much trouble with it since the AMD K6-2
I have been using the VCIA chipset for 4 years as well.
I honestly can say I haven't had much trouble with it since the AMD K6-2
I've been using VIA for about 4 years and I've had all sorts of problems with it specially issues related to the "VIA Busmater" driver included with the 4-in-1 drivers.
A couple of weeks ago I upgraded to a GeForce4 and apart from the messed up drivers NVIDIA keeps releasing I've now discovered that my MOBO can't deliver the minimum power required for this video card to work.
Perhaps I should get a MAC???.......... NOT! I'm switching to Intel. I'll post back when I get my new intel-based-chipset MOBO.
A couple of weeks ago I upgraded to a GeForce4 and apart from the messed up drivers NVIDIA keeps releasing I've now discovered that my MOBO can't deliver the minimum power required for this video card to work.
Perhaps I should get a MAC???.......... NOT! I'm switching to Intel. I'll post back when I get my new intel-based-chipset MOBO.
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