Win2k is perfect for multi media tasks in my opinion.  I play games, and do
lot of other things on my win2k box, it is much much better than most win9x
or XP boxes I've ever built/played.  I found that only old old games don't
run on win2k, but there ain't any really good old games that worth to keep
win9x (only few very old games I know I would love to play that can't run on
win2k).  Plus, if you don't like win2k, you can get rid of it and install
your winMe back.

However, I have a bit of advice on your new win2k box: do not use the ATi
CD, download latest driver and apps from ATi site; and when you install SB
card, only install what you need (full and typical installation are highly
not recommended), and remember download latest driver&app update from
www.sblive.com

Jun Qian

----- Original Message -----
From: "Parrothead B&B" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 7:01 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Win 2K Professional


Hi Everyone,
    I am considering buying a computer from a friend that has Win 2K
Professional installed.  I would like to install a Soundblaster Live
Platinum sound card and an ATI All-In-Wonder with video out AGP video card.
I have heard that NT based OS do not support multimedia activities as well
as ME.  We transfer video tape and burn many CDs of pictures of our
Grandbaby and our Nephews play video games and make CDs when they visit.
Should I install our version of Win ME or will the 2K stand up to the
multimedia tasks

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