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    Windows 2000 Pro O/S

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Maverick27, Mar 21, 2008.

  1. Maverick27

    Maverick27 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I keep reading about Windows 2000 Pro as the most stable O/S so far from Microsoft.

    I want to switch from Vista Business to Win. 2000 Pro on my Dell Lat. D630.

    Any there Dell Latitude users running Win. 2000 Pro. who care to can comment ?

    Mave
     
    Maverick27, Mar 21, 2008
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  2. timewalk

    timewalk Notebook Guru

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    Windows 2000 may be a stable OS, but if you're looking for greater stability than Vista, try at least XP first. Going back to Win2k is a drastic step, you're going to lose a lot of functionality, and be limited to older applications/games. XP can be just as stable as Windows 2000 easily. Never mind if you are even able to find drivers for all of your hardware (doubt it).
     
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  3. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    Why Do You Want to Switch to 2k Pro Bro :( Better Stick with XP / Vista or Get win2008
     
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  4. Signal2Noise

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    I agree with the others. I was a die-hard 2000 Pro user for years. Then I hesitatingly made the switch to XP Pro. Never looked backed. And XP was/is much better at handling games than 2000.

    I've since turned to Vista and although it can be iffy when it comes to older software, the o/s itself is pretty rock solid.

    So consider XP or Vista. Or, as vinumsy suggests, wait it out for Windows 7, aka 'Vienna'.
     
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