snadeem
asked on
Difference between Windows XP and Windows 2000 Professsional.
What is the major Difference between Windows XP and Windows 2000 Professsional.
One is newer than the other. It's that simple... they added a few things to XP, but it's like a minor upgrade - kinda like going from Windows 98 to Windows 98 SE.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
The comparison charts that Nedvis posted are a great place to start.
At this point I can't really recommend installing Windows 2000. The two biggest reasons I see on a day to day basis.
1. In a domain environment the tools available to me on an XP box are much better. One that comes to mind is GPMC. There are others and I can list those if you would like.
2. From a novice/home user perspective the biggest thing is that XP (specifically with SP2) has really stepped up in terms of security. The firewall is automatically on and that may be the biggest benefit in my mind for the novice user.
... New questions will soon pop up
2000 vs. XP vs Vista :)
Thanks
Mike
At this point I can't really recommend installing Windows 2000. The two biggest reasons I see on a day to day basis.
1. In a domain environment the tools available to me on an XP box are much better. One that comes to mind is GPMC. There are others and I can list those if you would like.
2. From a novice/home user perspective the biggest thing is that XP (specifically with SP2) has really stepped up in terms of security. The firewall is automatically on and that may be the biggest benefit in my mind for the novice user.
... New questions will soon pop up
2000 vs. XP vs Vista :)
Thanks
Mike
If you are wanting to upgrade from 2000 to a newer version.
I would strongly suggest that you wait until [Windows Vista] is out.
I have personally tested the Beta version soon after it's release, and am right
Pleased with it's features and feels.
XP, in my personal opinion only.
Is a joke, I do not like it for several reasons. But will not go into detail.
Some multimedia programs that are being developed now, will only run on XP and not 2000
Which I feel is bad-programming, and should not be.
But still, wait until "Windows Vista" is out, then test drive it.
Take Care
I would strongly suggest that you wait until [Windows Vista] is out.
I have personally tested the Beta version soon after it's release, and am right
Pleased with it's features and feels.
XP, in my personal opinion only.
Is a joke, I do not like it for several reasons. But will not go into detail.
Some multimedia programs that are being developed now, will only run on XP and not 2000
Which I feel is bad-programming, and should not be.
But still, wait until "Windows Vista" is out, then test drive it.
Take Care
Windows 2000 has lower system requirements, and has a simpler interface (no "Styles" to mess with).
Windows 2000 is slightly less expensive, and has no product activation.
Windows 2000 has been out for a while, and most of the common problems and security holes have been uncovered and fixed.
Third-party software and hardware products that aren't yet XP-compatible may be compatible with Windows 2000; check the manufacturers of your devices and applications for XP support before you upgrade.
Windows XP benefits
Windows XP is somewhat faster than Windows 2000, assuming you have a fast processor and tons of memory (although it will run fine with a 300Mhz Pentium II and 128MB of RAM).
The new Windows XP interface is more cheerful and colorful than earlier versions, although the less-cartoony "Classic" interface can still be used if desired.
Windows XP has more bells and whistles, such as the Windows Movie Maker, built-in CD writer support, the Internet Connection Firewall, and Remote Desktop Connection.
Windows XP has better support for games and comes with more games than Windows 2000.
Windows XP is the latest OS - if you don't upgrade now, you'll probably end up migrating to XP eventually anyway, and we mere mortals can only take so many OS upgrades.
Manufacturers of existing hardware and software products are more likely to add Windows XP compatibility now than Windows 2000 compatibility.
ref: http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article10-001