What's the difference between Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Question: "What's the difference between Windows 2000 and Windows XP?"
Answer:
Windows 2000 and Windows XP are essentially the same operating system
(known internally as Windows NT 5.0 and Windows NT 5.1, respectively.)
Here are some considerations
if you're trying to decide which version to use:
WINDOWS 2000
BENEFITS
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 colourful 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.
