If one was to buy an OS, what would be the better choice? I've been using windows since 95 and am familiar with them all. have been using xp for about 5 months, I like it. I'm buying a new computer and must choose and OS for my house now. I'm wondering if there is any reason NOT to choose 2000 over xp?
The only reason I have is that I just bought a 45 dollar book on XP so that when I get some time I can learn the ins and outs of the OS. The book might equally apply to 2000 though cuz they are so similiar. If I get 2000, is there any downside over XP pro? ie. programs wont work, peripheals not supported etc.
ps. with my student discount i can get Win xp pro, office xp pro and visual studio.net pro(I'm a computer engineering student so that is usefull) and a free 4 port usb hub for $399. I know that is a very good price, but Is it a good INVESTMENT, believe it or not thats alot of money right now and I don't want to have to spend another chunk of change in the next few years to buy another os and office suite.
The only reason I have is that I just bought a 45 dollar book on XP so that when I get some time I can learn the ins and outs of the OS. The book might equally apply to 2000 though cuz they are so similiar. If I get 2000, is there any downside over XP pro? ie. programs wont work, peripheals not supported etc.
ps. with my student discount i can get Win xp pro, office xp pro and visual studio.net pro(I'm a computer engineering student so that is usefull) and a free 4 port usb hub for $399. I know that is a very good price, but Is it a good INVESTMENT, believe it or not thats alot of money right now and I don't want to have to spend another chunk of change in the next few years to buy another os and office suite.