i have windows 2000. what is it that i may be missing? if i dont upgrade now, is it that after some time my devices will have no support?
2006-10-03 23:27:50 · 14 answers · asked by ahk 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
WindowsXP
Windows Vista is the name of the next version of Microsoft Windows, a proprietary graphical operating system used on personal computers, including home and business desktops, notebook computers, and media centers. Prior to the announcement of the Vista name on July 22, 2005, it was known by its codename Longhorn. As of September 2006, Windows Vista is at release candidate stage; Microsoft has stated the scheduled release dates for Windows Vista are currently November 2006 for business editions, and January 2007 for consumer editions.[1] These release dates come more than five years after the release of Windows XP, Microsoft's current consumer and business operating system, making it the longest time span between major releases of Windows.
Windows Vista has hundreds of new features, some of the most significant of which include an updated graphical user interface and visual style dubbed Windows Aero, improved searching features, new multimedia creation tools such as Windows DVD Maker, and completely redesigned networking, audio, print, and display sub-systems. Vista also aims to increase the level of communication between machines on a home network using peer-to-peer technology, making it easier to share files, password settings, and digital media between computers and devices. For developers, Vista introduces version 3.0 of the .NET Framework, which aims to make it significantly easier for developers to write high-quality applications than with the traditional Windows API.
Microsoft's primary stated goal with Vista, however, has been to improve the state of security in the Windows operating system.[2] One of the most prevalent common criticisms of Windows XP and its predecessors are their commonly exploited security vulnerabilities and overall susceptibility to malware, viruses and buffer overflows. In light of this, then Microsoft chairman Bill Gates announced in early 2002 a company-wide 'Trustworthy Computing initiative' which aims to incorporate security work into every aspect of software development at the company. Microsoft claimed it prioritized improving the security of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 above finishing Windows Vista, significantly delaying its completion.[3]
Windows2000
Windows 2000 (also referred to as Win2K) is a preemptible, interruptible, graphical and business-oriented operating system that is designed to work with either uniprocessor or symmetric multi-processor (SMP) 32-bit Intel x86 computers. It is part of the Microsoft Windows NT line of operating systems and was released on February 17, 2000. It was succeeded by Windows XP in October 2001 and Windows Server 2003 in April 2003.
Windows 2000 is classified as a hybrid kernel operating system, and its architecture is divided into two modes: user mode and kernel mode. The kernel mode provides unrestricted access to system resources and facilitates the user mode, which is heavily restricted and designed for most applications.
Windows 2000 was made available in four editions: Professional, Server, Advanced Server, and Datacenter Server. Additionally, Microsoft offered Windows 2000 Advanced Server Limited Edition, which was released in 2001 and runs on 64-bit Intel Itanium microprocessors. All editions of Windows 2000 have common functionality, including many system utilities such as the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and standard system management applications such as a disk defragmentation utility. Support for people with disabilities was improved with a number of new assistive technologies, and Microsoft included increased support for different languages and locale information. All versions of the operating system support the Windows NT filesystem, NTFS 5, the Encrypting File System (EFS), as well as basic and dynamic disk storage. Dynamic disk storage allows different types of volumes to be used. The Windows 2000 Server family has additional functionality, including the ability to provide Active Directory services (a hierarchical framework of resources), Distributed File System (a file system that supports sharing of files) and fault-redundant storage volumes. Windows 2000 can be installed and deployed to corporate desktops through either an attended or unattended installation. Unattended installations rely on the use of answer files to fill in installation information, and can be performed through a bootable CD using Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS), by the System Preparation Tool (Sysprep).
Microsoft has marketed Windows 2000 as "the most secure Windows we've ever shipped"[2], however it has become the target of a number of high-profile virus attacks such as Code Red and Nimda, and more than six years after its release, continues to receive patches for security vulnerabilities on a near-monthly basis.
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2006-10-04 00:20:32 · answer #1 · answered by catzpaw 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Windows 2000 and Windows XP are extremely obsoleted. Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are two good latest Windows releases. Windows 10 is also coming next year.
2015-02-09 08:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No issues. Win XP is pretty fast when compared with 2000. But it thinks a lot.. Too bad as it uses Microsoft's inventive thinking technology to fix your toilet also... Just kidding... XP utilizes 156MB of RAM any time so if you don't have a higher RAM then your PC can go slow... Then only difference is only in visuals and feel. Rest its same as Win 2000.
2006-10-03 23:40:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay with Windows 2000 cause it is safer and better than Windows XP
2006-10-03 23:36:06 · answer #4 · answered by Santhosh Shiva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a matter of fact, windows 2000 is older, windows xp is newer. The windows 2000 securtiy is not very high, but xp is higer.
So use windows xp!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-03 23:38:57 · answer #5 · answered by william P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Microsoft, here are 10 reasons to move to XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/whyupgrade/top10.mspx
Microsoft has stopped support and stopped releasing regular patches to windows 2000 operating system. They are going to continue to release security patches till June 2010.
If your computer is not broken, you can continue to use windows 2000. I still use windows 2000 on couple of my laptops and they work perfectly fine.
I want to upgrade to a newer operating system, I would recommend to wait until microsoft releases their new operating system VISTA. If you want to upgrade to VISTA, you may need to upgrade your hardware too.
Check out microsoft's website (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/) for more information.
2006-10-03 23:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by Go2guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows 2000 are almost similar they only differ on the added features that came with WinXP. They are both in NTFS format.
2006-10-03 23:31:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
u will get more advanced support for the new technologies which u may not get in 2000
2006-10-03 23:32:43 · answer #8 · answered by sachin_only101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main advantage is you can quit rebooting every time you sneeze. Also, security, usb 2.0 with sp2 and auto install. You also get to CRASH more often with XP.
2006-10-03 23:34:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much Just go out and buy a new machine running vista, at least home premium with 2 meg of ram.
2016-03-27 04:20:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use more things in xp that you cant in 2000
also they are now coming out with something new called vista wich is buter then xp and you should what becuse you will have to buy a new pc becuse you computer wont suport it
2006-10-03 23:30:38 · answer #11 · answered by gate123456789p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋