Just wanted some current updated opinions on this operating system. I hope to hear from those who have really tried it. Are the changeovers maddening? Thanks, Jack
[ March 28, 2003, 07:48 AM: Message edited by: bronzeo ]
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Jack,
I updated my RIP station to Windows 2000 a few weeks ago. I've had no problems at all. I certainly like it better than NT.
(dang typos)
[ March 28, 2003, 07:31 AM: Message edited by: Glenn Taylor ]
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
i've got it on one of my computers...two have win 98 one has 2000 and my laptop has xp...i don't have any major problems with any of them to be honest...i think the differences are subtle...of course i like xp beause it's on my laptop and that's the fastest computer i have...are you going from 95 or 98? the only os i heard really sucked was millenium...win 98 is the most popular from what i've read.
Posted by bronzeo (Member # 1408) on :
I'm going from Millenium, which was the only system available on new machines at the time of purchase. I have XP on the one that I am typing from here at home. I have never liked Millenium, because it is a memory hog. I'm currently having a lot of memory problems. As far as coming from the W 98 era, I know a lot of people are staying there, but time will take over and it will be as obsolete as 3.1 in the near future. I'm just looking for a modern reliable OS, that I feel will be around for a while. My question, is that W 2000? I hope it is.
Posted by Trevor (Member # 3722) on :
win 2000 is the best so far. but if you have any legacy (16bit) applications, they won't run run under w2k
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
the best "all around" OS is win 98 SE and download the updates from M/S. get a blank h/d and install win 98SE full install not the upgrade. this gives you a clean upload with out all the crap from win 98. as some one else said older programs dont like WIN 2000. so unless you got XP, WIN 2000 compatable programs only, i would go with win98SE. millenium was some miss mash of win98se and win2000 and most computer i work on with it on them i tell the owners to dump it and go back to win 98SE or move to XP PRO. all 3 of my computer run 98SE and no problems. grundy should pipe in here...he did the win 2000, but maybe he will tell what happened.
Posted by Michael Clanton (Member # 2419) on :
I too have 3 different operating systems, 95 on my laptop, 98 on my older computer, and 2000 professional on my newest Dell. I have had one major problem with 2000, it doesn't like my HP Laserjet 5000 (11x17 postscript printer for screen printing) It prints in PCL but does crazy things in postscript. After 3 months of fighting, the end result is: HP postscript drivers do not work well with 2000. I also looked for XP drivers, but all I found was PCL. I reconnected the printer to the computer with 98, it works great. So my workaround is to dump files over to the old computer to print. Since my HP is just a couple of years old and cost almost $2000, I am not inclined to go out and buy all new equipment every time they come up with a operating system. If it ain't broke...
Posted by bronzeo (Member # 1408) on :
OP, Have you tried Win 2000? Dave G did post recently that his 2000 was working perfectly after a Roland Drive update. I trust his judgement and almost acted on it alone. I'm just looking for more re-assurance, if it is out there. I have disc in hand.
Posted by TransLab (Member # 470) on :
I've used the upgrade disk to go from win 98 to 2000 pro, worked well. I did have to replace a few drivers, (readily available) and I had to uninstall and reinstall the camera and the scanner softwares. Don't forget to download and install the service pack 3 from microsoft.
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
the big diff in win98(all) and win2000 is that win 2000 is an NTSF file system. not to make a long winded post about NTSF, but most programs are written for WNSF. it how programs are wrote that make the problems. older softwear, signlab 5, gerber 6.0, casmate, inspire, etc etc... were all wrote to std win file system. plotter drivers also most older ones are for std windows. if you got a new cutter, new program OMEGA, SIGLAB 6.0 FLEXI 7.0 etc. then you shouldnt have any problems.....my wifes niece worked for m/s as an instructor for their NT programs.and win2000 is an upgrade of NT 5. if it will work for ya, use it, but ill stick with win98se although i want a copy of LINEX.
Posted by Bruce Evans (Member # 44) on :
Linex? isn't that the liner they spray on truck beds these days.
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
nooooooooo..thats RHINO LINER...hehehehehehehehehe
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Hi Jack....I have NO problems with Win 2000 (the roland driver problem was just that..A ROland problem). Go for WIN 2000!!! It can be either FAT32 or NTFS file system and even if it is NTFS it will still communicate with Win 98 computers if they are networked.
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Jack, I have been using Windows 2000 Pro and CorelDraw9 with SignLab. Other than making sure I had the right drivers for Windows 2000,I have had no problems with it. I have been using Windows 2000 Pro for over a year now. Good Luck! Judy
[ March 28, 2003, 11:05 PM: Message edited by: Judy Pate ]
Posted by David Fisher (Member # 107) on :
My home network is a pretty dynamic animal, but generally speaking I have one machine running Windows 98SE on a FAT32 partition, one running Windows 2000pro on an NTFS partition and one running Win2kserver on an NTFS partition. All machines have been installed from scratch, that is to say not upgraded from a previous OS. I chose to install from scratch after seeing some bloody messes caused by upgrading. I occasionally use a drive loaded with Windows 2000 pro on a FAT32 partition in place of Win98SE on the Win98SE machine. Apart from some security issues, I have not found a great benefit between Win2kpro and 98 SE for day to day use running software such as Photoshop, Corel, IE, Outlook & Telecoms software (FTP/Fax etc). For secure networking 2000pro on NTFS with all current patches installed is a better option by far over 98SE. Installation of network protocols is far easier on Win2k as you'd expect. Pardon me if I'm telling you the bleeding obvious but, if you do decide to go to Windows 2000, be aware that a FAT32 partition (Win98/95b/Win2kFAT32) will not neccessarily see an NTFS partition, particularly if they are on the same drive or computer. Make an informed choice regarding the file system you use.
Edited after re-reading: (More of the possibly bleeding obvious)Before upgrading or better still - reinstalling, note all of your peripherals and hardware, go to the manufacturers sites and check for Windows 2000 drivers. That includes your sound, video, motherboard devices, printer, plotter, PCI devices like video capture, USB card, NIC...
HTH, David
[ March 29, 2003, 08:45 AM: Message edited by: David Fisher ]
Posted by bronzeo (Member # 1408) on :
Thanks for the replys. Without having to go into detailed explanation, would you choose the NT or Fat 32 filing system. I would probably choose F32, unless I was convinced differently. I have been using it for a few years now.....
Posted by David Fisher (Member # 107) on :
If FAT32 has been working OK for you then you might as well stick with it. Generally speaking if you're thinking of using the 2000 machine as a file server or internet gateway or for MS IIS then NTFS is the way to go. HTH, David
Posted by Stephen Bolin (Member # 2234) on :
Jack,
I'm migrating to XP Pro so have been addressing some of the same issues.
Here is a link to Microsoft's site which talks about FAT, FAT32, and NTFS file systems. Basically NTFS is the way to go, especially if you have a larger hard drive --like over 30gig.
NTFS is the way to go unless there's a particular specific need to remain with FAT32.
Posted by David Fisher (Member # 107) on :
You can migrate to ntfs by entering convert.exe from the "Run" command in XP, I'm pretty certain you can do it in NT and 2000 also. Its a one way street though, you can't go back to FAT32 without a format & reload. David
