Clint Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 (edited) W2K3 has a later NT version, but most importantly a better memorymanagement...speaking in layman's terms it holds a bigger part of memory ready for "action"..making it use a bit more but also more responsive...as for that thing i have maid, I doubt it will be posted here or on other site...to much headache when ppl can't follow simple instructions, sorry...I think I will have to delet that other post, it was kinda off-topic anyhow. Edited November 27, 2005 by Clint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryHou Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I have XP Home in my notebook ,but I think XP PRO is better because of its security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-I- Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 based on value per $ (or Euro in my case), i voted XP64 instead of Server2003, also because i think MOST (not all) here who, run 2003 as a workstation, 1 > hardly know what they are playing with (just folowing a guyde doesn't make you an expert), 2 > most of the also run it without a proper licence - with i think is B*tchy. 3 > Server 2003 will in most cases not let you use - ell-cheapo firewalls and virus-scanners. so i chose xp64 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxian Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I have XP Home in my notebook ,but I think XP PRO is better because of its security. I think it's the opposite actually... Pro probably has more potential security holes since it's designed with remote administration and connections in mind.based on value per $ (or Euro in my case), i voted XP64 instead of Server2003, also because i think MOST (not all) here who, run 2003 as a workstation, 1 > hardly know what they are playing with (just folowing a guyde doesn't make you an expert), 2 > most of the also run it without a proper licence - with i think is B*tchy. 3 > Server 2003 will in most cases not let you use - ell-cheapo firewalls and virus-scanners. so i chose xp64 instead.XP64 still has compatibility issues with drivers and the like. I know manufacturers who release AMD64 based computers and don't have the 64-bit drivers for the rest of their hardware...*cough*Gateway*cough*I'm running the 180-day trial of Server 2003 at home... because it's free. I mean... re-installing from a UACD isn't that much of a hassle every 6 months when what you're getting is free. There's nothing against doing so in the EULA.Yes, it's true that Win2K3 won't let you install some programs or drivers (Logitech webcam drivers for example...), but then again, I don't think that it was really meant for someone to sit at and chat over MSN or Skype... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillalph Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 (edited) Zxian: Did you know that you can get a legal license of 2k3 through our university's cpcs department? Since I took one cpsc course this term, I got access to the MSDNAA software. Here is what we can get:Windows Server 2003 Enterprise EditionWindows Server 2003 Standard EditionWindows Server 2003 Web EditionWindows XP Professional with SP2 (Single User) ISO ImageWindows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005SQL Server 2000 Enterprise EditionVisual Studio .NET 2003 professionalVisual Studio 2005 Professional EditionProject Professional 2003OneNote 2003Visio Professional 2003Windows Services for UNIX 3.5MapPoint 2004 North AmericaVirtual PC 2004 with SP1Heres the link: MSDNAA]Bonkers[ Edited December 9, 2005 by ]Bonkers[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxian Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Yeah, I know we've got access to that. I'm gonna look into that next term when I'm back in classes, but for the past year, one re-install of Server 2003 has done me well for my second computer (which in its original revision had Millenium on it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mau-yong Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 @Level,where can i get the 60kb reg file to integrate in w2k3?can you post a link where to download it. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skitso Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 XP-Pro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mocht4R Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I have XP pro, and im loving every minute of it. I havn't personally tried win 2k3, but i've owned every other microsoft os. So xp pro wins my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1K Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I'm also XP Pro user and I'm very satisfied with it...I'lll go today for some Vista presentation, can't wait to see how will Vista look, and what features will have.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anphorea Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I think windows server 2003 is better than xp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1K Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I think windows server 2003 is better than xp.In fact it's stupid to compare these two operating systems since one is client and the other is server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suryad Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I will go with XP 64 since it is based on Windows 2003 SP1 and also is 64 bit capable. So it is practically the best of both worlds. The only problem I see is that not every one has 64 bit processors and not all manufacturers have relased 64 bit software. But that will change with the upcoming Vista which will have a 64 bit flavor. I think at that time a wise upgrade from 32 bit XP would be to 64 bit XP while MS works out all the kinks in Vista.Vista is the regular OS and the Longhorn is the server OS. Vista nad Longhorn are based on wind 2k3 SP1 as is XP 64 bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kartel Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 (edited) XP pro has got to be better than home Edited December 29, 2005 by kartel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt 2864 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Windows XP Pro is by far one of the finest operating systems ever I've used, I would say. It does have its flaws and benefits, but I really liked XP Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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