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Comparison and Contrast Between Windows 2000 and Windows XP
To compare these two great operating systems, Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional would be the appropriate choices for comparison. ...
Component Windows 2000 Pro Windows XP Pro
Processor Intel Pentium 166Mhz or higher Intel Pentium 300Mhz or higher
Memory 64MB 128MB
Disk Space 1GB or more of free disk space 1. ... There are features that XP Pro has which 2000 Pro does not. ... Both OS dramatically reduce reboot scenarios that were common in the former versions of Windows. ...
Windows Security
Windows XP Pro boasts an Internet connection firewall and Smart Card support. ... Windows 2000 Pro uses the Encrypting File System, which uses public and private encryption, allowing users to transparently encrypt files.
Desktop Deployment
There were several applications that did not run well with Windows 2000 Pro. Windows XP Pro has the ability to make these applications work right out of the box. ...
Desktop Management
Windows XP Pro packs a lot of features that aid in the management of the desktop. ... XP Pro also has automatic updates. ... Not to be left out on desktop management, Windows 2000 Pro is equal to XP Pro in terms of Microsoft Management Console, Recovery Console, and safe mode startup options.
User Efficiency
Upon seeing the desktop, a common user will eventually choose XP Pro over Windows 2000 Pro because of its visual design. Since XP basically has the core of Windows 2000, it managed to break away from the standard windows desktop design. ... Another benefit for users is XP¡¦s integrated support for burning CDs on CD-R and CD-RW drives. On a Windows 2000 machine, you will need to install a third party vendor¡¦s software to enable CD burning capability. ... For the user that demands more in a mobile environment, XP offers remote desktop. ... XP also provides enhanced online conferencing for both video and audio using NetMeeting 3. ...
Networking
Windows NT workstation 4 is the foundation upon which Windows 2000 Pro is built. Configuring a Windows 2000 Pro machine is very similar to an NT4 machine, in which it is straightforward and a lot of pointing and clicking. But XP on the other hand, simplifies networking, in addition to providing more features. ... Both XP and 2000 have the following networking features: Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) and easier remote access configuration wizards.
Comparison and Contrast Between Windows 2000 and Windows 2003
Both Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 are robust server operating systems designed for an enterprise environment.
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