Re: How big are Windows OS?

From: RoS (kermitbaby_at_bigpond.net.au)
Date: 02/22/04 

Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 10:05:46 +1000

Does this mean that after installation on reformatted 3GB HD there'd be 1 GB
left for apps? I'm currently running WinME but would like to have a look at
2000 before deciding on whether it or XP should be the OS for a replacement
computer with, of course, a much bigger HD
RoS
"Greg Stigers" <gregstigers@spamcop.net> wrote in message
news:#H2Mhe29DHA.3488@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> From
>
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/professional/evaluation/sysreqs/default
.asp:
> Hard Disk 2 GB with 650 MB free space.
>
> You do have the option of directory compression, if space is a concern.
>
> If you were running 9x on this laptop, and are concerned about space, you
> almost certainly want to look at the rest of these requirements, and
> remember that these are minimums, not recommendations.
>
> You can download the Readiness Analyzer from
>
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b008d64c-dd8d-4816-
a3d9-fd2ed787e735&displaylang=en.
> This focuses on compatibility, but is certainly worth running.
>
> Be aware that going from XP Pro to 2000 Pro is considered a downgrade. You
> don't say what it is about XP that you never liked. But if it's a matter
of
> the changes to the interface, well, you can choose the 2000 style
interface,
> but be aware that 2003 has much the same enhancements.
>
> Greg Stigers, MCSA
> this space for rent
>
>

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