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Subject: Re: Help! I'm confused about choosing Win2000 or WinXP for top chess program

Author: Ed Panek

Date: 06:04:31 08/07/01

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On August 06, 2001 at 18:26:29, Eran wrote:

>After I read many articles about Windows 2000 and Windows XP from PC Magazine
>and from the Internet, I got confused about deciding whether to buy Windows 2000
>now or wait for Windows XP. Besides, what bothers me is that Windows 2000 does
>not support many newer devices and drivers while Windows XP contains an
>unpleasant "activation" feature. That is my dilemma. Since I am not familiar
>with Windows 2000 and Windows XP, I am afraid that I could buy a wrong operating
>system.  I do not want to be disappointed if I make a mistake. Please help me
>how to make wise decisions about choosing the right operating system.
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Eran
>
>P.S. I am afraid that when million end users anywhere will have Windows XP with
>"activation" feature on their PC, Microsoft could become more powerful. So
>please do not let Microsoft monopolize us. Fight against monopoly!


Make usre if you get XP you purchse the professional edition. hte home edition
will not have SMP capapbilities

Ed



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