Re: Windows 2000 or Windows XP ?
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the friendly display name wrote:
> Hello newsgroup.
>
> Since years i ran on this PC (Athlon XP 2000+, 512 MB Ram, 80 GB HD)
> Windows 2000. I've got now from a friend a XP pro CD with license (don't
> worry, it's competely legal, he didn't installed it on his PC before, in
> fact, the package is un-opened).
>
> Should I upgrade my PC to XP? I've read that XP is faster than 2000, is it
> true? That is my main concern, if it isn't faster, or even if it is
> slower, I won't upgrade.
>
> What is your experience speedwise, XP or 2000?
XP certainly boots up a lot faster than does W2K.
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