Would I use Ws2003 or XP

[Binninn]

Hello you all..

I have to format and set up my Computer again this week end........long over due..

I have been running xp..
but I got now Windows server 2003..
We are 3 here at my home that uses this computer.... AMD 2200 512ddr ..160GB and gf4
should I use the WS2003 or shuld I stick with XP

please advise me and tell me why I should use either...........explane please....

[bossmann]

If you are just running a single PC from home with multiple users , I would say stick with XP , I havent seen the server but feel that it would probably offer no advantages in your situation. When altering systems I always get complaints from the family if something works even slightyly differently (and really cop it if it doesn't work at all).
good luck whatever you choose.

[DoG]

Got to agree with bossman here, if it's only a single pc then stick with XP, its much simpler and .NET wouldnt offer you any benefits


EDITED So it makes sense, D'OH!

[Bads]

If you have no problem with XP, why do you want to buy another OS ?

I will stick with XP Don't have the money to buy another one

[~*McoreD*~]

i know your feelings: yea it is common - like to try new things. but cos this is a family pc i gotta agree with all others. windows 2003 server won't give u any new advantage than having xp. longhorn is too far. the next few near release for us by microsoft is office 2003. so stay tuned for that.

[felixml]

XP!!!

[Binninn]

Thanks guys...


I'l still with XP

[~*McoreD*~]

hi there,

now i got this problem.
i saw in Microsoft.com that the minimum speed requirement for windows 2003 is 133mhz. i went and checked the minimum speed requirement for windows xp and that was 233mhz! mg:" class="inlineimg" />
u guys think windows 2003 will be more efficient dealing with low processors. cos i was thinking to install it in my old pII 400. there is 512mb ram in that.
thanks for any ideas...

[Nd4Spd]

I installed it on my old 266. Running 128mb. It runs ok. Startup is a bit slow and the transitions they use (fading screens on boot and shutdown) are a bit laggy, but overall it works just fine.
But I also don't use it for general computing. I use it mainly as a file dump on my network. Am slowly but surely learning this stuff. Going to try making a file server/apps server here soon and see if I can get some software to run across a network.

Nothing like experimenting.

Indy

[war59312]

Yea stick with winxp. I have not heard a single reason to why you need to run a server.

cya,
Will