I'm looking to get a new laptop soon, to replace a computer that should have been gone a long time ago. I was thinking about what OS to use, but I'm not sure. I like FreeBSD, but most of the programs I run don't offer support for BSD. Linux is another option, but I run into the same problems. So that leaves me with windows. I've only ever used Win98, so I don't know much about any other versions of windows. What I wanted to know is what are the advantages and disadvantages of Windows NT and Windows ME. What are the differences between them? I might also consider Windows 2000, but I'm not sure.

Kyle

Originally posted by Kyle Babich
Linux is another option, but I run into the same problems.

Kyle

a dual boot machine is your best option , boot w/ either RH or w2k, xp , you get the best of both worlds.

That sounds good. No XP though. I don't like XP, it seems like a ripoff of mac. And it may be called XP Proffesional, but it doesn't seem very proffesional to me.

Win2000 is the most stable of the Win versions. XP is supposed to be as stable but you already said no to that.

But Win2000 has many compatibility issues if you have the OS installed from factory you probably won't have a problem. The other way around you will certainly will have to download new drivers and such.

Thank you, but what about my original question.
What's the difference between Windows NT and ME?

ME is prone to crashes and messing up your computer. I had a horrible experience with ME. NT I don't know much about.

Originally posted by Kyle Babich
Thank you, but what about my original question.
What's the difference between Windows NT and ME?

Windows ME is basically an 'advanced update' to Windows 98, so you could consider it like a 'consumer' version of Windows 2000, even though the kernels are somewhat different.

Windows NT is part of the NT Server/Workstation environment and is more pertinent for client-server/network stuff, making it suitable for businesses. Windows 2000 is along the same lines, except more powerful, another different kernel and very stable.

One other fairly noticeable difference is that a no. of games won't work on NT due to the different kernels.

In a nutshell, there's quite a bit of difference between NT and ME - different kernels, different target audiences, etc.

What are your exact needs?

P.S. ME has a no. of standard Microsoft problems and I advise avoiding it if possible.

Originally posted by Kyle Babich
That sounds good. No XP though. I don't like XP, it seems like a ripoff of mac. And it may be called XP Proffesional, but it doesn't seem very proffesional to me.

With a few clicks, XP can look just like any other previous windows.

I think I'll go dual with Win2000 and FreeBSD.

Windows 2000 is a pretty quick/stable OS. There is a large difference between 95/98/ME/NT and 2000. I would stay away from XP as it's not as quick under pressure.

I would run Windows 2000 Pro!

Originally posted by RackMy.com
I would run Windows 2000 Pro!

Yeah, that's what I'm running.