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All, I worked for Bill for a number of years so I will try to be as non-partisan as possible. The opinions expressed herein are my own and not of Microsoft Corp. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or Third Party OEMs. The posts I've seen so far are all very informative, and I didn't see anything what I would consider bad advice. The one thing that I didn't see is whether the primary purpose of the OS was intended for server or client requirements. There are actually 6 "well-known" variants of XP - Embedded, Home, Pro, Media Center 2002, Media Center 2004, and Tablet. There are at least 2 "not-so-well-known variants: Win XP 64-Bit, and a restricted version. Since you will probably be considering the "well-known" aforementioned variants of Win XP, I will make the assumption that you are employing client-based solutions. Here's what I think your primary concerns should be: 1. OS Product Lifecycle http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=LifeWinFAQ. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh%3Ben-us%3Blifecycle&LN=EN- US&x=12&y=12). 2. OS Support Requirements (goes hand in hand with the above): http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?id=fh;[ln];lifeprodw). 3. Dependant 3rd party hardware device lifecycle and support. 4. Dependant 3rd party software application lifecycle and support. After looking at the links in (1) and (2), I think you will come to the conclusion that points (3) and (4) are considerations that you may want to assign a heavy weighting in your decision analysis. 2010 is 6 years from now and who know where you and I will be at that time. Some data points to ponder: - Win2K Pro is in the mature phase of its lifecycle (extrapolate your own views with stability). - WinXP (and Windows Server 2003+) has a product roadmap for (among other things) security, that eclipses any previous OS offerings. - What current functionality / 3rd party hardware & software do you need to migrate? A typical XP migration is less painful, but don't quote me on that. - Cost of the new OS (per-seat, site-licencing, etc.). - Existing 3rd Party h/w and s/w compatibility issues that are considered business critical - Training costs I could go on, but the image you might want to put in your head is the nights spent on migration and the all too often hidden incompatibility issues. /// Mike From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of robert Macy Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 2:01 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Which Operating System - 2000 vs XP to use? http://www.ieee-pses.org/symposium http://www.emc2004.org/ Group, Anybody have a succinct (factual) answer to the question: Which Operating System should I use for controlling my equipment and manipulating the mass of data? Should I use the 2000, or XP? Consider we'll probably be running a lot of matlab type and/or viewlab type SW. I was already to go get a new 2000 system, but one of our third party software suppliers has recommended XP with the only justification - "our stuff has been tested in more applications, more units of the XP." Anybody have experience comparing these two OS? Also, where to get inexpensive, reliable PC's? Dell is one source. Fry's another. EBay is out. Any others? What ever happened to a company called, Evergreen? Does anybody have a system they want to sell in order to make room for an upgrade? - Robert - Robert A. Macy, PE. . [email protected] 408 286 3985. . . . . . . fx 408 297 9121 AJM International Electronics Consultants 101 E San Fernando, Suite 402 San Jose, CA 95112 This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. IEEE PSES Main Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message send your e-mail to [email protected] Instructions for use of the list server: http://listserv.ieee.org/listserv/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Ron Pickard: [email protected] Dave Heald: [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. IEEE PSES Main Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message send your e-mail to [email protected] Instructions for use of the list server: http://listserv.ieee.org/listserv/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Ron Pickard: [email protected] Dave Heald: [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc
