If I have Windows XP Pro, is 2000 worth getting (for free)? [Archive]

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bob05

01-04-2004, 10:29 PM

Hey,

I can get Windows 2000 for free (LEGALLY) from my sister. I already have Windows XP Pro. Is it worth formatting a repartitioning just for Windows 2000? I have no gripes with Windows XP, but I was going to format anyway because I'm installing another beta OS.

So... Windows 2000 worth getting?

Thanxs

BipolarBill

01-04-2004, 10:33 PM

It's always a good idea to have an alternate OS in case of disaster, but that's the only real reason to do this.

Just be certain to install Win2K first.

bob05

01-04-2004, 10:34 PM

Alright, I might try it. If I can get my other 40 gig hdd, then I will defiantly get it. :t

Bluehail

01-05-2004, 04:03 PM

The more OS's you can boot, the better.

r8500

01-05-2004, 04:26 PM

If nothing else it can't hurt to set up on a dummy machine or a vm-ware image and experiment with.

Eric Legge

01-06-2004, 08:27 AM

And Windows 2000 has Microsoft support up to 2007 and doesn't require reactivation if you do a clean installation or change the motherboard, etc.

Eric,
http://www.legge40.freeserve.co.uk/BuyerBeware.htm