----- Original Message ----- From: "Geo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 9:58 PM Subject: Re: [Full-Disclosure] XP vs 2K
>> Curt, as XP can have its bells & whistles shut >> down to perform as 2K can, your preference must >> be security related. Would you be spcefic, or >> should I just read every advisory again? This >> perplexes me as M$ at least eventually patch XP >> while 2K is entering its next life. > > You don't have to be security oriented to not want XP in the workplace. > There are plenty of other reasons. Install XP to someplace other than C: and > the default directory name, delete boot.ini then try and recover using the > Cd if you want to experience but one of them.. (you'll have to try the same > thing with W2K to understand the full meaning of what I'm describing) > I'd like to know what it is you mean to be honest. Never had to do that with W2K before but wiped XP off C and reinstalled the same image of C as G before. Then had to run a repair install directly after that. Never a problem that wasn't fixed by altering card entries in registry or easier - updating to the next SP. Greg. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
