Hi Jeff, From what I can gather from the various reviews, etc. XP is a much more stable, secure system than all previous Windows versions. As one reviewer put it, "the news is not what is new in XP, but what is better." I don't know myself, though. It is also my understanding that XP WILL run DOS based (16 bit) programs in "most" instances, but not always. It has a "compatibly" mode which allows it to emulate previous windows and DOS editions, but I have not heard all the shake-out on that yet. I am speaking in theory here.
Personally, I have no problems with WIN98 SE (no stability problems, that is) and am very happy with it, but I don't do any intranet or have any worries about security (yet). But from what I hear, XP is slanted toward networking and is much more stable there. I am gonna wait for a few months and see what transpires. My motto is, :If it ain't broke, don't fix it! <grin>. I have heard about a few install problems with XP, but probably no more than with previous new Windows version. I do know, after running the program furnished to analyze my system and tell me if I can upgrade successfully, I have a few Windows programs (like Norton and Adaptec) that are, I am told, not compatible with XP. It might be worth getting the program to analyze your system and give you a break down of what you might run into. the program is fat, but informative. You can find it here: http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWSXP/home/howtobuy/upgrading/advisor.asp Roger [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 10:15 AM 10/25/01 +0000, you wrote: >Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 23:56:58 -0400 >From: "Jeff Dougherty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: PCWorks: Windows XP...is it good? > >I see Staples has a good offer on XP. >Now, can you, or can you not, run DOS based programs in XP. >I have WIN98 SE which is running fine, should I upgrade? I have seen mixed >emotions about it. >Jeff > >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] www.9-11-2001tragedy.com ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
