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Summary: Very steady, but many flaws...
Review: - Windows XP (XP = Experince) is, as of this date, the latest of Microsoft's very populare operating systems. Based on the NT technology, XP is one of the most steadiest operating systems i've ever laied my hands on. It's 90% automatic to new hardware and when you connect to the internet. Remember all the IP protocolls and LAN configurations that gave you a hard time when you went a LAN party with Windows 95 and 98? Forget that! Windows XP finds all the LAN users instantly (some configuration must be done, but not much). XP might sound like a perfect operating system, but it has many flaws. If you have a program or a game you really love, but is DOS based; Then XP wount run them unless you've installed some sort of patch or a emulator. Many of the old Win98 programs (Virus Scanners and such) wount install on XP. Also, the CONTROLL PANEL is seriously confusing the first time you enter it. XP is also very sensitive with certain hardwares, meaning the operating system will sometimes restart and shut down certain programs if it isent comfortable with the hardware installed. Beside this, the XP is a so-so system. Very recommented for office use and such, but gamers and programmers should look else where...
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Summary: The BEST Operating System for Home Use!
Review: Windows XP is the best Operating system from Microsoft for the home user. It is rock solid, great performance, and best of all 1000's of software titles to choose from.Do not fall for the Linux hype, you will lose any functionality you can have with Windows. Microsoft did their homework on Windows XP, if you have a digital camera plug it in, and it does the rest. I have used Windows XP since it was released and never had any problems out of it. Different users can have their own profiles and settings, it is just awesome! If you have Windows 98 or the later, you need to upgrade to Windows XP and you will never look back!
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Summary: To say it is frustrating is an understatement
Review: Every time I turn around, something else doesn't work with XP. I have replaced almost everything in my computer and around my computer. I'm going back to 98...and that is not pleasant...
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Summary: The BEST operating system from Microsoft ---Must have!
Review: This is by far the best operating system from Microsoft. It is will worth the money, the stablity, performance and quality really shine. It just works, has a nice gui, easy to update and software selection. Linux can no way even come close to Microsoft Windows XP Profressional. I have had several machines run for months with XP Pro and never had one crash, reboot or any problems out of them. Get Windows XP, you will be VERY pleased!
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Summary: Best OS on the Market
Review: Most would agree that Windows is the best OS. There is little doubt that this the the best of Windows. It was created to address security issues, OK so no one is perfect. This OS already has more patches than a veteran hobbo. Still, it is leaps and bounds ahead of 98 and especially preferable to XP Home.
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Summary: not that impressed.
Review: I swear this program is "fluffy" , it has too much of a kid friendly... look. but hey. the think MS doesn't tell you... save money buy the upgrade. if you have a win98 CD. when the install for XP prompts you about the operating system just switch to the 98 CD til it's through with it's check. then you can replace the XP cd and continue with the install. all XP upgrade is doing is checking to see if your machine has an OS already, this precedor just tricks the install into thinking it's there. so don't waste money on the full verson if you don't have to.
anyway, product review. it's not Hacker proof I don't care what Gates Says. it's built to around file swaping and internet based updates, browsing and full blown Multi media apps. there is nothing professional about it, and it's Crazy that most of packages I love cost so damn much money. the only programs MS makes I really love is their Office Suites and it's over price like crazy. the whole Activating your software thing is so retard. hell I know that's been hacked by someone. Anyway, in short the design of the program really makes it's Rather prone to viriouses, and hackers to acess your conputer. my advice, if you do choose to get this kiddy based ,idiot proof, seasoned computer users nightmare of a program. get "Black Ice" or a Rerouter don't trust MS too much .
the one nice thing I really like about this program is I don't have to go looking for alot of updates. Granted I'm still having trouble finding drivers for some of my hardware.
I'm thinking I'll soon be switching to Linix with my Next computer.
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Summary: Windows XP Professional...Questionable
Review: Having purchased a new Dell computer, I chose to get Windows XP Professional, my previous OS was 98, which had a thing for crashing. I really liked my new computer until after 1 month, my hard drive went and along with it, all the information I had just transferred from my old computer to this one, as well as the new stuff. Great, Dell sends me another hard drive and tech to install it, but I have to install XP again. Talk about a day's worth of work, what a pain, but I finally got it going and my computer is running like a charm. My system is running like the speed of light, no more crashes, or so I thought. Now, with XP, my system will just restart itself, for no apparent reason??? If I try to send a web page to my email address, IE will crash and send a message to Microsoft, I will not be able to send that page. If I open a couple of programs along with IE or Outlook, my system will reboot? There's some sort of incompatibility problem with IE, Outlook and XP but I haven't read anything. I must say that I am very disappointed with Bill Gates and Microsoft as a whole. Windows 98 was absolutely terrible and these new OS's should have been labeled upgrades, but not for this Exorbitant amount of money that Microsoft wants. If we have to purchase the licence, they should be selling these products at a reasonable price. Now they're coming out with a new office product, for extreme cost, which doesn't share information with older Office products? We can't use Access 97 with Access 2000, etc. Does Bill Gates think we are made of money? Does he really think that all companies have the kind of money it will cost to upgrade all his products? This is absolutely Ludicrous! I would love to create something to take this guy out of the picture and I would hope you feel the same way.
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Summary: Infantile OS
Review: I was dissapointed with WinXP. Not because I'm a Windows- hater but because it was too simply of an OS. I'm used to NT and Win2kPro. It doesn't give me enough options and settings. It's just way to easy. If any one wanted an OS that they really don't have to think to use, this is the one for you.
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Summary: XP Pro Rocks
Review: Windows XP Rocks. I have never seen a bue screen of death since I installed it in 2001. Great UI. I Was using Home Edition, but upgraded to Pro because it has advanced network features (they can be a pain, though - setting up permissions for users and groups - though by default it shows you the "simple" options), has Remote Desktop, etc. Get it today if you have a fairly new PC - I am able to run it easily on a Duron 750 MHz/320 MB RAM. It can run with less.
If you want to keep all the old OS's settings, get the Upgrade version. If you want to erase it all and start over, get the Full. You CANNOT upgrade from the Full install CD.
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Summary: The Most elegant OS ever
Review: Unless you are an AOL user (and even if you are) this is the most beautiful, usable and SECURE OS ever! SIDE NOTE: Please if you really don't know what you are doing on the Internet TURN ON Windows automatic updates, use the semi-acceptable MS Firewall (or get a router or at least ZA) and get a decent Anti-virus program ...
PROTECT the rest of us from your ignorance. Hackers aren't interested in low usage OS flaws like Mac OS or Linux, but they LOVE to harass the 90% of us that use Windows! It is Multi-media rich, fantastic for gaming, super fast and and MORE flexible than Mac OS! With a P4 Northwood and XP Mac lost it's last claim to fame....PS is FAR Faster on a PC!
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