AndreRIO
08-02-2001, 12:55 AM
yes i'll be moving to xp as soon as it is released. why? because i like to keep up with the most recent software/hardware, and i like the new user interface. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
Click to See Complete Forum and Search --> : poll: will you upgrade to windows xp? yes or no and ... why? :-)
Juliana
08-02-2001, 01:46 AM
NO, because i`m compeletly satisfied with my double boot system (WIN2K and WIN98) .. maybe later, after i read real users` opinions about XP,and if i find good reason i could get it. but not at the release date for sure. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
regards
regards
rova
08-02-2001, 03:01 AM
hey,
Yes; but if i can only receive the RC1 in the mail ( they STILL havn't sent it). The reason behind it is because i want that true, full, 32 bit operating. Then ya might ask, why not try windows 20000... from what i have seen winxp is windows 2k with added support for devices and a new look and thats what i want. I want less crashes and more support. Hopfully winxp is that. :-)
-rova
-rova
Yes; but if i can only receive the RC1 in the mail ( they STILL havn't sent it). The reason behind it is because i want that true, full, 32 bit operating. Then ya might ask, why not try windows 20000... from what i have seen winxp is windows 2k with added support for devices and a new look and thats what i want. I want less crashes and more support. Hopfully winxp is that. :-)
-rova
-rova
robin801
08-02-2001, 03:14 AM
i will try winxp after i read some sysopt peeps opinions about how they like or dislike.
i am new to computers and i crash mine enough on my own. i don't need help from my software. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
robin
i am new to computers and i crash mine enough on my own. i don't need help from my software. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
robin
Sweeper
08-02-2001, 03:26 AM
I've been using Win.98se for years. I have friends running -ME,NT,2000,-and I have seen more problems with there machines than mine. 98se is stable enough for me and does what I need it to do without any hassles...
Sweeper
Sweeper
thehig
08-02-2001, 07:37 AM
Im sticking with my triple boot Win2k Win98se Redhat 7.1 system. I still do not like the registration system.
Perhaps if I hear stunning reviews I will upgrade next year after the first couple of sets of patches roll through. Never met an MS OS that did not need large patches in the first year.
Perhaps if I hear stunning reviews I will upgrade next year after the first couple of sets of patches roll through. Never met an MS OS that did not need large patches in the first year.
rowan
08-02-2001, 07:39 AM
I'll wait 6 months after XP has been released before upgrading.
I actually like ME quite a bit and find it to be reasonably stable for an MS OS.
r.
I actually like ME quite a bit and find it to be reasonably stable for an MS OS.
r.
OuTpaTienT
08-02-2001, 10:41 AM
No.
Why? Product Activation.
Why? Product Activation.
wyvrn
08-02-2001, 11:25 AM
Nope. I like 2k and am starting to dig Mandrake. I have enough on my hands with those two than to mess with XP. And I don't like the candy interface, either.
Apostle 83
08-02-2001, 11:32 AM
Same as outpatient. Product activation is an infringement into my privacy, and I hope no users will support it. At the same time, I don't want the govt. involved.
acid_burn~187
08-02-2001, 11:39 AM
NO! I'm sticking with Linux. I get better support, speed, performance, documentation and stability from a FREE operating system, that one I'd have to pay for.
~Paul
~Paul
RamonGTP
08-02-2001, 01:29 PM
I'll also be sticking with my win2k/98 dual boot setup. For a while anyway, I may consider upgrading if people are really liking XP over win2k.
-Ramon
-Ramon
nilknarf
08-02-2001, 02:32 PM
I haven't decided yet. I have been using NT4 as my primary system at home for several years, without any problems. I see no real advantage to XP when compared to other issues in the registration process. I'm currently building a graphics workstation on Win2K, and that's probably the last MS product I'll buy until they make some serious changes to their current strategies.
I used to be a die-hard fan of MS's OS's. But I do not agree with their current product development/marketing approaches. My old NT4 system will be converted back to a multi boot system with both NT and Linux.
just my long winded $.02
Tim
I used to be a die-hard fan of MS's OS's. But I do not agree with their current product development/marketing approaches. My old NT4 system will be converted back to a multi boot system with both NT and Linux.
just my long winded $.02
Tim
TCWolffe
08-02-2001, 02:37 PM
no
my dual-boot Win2000/Linux is fine
www.anandtech.com (http://www.anandtech.com)
they have an article showing WinXP/OfficeXP running 25% slower than Win2000/Office2000
my dual-boot Win2000/Linux is fine
www.anandtech.com (http://www.anandtech.com)
they have an article showing WinXP/OfficeXP running 25% slower than Win2000/Office2000
blubomber
08-02-2001, 02:49 PM
Yes.
I have gotten my hands on a winXP RC2 and i am going to install it this weekend on my backup drive to run tests. From demonstrations i have seen and some articles i have read, i will be looking for the winXP home version. One thing that i am looking forward to is that i can support family members who also have XP by modeming in to their PC instead of trying to trouble shoot with them over the phone. I love win2K but not for games, which i also love. I want the combination of win2K and win98SE/ME to get the stability and compatibility from both.
Well, there it is.
I have gotten my hands on a winXP RC2 and i am going to install it this weekend on my backup drive to run tests. From demonstrations i have seen and some articles i have read, i will be looking for the winXP home version. One thing that i am looking forward to is that i can support family members who also have XP by modeming in to their PC instead of trying to trouble shoot with them over the phone. I love win2K but not for games, which i also love. I want the combination of win2K and win98SE/ME to get the stability and compatibility from both.
Well, there it is.
Imperion1
08-02-2001, 03:03 PM
Nope. I make too many changes to my computer to want to deal with the product activation.
Also, I really don't need another Microshaft OS. Already have 98, 98SE, ME, 2k.
Would have been better for Microshaft to have fixed their problem OS', rather than create a new problem OS. But, then again, that would have been too easy.
Also, I really don't need another Microshaft OS. Already have 98, 98SE, ME, 2k.
Would have been better for Microshaft to have fixed their problem OS', rather than create a new problem OS. But, then again, that would have been too easy.
t048
08-02-2001, 05:53 PM
We'll see. I only have three reasons to use Windows and two of them are in serious jeopardy. I've used Linux for only a year and I've learned more about computers than my entire life using DOS or Windows.
I have Windows 98se installed and it works just fine for me. I know how to use it rather well and I have no need to use anything else. Also, I want to get a system with multiple CPUs, but XP home edition only supports one. So, I'd have to get the pro edition. I'm assuming that the pro edition is more expensive than the home edition.
I know I will not upgrade until at least April or May of 2002. If I'm hearing wonderful reviews about XP I might consider it, if the cost is right and if there are programs I need that are only supported by XP. I have a problem with supporting a criminal company, though.
Also, I tinker around with my computer so much that I totally screw up my hard drive a few times each month (at least). I get to the point were I can't do anything but reformat and reinstall, so I'm going to be on the phone with Microsoft quite a bit if I get XP. So that means that the call will have to be quick and easy and/or I can get a separate computer to install it on and let it just sit there.
Summary: If I need XP, I'll get it if the price is OK. Otherwise, I'm perfectly happy with Linux and W98se.
[This message has been edited by t048 (edited 08-02-2001).]
I have Windows 98se installed and it works just fine for me. I know how to use it rather well and I have no need to use anything else. Also, I want to get a system with multiple CPUs, but XP home edition only supports one. So, I'd have to get the pro edition. I'm assuming that the pro edition is more expensive than the home edition.
I know I will not upgrade until at least April or May of 2002. If I'm hearing wonderful reviews about XP I might consider it, if the cost is right and if there are programs I need that are only supported by XP. I have a problem with supporting a criminal company, though.
Also, I tinker around with my computer so much that I totally screw up my hard drive a few times each month (at least). I get to the point were I can't do anything but reformat and reinstall, so I'm going to be on the phone with Microsoft quite a bit if I get XP. So that means that the call will have to be quick and easy and/or I can get a separate computer to install it on and let it just sit there.
Summary: If I need XP, I'll get it if the price is OK. Otherwise, I'm perfectly happy with Linux and W98se.
[This message has been edited by t048 (edited 08-02-2001).]
Chevy4lyf
08-02-2001, 06:09 PM
NO.
Once in a while I have to cleanse my system of Microshaft Windows, and it would be too much of a hassle to do the verification thing every time. I also am always swapping out hardware. I'll stick with the similar Win2K. BTW, is anyone else getting bad vibes that soon Microshaft products will all be subscription based??? That'll be the day. "Mom, don't forget the monthly license fee for Windows, last month I couldn't use it for a week because you paid the bill late."
Once in a while I have to cleanse my system of Microshaft Windows, and it would be too much of a hassle to do the verification thing every time. I also am always swapping out hardware. I'll stick with the similar Win2K. BTW, is anyone else getting bad vibes that soon Microshaft products will all be subscription based??? That'll be the day. "Mom, don't forget the monthly license fee for Windows, last month I couldn't use it for a week because you paid the bill late."
dragonB
08-02-2001, 06:18 PM
No.
1. Product Activation(privacy issues) Does anybody trust Hailstorm/MS with their credit card number? LOL
2. Product Activation. Like some have mentioned I image my windows all the time and end up going back to a clean install at least a few times a year. Do I want to wait on a MS 800 number every time I do? LOL at another rhetorical question.
dragonb
p.s. On the other hand, got RC1 today in the mail, so I'll put it on a junk machine and play with it and learn it. Just cuz I don't like it doesn't mean I won't have to know it..
1. Product Activation(privacy issues) Does anybody trust Hailstorm/MS with their credit card number? LOL
2. Product Activation. Like some have mentioned I image my windows all the time and end up going back to a clean install at least a few times a year. Do I want to wait on a MS 800 number every time I do? LOL at another rhetorical question.
dragonb
p.s. On the other hand, got RC1 today in the mail, so I'll put it on a junk machine and play with it and learn it. Just cuz I don't like it doesn't mean I won't have to know it..
AuraEdge
08-02-2001, 06:40 PM
No...b/c of product activation.
Im the kinda person who would switch PCI cards around cuz there might have been a potential IRQ problem. I shouldnt have to call MS up to do that.
Besides Win2k is serving me nicely.
I think I would have taken the jump to WinXP if there was no product activation, to clear up some of the few compatability issues I have with Win2k.
But i see more problems than solutions if I make the XP Jump
Im the kinda person who would switch PCI cards around cuz there might have been a potential IRQ problem. I shouldnt have to call MS up to do that.
Besides Win2k is serving me nicely.
I think I would have taken the jump to WinXP if there was no product activation, to clear up some of the few compatability issues I have with Win2k.
But i see more problems than solutions if I make the XP Jump
Wilan Wong
08-02-2001, 10:10 PM
Most likely not, mainly because of the Product Activation policy. I'm quite happy with my dual boot system, Win 2000 and Linux RH 7.1. Both running fine, I'll might consider an upgrade once I read people's thoughts and opinions after XP is released. So far, the beta version hasn't really impressed me.
Crimson_Waylander
08-02-2001, 10:37 PM
Well, considering that so far the only OS'es my system can run well (with my very unusual configuration) are Windows ME, 2K, and newer, I will probably at least buy an upgrade version of the product. I have tried RC2, and for my computer, am liking it. It meets more of my needs than winME and win2k. However, XP will probably be nearing the last MS product I will buy because I think MS is gearing up to set their software to being subscription based. With the latest trend of every year passing by WITH one new windows OS, and given that Longhorn and Blackcomb are the next ones after Windows XP, this would come to pass.. It is hard not to put 2 and 2 together.. This yearly windows cycle, and .NET strategy including periodic subscriptions......
Then again, it might just be me on the conspiracy theory side....
Peace out.
Then again, it might just be me on the conspiracy theory side....
Peace out.
OC Guy
08-03-2001, 12:28 AM
No. I'm going to stick with Windows 98se and Win2000 Pro. I like their stbility and there's no reason I NEED to upgrade.
jaida
08-03-2001, 12:32 AM
nope im sticking with 98 and linux both are good enough for me and I have no need to update.
Besides that product activation is another reason for not going xp.
Besides that product activation is another reason for not going xp.
RobRich
08-03-2001, 12:59 AM
Yes and no....
I will likely purchase a copy of WinXP for product testing, though most of my work will likely still be based on WinME/2K.
Otherwise, Linux and QNX power most of LAN anyway. May move to Solaris in the near future though.
Robert Richmond
I will likely purchase a copy of WinXP for product testing, though most of my work will likely still be based on WinME/2K.
Otherwise, Linux and QNX power most of LAN anyway. May move to Solaris in the near future though.
Robert Richmond
edwelly
08-04-2001, 12:41 AM
Imperion 1 wrote:
Would have been better for Microshaft to have fixed their problem OS', rather than create a new problem OS. But, then again, that would have been too easy.
That is so true. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif
I always love things that change for the better but I really like Win2000 plus I am currently studying for my MCSE so I doubt I will upgrade for a long time. Plus, I am not going to pay several hundreds of $ just to play around with something. If I am going to try something new, I think Linux sounds interesting….
---edwelly
Would have been better for Microshaft to have fixed their problem OS', rather than create a new problem OS. But, then again, that would have been too easy.
That is so true. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif
I always love things that change for the better but I really like Win2000 plus I am currently studying for my MCSE so I doubt I will upgrade for a long time. Plus, I am not going to pay several hundreds of $ just to play around with something. If I am going to try something new, I think Linux sounds interesting….
---edwelly
The_Lurker
08-04-2001, 09:34 PM
I won't be upgrading anytime soon. Win2k works just fine for me plus I'm not bothering
with the new activation junk in winXp. I switch too many parts around to deal with calling MS to get their permission to use my computer.
with the new activation junk in winXp. I switch too many parts around to deal with calling MS to get their permission to use my computer.
falcompsx
08-04-2001, 10:03 PM
no, because of product activation mainly
if i want something pretty, and new looking i'll use mandrake, otherwise it's 98se for me. tried and true it's the best M$ OS to date.(not saying much)
if i want something pretty, and new looking i'll use mandrake, otherwise it's 98se for me. tried and true it's the best M$ OS to date.(not saying much)
SPEEDO
08-05-2001, 07:39 AM
I don't think so!
I would like to be in control of what goes in and out of my machine without having to answer to anyone, Let alone them!!!
I would like to be in control of what goes in and out of my machine without having to answer to anyone, Let alone them!!!
gess22
09-12-2001, 04:06 PM
I WON'T BE UPGRADEING TO WIN XP FOR ONE
REASON. I THINK THE REGISTRATION SETUP THAT
MICROSOFT HAS COME UP WITH IS AND INVASION OF PRIVACEY AND COMPLETELY UNNESSARY.WHAT KIND OF MACHINE I AM RUNNING IS NO BUSINESS
OF MICROSOFT AND IF I DECIDE TO UPGRADE MY SYSTEM I SEE NO REASON FOR MICROSOFT TO HAVE TO KNOW ABOUT IT .SO IF YOU DON'T VALUE YOU PRIVACEY THEN USE WIN XP. AFTER RUNNING WIN XP RC-2 I FOUND THAT I CAN'T SEE ANY REASON TO QUIT WIN 2000 PRO IT WORKS BETTER AND I DON'T HAVE TO GIVE UP MY PRIVACEY TO USE IT AND IF I UPGRADE MY SYSTEM I DON'T HAVE TO GET ON THE PHONE AND ASK PERMISSION FROM MICROSOFT TO USE A SOFTWARE PACKAGE I HAVE
ALREADY PAID FOR.
REASON. I THINK THE REGISTRATION SETUP THAT
MICROSOFT HAS COME UP WITH IS AND INVASION OF PRIVACEY AND COMPLETELY UNNESSARY.WHAT KIND OF MACHINE I AM RUNNING IS NO BUSINESS
OF MICROSOFT AND IF I DECIDE TO UPGRADE MY SYSTEM I SEE NO REASON FOR MICROSOFT TO HAVE TO KNOW ABOUT IT .SO IF YOU DON'T VALUE YOU PRIVACEY THEN USE WIN XP. AFTER RUNNING WIN XP RC-2 I FOUND THAT I CAN'T SEE ANY REASON TO QUIT WIN 2000 PRO IT WORKS BETTER AND I DON'T HAVE TO GIVE UP MY PRIVACEY TO USE IT AND IF I UPGRADE MY SYSTEM I DON'T HAVE TO GET ON THE PHONE AND ASK PERMISSION FROM MICROSOFT TO USE A SOFTWARE PACKAGE I HAVE
ALREADY PAID FOR.
eagle1
09-12-2001, 04:17 PM
Yes and no too!
Yes. Because I want to try it and see what "improvements" MS has made. Also, I want to compare it to Win2000 stability and Win98se compatibility!
No. Product Activation. Immature software + Microsoft = LOTS OF BUGS!
Yes. Because I want to try it and see what "improvements" MS has made. Also, I want to compare it to Win2000 stability and Win98se compatibility!
No. Product Activation. Immature software + Microsoft = LOTS OF BUGS!
Dudster
09-12-2001, 05:01 PM
I'll upgrade when Win98SE starts to become what Win95 is now. 98SE does everything I need/want (mainly games), doesn't crash and is pretty much as fast as any other OS. Also, I know what I'm doing with 98SE http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
By the time I get XP, it'll be well established (and patched up).
Same goes for IE6 http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif
By the time I get XP, it'll be well established (and patched up).
Same goes for IE6 http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif
muchmark
09-12-2001, 05:09 PM
I've came across build 2600 it doesn't require activation. I am happy with it the only problem so far it is slower than Win2k and Direct CD not working.It has tons of features. I've found it extreamely stable.
Yes it's here to stay!!!
Regards...
Yes it's here to stay!!!
Regards...
NDC
09-12-2001, 05:56 PM
No, because of "Product Activation", and because I'm happy with Win2k...
charmler
09-12-2001, 05:57 PM
yes, because it is the right thing to do.
hehe.
Ya I will install XP, but not until I get my MCSE in 2K. I don't have to upgrade right now so I probably won't until Humanix or someone else gets it in their program. Right now we are just doing NT4 to W2K server migration. It (XP) won't be in the business for at least a year or so. When Microsoft releases the criteria for the MCSE or A+ I will get to know it then.
I downloaded and installed RC1 and RC2 and played around with it at home and was mildly impressed. I also put it on the other(her) computer to try out the remote user interface but got a severe headache when She found out I was using her computer for beta testing. Also, I found out that Plextor's CDresQ doesn't work with ntfs partitions, at least not XP generated NTFS partitions. It caused me great pain because I had to fdisk and partition and format so I could restore Her machine. Man, I need a toy real bad.
hehe.
Ya I will install XP, but not until I get my MCSE in 2K. I don't have to upgrade right now so I probably won't until Humanix or someone else gets it in their program. Right now we are just doing NT4 to W2K server migration. It (XP) won't be in the business for at least a year or so. When Microsoft releases the criteria for the MCSE or A+ I will get to know it then.
I downloaded and installed RC1 and RC2 and played around with it at home and was mildly impressed. I also put it on the other(her) computer to try out the remote user interface but got a severe headache when She found out I was using her computer for beta testing. Also, I found out that Plextor's CDresQ doesn't work with ntfs partitions, at least not XP generated NTFS partitions. It caused me great pain because I had to fdisk and partition and format so I could restore Her machine. Man, I need a toy real bad.
[Neo770]
09-12-2001, 06:33 PM
YES I will upgrade to XP Pro. Using Win2K at the moment. I have tried XP beta 2 and XP just has some cool features, like computability mode, the new login screen, and a few other little things. The new login screen makes the computer so much easier for the rest of the family to use as well. They don’t have to remember their login names http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
I hate the new interface though. Makes things look too nice for me. And slows my old p3 down a bit too much.
[This message has been edited by [Neo770] (edited 09-12-2001).]
I hate the new interface though. Makes things look too nice for me. And slows my old p3 down a bit too much.
[This message has been edited by [Neo770] (edited 09-12-2001).]
^hyd^
09-12-2001, 07:50 PM
No, ...why? Because to me it's a "needs & wants" issue. I don't 'need' it and I don't 'want' it. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif
and also partly because I'm not too thrilled with the whole 'Product Activation' ****!
I am also one who likes to frequently 'clean-up'(re-format) my Windoze install. With Product Activation this could get real ugly!! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif
ciao!
and also partly because I'm not too thrilled with the whole 'Product Activation' ****!
I am also one who likes to frequently 'clean-up'(re-format) my Windoze install. With Product Activation this could get real ugly!! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif
ciao!
TechDude
09-12-2001, 08:31 PM
Yes, only if theyget rid of activation.
falcompsx
09-12-2001, 08:50 PM
yes, because i have a version that does NOT require activation and is NOT hacked!
justin_otis
09-12-2001, 08:59 PM
not anymore, after reading this thread I have been convinced not to
statiatech
09-12-2001, 09:49 PM
No
jokostel
09-12-2001, 11:24 PM
ill flip a coin http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
jokostel
jokostel
otheos
09-13-2001, 12:46 AM
NO, because I want to have control of my digital content and I consider completely out of proportion to have to ask MS to allow me to use my own data!
I am sure most people have only heard about the activation mechanism and think it's ok. But what is true for the activation goes for ALL your digital content: reinstall and MS will have to unlock your mp3's and other files for use!
One day I am sure we will have to ask MS before we go to the toilet... and making the toilet nicer doesn't really help.
I am sure most people have only heard about the activation mechanism and think it's ok. But what is true for the activation goes for ALL your digital content: reinstall and MS will have to unlock your mp3's and other files for use!
One day I am sure we will have to ask MS before we go to the toilet... and making the toilet nicer doesn't really help.
club_med
09-13-2001, 02:37 AM
no, because my freedom is important to me.
I will not pay to become a slave.
cm.
I will not pay to become a slave.
cm.
earnie86
09-13-2001, 04:29 AM
Definitely. Been using RC2 since it came out. Incredibly stable, easy to use and very difficult to crash. Installing new hardware is as simple as plugging in the hardware and after a few seconds its installed and ready to go. Networking is easy to set up,all my kids gaming equipment work with it.
I have managed to crash it a couple of times trying out programs that proved incompatible, but recovery was easy.
I think most people that have said no here will end up using it, once the reviews start pouring in.
[This message has been edited by earnie86 (edited 09-13-2001).]
I have managed to crash it a couple of times trying out programs that proved incompatible, but recovery was easy.
I think most people that have said no here will end up using it, once the reviews start pouring in.
[This message has been edited by earnie86 (edited 09-13-2001).]
jman01pa
09-13-2001, 05:46 AM
Yes! I always have to have the latest and hopefully the greatest......
J http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
J http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
radio1_mike
09-13-2001, 06:36 AM
I won't, not as long product activation is inside. I frequently upgrade my system, and tear it apart. I'd rather not have to call up Microsoft if I replace something in my box.
Windows98SE is just fine for me, though; I will say, I do dig the new Win2K/XP facelifts.
Worse comes worse, I'll just go directly to Linux. This whole XP product activation thing could be the shot in the arm Linux needs to establish a broader consumer base.
Windows98SE is just fine for me, though; I will say, I do dig the new Win2K/XP facelifts.
Worse comes worse, I'll just go directly to Linux. This whole XP product activation thing could be the shot in the arm Linux needs to establish a broader consumer base.
Count Brass
09-13-2001, 08:01 AM
Nope because of the new licensing model. I've suffered with the Rational software at work that uses the same model - I'll never buy their software again and I'll never buy XP.
I'm already running ME(yuch!) and Linux on my sony picturebook - the *only* thing that holds me to Windows at all are the games.
I'm already running ME(yuch!) and Linux on my sony picturebook - the *only* thing that holds me to Windows at all are the games.
jad1097
09-13-2001, 08:10 AM
No, because I have hardware that will not run under it.
loser
09-13-2001, 08:24 AM
I have the final release of XP (don't ask how i got it), and it's great. i installed it to my dell inspiron 8000. i have the 32 MB nvidia video card and the dvd/cd-rw combo drive...i had my printer plugged in when installing and also my scanner. When XP finished installing.. i did not have to install ONE piece of hardware....it was ALL installed by XP. Xp has all the drivers with it. I LOVE IT! if you can afford it, it is well worth it. whoever said it locked your digital media...they are wrong. it doesn't for me.
~Jason
~Jason
rh71
09-13-2001, 08:24 AM
I doing a dual-boot of XP & WIN2k right now and having run it only once thus far, it's very much like WIN2k, just improved with loading time and GUI. They also did stuff to automate things which power users would probably not like. I turned off some of those "helpful" features.
XP is not anything that will change the OS world, like WIN3.1 --> WIN95 did. That's my opinion.
XP is not anything that will change the OS world, like WIN3.1 --> WIN95 did. That's my opinion.
J.A.D
09-13-2001, 10:50 AM
Not anytime soon, but in the future I would if forced to, if some software or hardware is not supported on another OS. That (happily) seems like it will be a long time coming.
bdunn
09-13-2001, 11:41 AM
My system already has 3 OSs running. Win98SE, Linux, and Win2k. I think thats enough.
linux_guru
09-13-2001, 03:54 PM
NO ! Because I run Linux, and I hate M$.
BobyJo
09-14-2001, 12:34 AM
NO !! I joined the beta testers just so I could download the latest RC2 of XP. This way I can see what if any hardware I am using will work with XP without any problems. I have read that XP has virtually all drivers for late production hardware. This whole system is 5 months old. A7M266, 1.4 Athlon, 512 Crucial PC2100, IBM 45g 75GXP HD, Radeon DDR 64 (SE) VIVO, Teac 12x10x32 CDRW, Acer 50x CD-Rom, Visioneer 8100 USB scanner, Epson Photo Printer USB, DirecPC Satellite Two Way Internet service. I installed XP Pro last night. NONE of the hardware, (external appliances) will work with XP. The most desired is the USB Satellite reciever and transmitter, for internet service, All of these are certified for use with Win2000, so why will they not work with XP?? I will not be purchasing XP until all the hardware I have will work with this OS. I completely rebuilt this system just to use Win98SE, then added a lot of hardware changes as to use Win2000. All the time MS states that if it will work with Win98SE it will work with Win2000. I am not gonna be duped again, I will wait until all the hardware I have will be allowed to work with XP before I spend any money on another OS from MS. At least I was lucky enough to receive a total refund from MS because of the Win2000 problems. They told me that only one of these will be allowed during that person's lifetime. I may not be the most intelligent person arround, but I am not dumb enough to spend a lot of money just to have the latest OS that MS has to offer. I have hundreds of dollars invested in this system. (Built it myself) but the parts are not giveaways. I paid almost $200.00 for the cpu, I understand this same cpu is just over $100.00 now, but nevermind, I spent the money to build the system I wanted, and now over half the hardware will not work within XP.
rh71
09-14-2001, 01:04 PM
I wish XP compatibility info would saturate http://www.ntcompatible.com more quickly...
Emc2
09-14-2001, 01:26 PM
Would I? H*LL no...If some program is not compatible with winXP, it doesn't mean it will stay that way. Most companies come out with patches to keep programs compatible, but WinXP doesn't know that.
IF we get it at work and things seem to go pretty well with it, then I'll put that info here, but until then, I'm sticking with WinMe.
I was skeptical when I first tried WinMe over win98se, but now I'm getting a feel for things and as far as errors are concerned, I'm seeing just as many with Me as 98se. Me does seem to be slower though...
IF we get it at work and things seem to go pretty well with it, then I'll put that info here, but until then, I'm sticking with WinMe.
I was skeptical when I first tried WinMe over win98se, but now I'm getting a feel for things and as far as errors are concerned, I'm seeing just as many with Me as 98se. Me does seem to be slower though...
Banti
09-14-2001, 02:42 PM
Not for a while. I am still running win98fe, and I have no comlaints. I might upgrade to se or win2k...
Banti
Banti
ticktack
09-14-2001, 05:08 PM
I think there are another M$ O/S on the way; Blackcomb
prttybean
09-14-2001, 05:31 PM
No, and because of the product activation and digital content issues. I have a right to privacy.
Win98SE is stable, runs my apps well and more and more software companies are writing games for Linux.
Win98SE is stable, runs my apps well and more and more software companies are writing games for Linux.
F4_Hunter
09-14-2001, 05:34 PM
I'll probably get it just because I can get a free copy from my university. I really don't like the activation though.
-F4
-F4
griobhta
09-15-2001, 09:23 AM
I like F4_Hunter will probably upgrade as I can for a pitence get a Legit copy that does not need activation.
May wait untill I can get myself a hardware firewall juts to be on the safe side:)
Griobhta
May wait untill I can get myself a hardware firewall juts to be on the safe side:)
Griobhta
Sixpac
09-15-2001, 05:20 PM
Yes, definately...
with its support for advanced Video/Audio and many extra features you don't find in Win98/2000 its definately a much better OS then they've ever made.
I find that the product activation will get shot down soon... (another topic) but since I've installed XP 2600 all runs smoothly and is worth the price to pay for it.
I have installed XP on a couple machines (all new ones) and with total success and no problems.
Once XP is released to the mass market I think we will see a stampeede to the software stores to buy XP.
Sixpac
with its support for advanced Video/Audio and many extra features you don't find in Win98/2000 its definately a much better OS then they've ever made.
I find that the product activation will get shot down soon... (another topic) but since I've installed XP 2600 all runs smoothly and is worth the price to pay for it.
I have installed XP on a couple machines (all new ones) and with total success and no problems.
Once XP is released to the mass market I think we will see a stampeede to the software stores to buy XP.
Sixpac
Splitz300
09-15-2001, 05:37 PM
No, well, for now.
I read the FAQ on product activation but I still have a few concerns. From reading it, seems that I can't buy one license and put it on 4 computers in my house that I have networked together???
I think Microsoft really has screwed up now. GOD FORBID I reformat my hard drive, then I have to pay for a long distance call from the UK to the US (even though it's a 1-800 #, I'm military overseas with a good calling plan) to ask for permission to use MY software again???? WTF???
They better fix it or I ain't gonna buy it!!
Splitz
I read the FAQ on product activation but I still have a few concerns. From reading it, seems that I can't buy one license and put it on 4 computers in my house that I have networked together???
I think Microsoft really has screwed up now. GOD FORBID I reformat my hard drive, then I have to pay for a long distance call from the UK to the US (even though it's a 1-800 #, I'm military overseas with a good calling plan) to ask for permission to use MY software again???? WTF???
They better fix it or I ain't gonna buy it!!
Splitz
t048
09-15-2001, 07:13 PM
Originally posted by Splitz300
No, well, for now.
I read the FAQ on product activation but I still have a few concerns. From reading it, seems that I can't buy one license and put it on 4 computers in my house that I have networked together???
I think Microsoft really has screwed up now. GOD FORBID I reformat my hard drive, then I have to pay for a long distance call from the UK to the US (even though it's a 1-800 #, I'm military overseas with a good calling plan) to ask for permission to use MY software again???? WTF???
They better fix it or I ain't gonna buy it!!
Splitz
Technically, it won't be your software. You're only renting it from MS.
No, well, for now.
I read the FAQ on product activation but I still have a few concerns. From reading it, seems that I can't buy one license and put it on 4 computers in my house that I have networked together???
I think Microsoft really has screwed up now. GOD FORBID I reformat my hard drive, then I have to pay for a long distance call from the UK to the US (even though it's a 1-800 #, I'm military overseas with a good calling plan) to ask for permission to use MY software again???? WTF???
They better fix it or I ain't gonna buy it!!
Splitz
Technically, it won't be your software. You're only renting it from MS.
Nick CPU
09-15-2001, 08:04 PM
I like the look of XP, but I ve heard it can cause more problems than I want to deal with
Ed_S
09-15-2001, 08:15 PM
No.
Product Activation issues. Most have been covered here, but how about this one:
You get it. You love it, and intend to keep it forever. But MS discontinues support 5 yrs from now, and refuses to reactivate when you reinstall!!
Or - you've got versions of critical software that are incompatible with whatever comes next, and the above happens.
Product Activation issues. Most have been covered here, but how about this one:
You get it. You love it, and intend to keep it forever. But MS discontinues support 5 yrs from now, and refuses to reactivate when you reinstall!!
Or - you've got versions of critical software that are incompatible with whatever comes next, and the above happens.
jkrohn
09-15-2001, 08:47 PM
I'm currently using XP Pro and I like it quite a bit. Upgraded from 98SE and am really impressed. I don't get the all too frequent memory leaks from 98 and all my games run so far. Rune, Madden, Fifa, Diablo 2, AOE2, CS and Half Life. Only one I had to tinker with was Tony Hawk and all I had to do was tell it to run in 98/ME compatibility mode. Only had one realy problem with it and that was that when I minimize CS and try to go back my mouse clicks are no longer recognized. Would I reccomend this over 2000? Tough call. I do not see too many differences yet as I run 2000 on another machine, but an upgrade from 98 is in order I think. I would never upgrade to Home version though as it requires WPA which I am completely against. Also M$ has done some shady stuff with the encoding / playing of MP3's, but there are workarounds. Heh, I even got my "unsupported" Win-TV card to work :) Only thing I don't like is no more OpenGL for my Voodoo5, all you 3dfx owners beware w/o FFAA I cried. :) One last thing I forgot. That chessy login and look is eaisly changed to standard NT login and classic windows look. Seems M$ anticipated that we aren't all 14 year old girls with Butterflys and Flowers painted on our walls. Also Raw Sockets are a concern of mine, but I keep myself protected. As fro the average consumer who doesn't close holes.... well, we'll haev to see how that goes.
AzKidd69
09-15-2001, 09:58 PM
NOPE>>> Activation?? NOPE! any questions??Still usin 98se.
Atomic Rooster
09-15-2001, 10:29 PM
NO. As mentioned earlier, product activation and no support for my Voodoo 5. :mad:
Emc2
09-15-2001, 11:17 PM
It will be interesting to see what kind of support for WinXP there will be by hardware manufacturers. Just recently there are finally drivers for a Matrox G400 on a Win2k machine (probably a month or so ago). I think Microsoft's hold up will be the hardware, unless they have a massive driver CD for compatibility. I don't think the BETA testing really got to the variety of systems that there are out there. Correct me if I'm wrong though;)
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