anoxan Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 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."my apple is better than your orange!""oh yeah? well, my cherries are better than your grapes!"or..something like that I voted for xp pro 64 bit, as it will be my choice when I upgrade to 64 bit, and currently use xp pro 32 bit. 2003 is fine and all, but, as previously stated hundreds of times, it was designed to work in a server environment. yes, you can turn it into a "workstation", but it's honestly not worth the time/money/effort to click on the torrent link (no one in thier right mind will pay $800 for a limited version of an os that does lack driver support, to try to use it as a normal consumer os).all in all, this is a pointless thread that should be locked.I quoted suryad because his post is informative. no other reason lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizTalk Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 To me it depends on what you're doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf7448 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 (edited) It really depends on what ther person is useing it for.u kno...Xp Home for home usersXp Pro for businesses/many usersWindows Server for people who use a serverMedia for the extreem TV/Video watchesand Windows Xp Pro 64bit Edition for geeks Just kidding of course! cuz i'm a geek too Edited January 2, 2006 by wolf7448 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt 2864 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I voted for Windows XP Pro. Thats the only XP version I've only used. Nice driver support, nice interface, I can get anything done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohead Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I've tried XP Pro, Home and MCE 2005 and also 2k3. I have to say I personally prefer XP over 2k3 mainly because it's more user-oriented but I aint arguing 2k3 runs better because it does.Have to say the latest builds of Vista are really looking good now, actually becoming reliable too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trodas Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 For me, a Windows 2000 SP2 is best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link21 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 For me, a Windows 2000 SP2 is best WHat is the best about Windows 2000 SP2? What is wrong with SP4 for Windows 2000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woomera Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 i think xp pro 64 is better,the only problem is lack of driver and software for this windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerwin Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Yeah i havent tried the 64 bit one yet, i want to tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickytwista Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 xp pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaynotRoy Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 definetly server 2003 enterprise, no ifs ands or buts. its xp pro combined with server 2000, best of both worlds. this one is actually reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subcodec Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 For overall use, functionality, and price, I'd have to also say Pro. If you have the time and know how, 2003 server can be more viable, but most of us don't need everything that 2003 has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt 2864 Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I also found Windows Server 2003 quite reliable as well. And its faster than Windows XP as well. Recently downloaded the evaluation version off from the Microsoft website, and I found it was excellent.Is it really a 180 day version? I don't see a time limit on it. Please explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurens Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I also found Windows Server 2003 quite reliable as well. And its faster than Windows XP as well. Recently downloaded the evaluation version off from the Microsoft website, and I found it was excellent.Is it really a 180 day version? I don't see a time limit on it. Please explain?After 180 days you will get a warning that you cannot login anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisO Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Is it really a 180 day version? I don't see a time limit on it. Please explain?You are a funny man. Did you seriously think you could download Windows for free? Just because you don't see a big clock on your screen ticking down doesn't change a thing.PS: 2003 is a great OS and I use to run it on my developer laptop at my last job. The only catch is that sometimes you have to enabled compatibility on some driver/applications installs because the coders explicity checked for "2000 or XP" which was sloppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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