Simon,
There is also another consideration. If you go to Windows 2000 Pro or XP
Pro you will require the pro licence of your screen reader if you use one.
If you upgrade to XP Home you wouldn't need to upgrade your licence.
Paul.
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From: George Bell <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: George Bell <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:53:22 -0000
Hi Simon,
I guess the first question to ask is why install an
operating system which has reached the end of its
life-cycle? Microsoft stopped supplying on March 31st 2005.
Essentially Windows XP Professional is the current
equivalent, and indeed fixes many problems inherent in
Windows 2000. But do you in fact need all the security
features of XP or even Windows 2000. XP Home itself is
cheaper, and a major improvement anyway.
The most important consideration is the hardware itself, so
take a look at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/sysreqs.ms
px, and be prepared for even more research of the individual
components such as CD writers, etc. Check with the
individual manufacturers to ensure their hardware is up
scratch.
Bear in mind that you may need to upgrade your screen
reader, and in some cases, it may be necessary to migrate to
the professional version of that.
George.
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Sent: 20 March 2006 11:05
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Subject: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
hello list,
I am thinking of changing my os to win2000pro, and would
like to know the following.
can I just install it over the current os, which is win98se,
or do I have to wipe the machine clear first?
is the installation strait forward?
are there any options I should change rather than just
letting it go ahead, to ensure better running of the
machine?
any other pointers also would be welcome, as I haven't done
anything like this before, but win98 is starting to get on
my nerves a bit.
Simon
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