To WinXP or not WinXP... that is my question
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I have a 3-box network at home... a Win2k Server (used as a file server and IIS/SQL host), a desktop running Win2k Server and a laptop running Win2k Server (used to have Pro). I've been debating on moving the laptop to WinXP Pro but my concern has been it's capabilities as a development platform. The more and more I see screenshots and attend seminars, the more I see WinXP. I love the look and feel, just concerned about using it as a development platform (also to watch DVDs). I'm toying wiht the idea of putting WinXP on it and if I don't like it, just putting Win2K Pro back on (need those power managment features). Does anyone have any opinions or input about using WinXP Pro on a laptop when the primary use of the laptop is development (VS.NET/PhotoShop/Illustrator/OfficeXP)? What about WinXP Pro's power managment features on a laptop? Thanks, -AC
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I have a 3-box network at home... a Win2k Server (used as a file server and IIS/SQL host), a desktop running Win2k Server and a laptop running Win2k Server (used to have Pro). I've been debating on moving the laptop to WinXP Pro but my concern has been it's capabilities as a development platform. The more and more I see screenshots and attend seminars, the more I see WinXP. I love the look and feel, just concerned about using it as a development platform (also to watch DVDs). I'm toying wiht the idea of putting WinXP on it and if I don't like it, just putting Win2K Pro back on (need those power managment features). Does anyone have any opinions or input about using WinXP Pro on a laptop when the primary use of the laptop is development (VS.NET/PhotoShop/Illustrator/OfficeXP)? What about WinXP Pro's power managment features on a laptop? Thanks, -AC
Andrew Connell wrote: Does anyone have any opinions or input about using WinXP Pro on a laptop when the primary use of the laptop is development (VS.NET/PhotoShop/Illustrator/OfficeXP)? What about WinXP Pro's power managment features on a laptop? Well I use WXP all the time and it is great. A co-worker uses WXP on a laptop and has had no problems (battery life remained the same from W2K to WXP.) I also do VS.NET, Photoshop, Illustrator and Office XP btw.
Paul Watson
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Cape Town, South AfricaRay Cassick
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I have a 3-box network at home... a Win2k Server (used as a file server and IIS/SQL host), a desktop running Win2k Server and a laptop running Win2k Server (used to have Pro). I've been debating on moving the laptop to WinXP Pro but my concern has been it's capabilities as a development platform. The more and more I see screenshots and attend seminars, the more I see WinXP. I love the look and feel, just concerned about using it as a development platform (also to watch DVDs). I'm toying wiht the idea of putting WinXP on it and if I don't like it, just putting Win2K Pro back on (need those power managment features). Does anyone have any opinions or input about using WinXP Pro on a laptop when the primary use of the laptop is development (VS.NET/PhotoShop/Illustrator/OfficeXP)? What about WinXP Pro's power managment features on a laptop? Thanks, -AC
I currently use WinXP Pro on my desktop and my laptop. I love it, and haven't noticed anything too quirky. I currently have a Dell laptop on order, and will be putting XP Pro on it by choice as well. Of course, the new ones come with the mobile processors and intelligent batteries, so I don't really have to worry about battery length so much, but on my old Toshiba I haven't noticed anything untoward. On my new one I will be putting a dual boot with Red Hat, but then I'm just inclined to play about, and any laptop with 512 ram and a P4 2.4Ghz cpu is a proper dev machine as far as I'm concerned. WinXP rocks with Dev, I find it quite surprising how resistant to change dev's are, considering they constantly work with cutting edge technology. Go for it! :-D
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I have a 3-box network at home... a Win2k Server (used as a file server and IIS/SQL host), a desktop running Win2k Server and a laptop running Win2k Server (used to have Pro). I've been debating on moving the laptop to WinXP Pro but my concern has been it's capabilities as a development platform. The more and more I see screenshots and attend seminars, the more I see WinXP. I love the look and feel, just concerned about using it as a development platform (also to watch DVDs). I'm toying wiht the idea of putting WinXP on it and if I don't like it, just putting Win2K Pro back on (need those power managment features). Does anyone have any opinions or input about using WinXP Pro on a laptop when the primary use of the laptop is development (VS.NET/PhotoShop/Illustrator/OfficeXP)? What about WinXP Pro's power managment features on a laptop? Thanks, -AC
Have WinXP Pro on my laptop and found no problems. I use VS6 there though. My desktop has Win2k Pro with WS.NET installed Also watching DVDs on laptop everytime, works just fine, even enough battery to finish the movie :) Philip Patrick Web-site: www.stpworks.com "Two beer or not two beer?" Shakesbeer