Microsoft Windows 2000 for New PC Users

Microsoft Windows 2000

Windows 2000 General Tips

Customizing Windows 2000

Windows 2000 Hard Drives, Floppy and Storage Tips

Windows 2000 Connectivity, Networks and The Internet

Windows 2000 Configuration and Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting

Overview

Windows 2000 is simply the best operating system I have ever used and until Windows XP passes inspection it will remain that way. For years the business world has longed for an operating system with plug and play capabilities of just like Windows 98, but with the reliability and security of Windows NT. That wish became a reality when Windows 2000 was born.

In my personal opinion, Windows 2000 Professional is simply the best operating system I have used. It is the standard that all future operating systems will be judged by. Now don't get me wrong; Windows 2000 is far from perfect. For one, It requires a great deal of hard drive space (650MB) and a pretty powerful processor to run.

Microsoft says that Windows 2000 will run on a computer with a 133Mhz Central Processing Unit (CPU) and 64 Megabyte of Random Access Memory (RAM). Trying to run Windows 2000 on a computer with these specification will only aggravate you. The optimum configuration for Windows 2000 is a 500Mhz CPU (or higher) and no less than 128 MB of Random Access Memory.

Second, you gamers will not like the fact that it is hit or miss trying to run older games, definitely not considered a home users operating system.

Windows 2000 Server can be extremely difficult to configure, it really takes some getting use. But it still gives you back-office types (that's server) with a tool that dreams are made of.

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Can You Say Four....

Windows 2000 comes in four versions, (YES 4); they are Professional, Server, Advanced Server and Data Center Server.

Windows 2000 Professional

The workstation version of 2000, this version would be installed on your actual computer. It uses a new graphical user interface (GUI) similar to Windows ME. Overall, I have found Windows Professional to be very reliable and user friendly.

Windows Server, Advanced Server and Data Center Server

These three versions are for managing and administrating client server environments (networks). Depending on the size of your company and the type of business, you would choose one of the three.

Once again let me stress to you that Windows 2000 is and was designed to be a corporate operating systems (according to Microsoft). It is not really conducive to games (especially older ones) and multimedia devices, such as MP3 Players and Video Editing devices.

Is Windows 2000 Right For You?

Not sure which operating system is best for you? If you want reliability and security; are not concerned about games and getting the most out of your multimedia equipment, then it may just be for you. If games, utilizing the best platform for multimedia and easy home networking is what you crave go with something else. Microsoft suggests Windows ME (I don't).

Microsoft says that Windows 2000 Professional operating system is designed for corporate (business) users. Windows ME, on the other hand, is the best choice for home users and gamers.

Here is some good advice (this is free) I would steer clear of Windows ME and wait for Windows XP to debut. Windows XP (Home User Version) will be available in stores starting October 25, 2001. Trust me, you’ll be glad you waited.

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