thelist-bounces@lists.evolt.org wrote:
> Probably a dumb question but when it comes to stability and not have
> to spend more time worrying about backups and reinstalls and software
> re-registration codes and having 7 pc's to make sure while one is
> running the antivirus, the other can get the newsgroups and the other
> can stay safe etc etc... Which OS do most people trust to use as
> their regular one? I am starting to think I need to stick with Win
> 2000 Pro as it seems to have been the most faithful. I have read of
> people reinstalling XP numerous times to fix things and in the past
> my pc used to run for years without a hiccup. Like I said, probably a
> dumb question but I would like to hear what the majority trusts cause
> I need to know so I can get back to work :-)

Hire an out of work computer technician to make that decision for you.

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e=sc^ (shiva@io.com) Earl Cooley III
ESCalation Systems Consulting
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My current work environment consists of Windows XP Professional, Windows 2003 Server .NET, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and Windows eCommerce Server with SQL Server 2000. I have had no problem and have always used Microsoft products. As long as you install the updates when they are released you should have no problem.

The majority of problems people face with Windows XP are conflicts with legacy programs and drivers. This can easily be avoided by ensuring all of your programs and drivers are compatible with Windows 2000/XP.

Personally, I have been using Microsft's OS for 10+years now with no hiccups. Any OS you use requires you to ensure that all the latest updates and security patches are installed. Even Linux releases updates and patches to their system as well

Raymond