NT 4 Vs Win2K

[Fahndric]

In a nutsehll, can someone please explain to me the benefits of Win2K over NT 4. Why should business move to it? I am hoping there is a reason other than that is the latest software.

Reason - well do you have a wide area network? Are you experiencing serious problems/integration issues with NT?

If the answer to these two items is NO. Then forget it. Don't do it till you have to (can't get support and/or you can't buy products that work with older OS).

Kevin Shayne, systems integrator
LANSolutions, LLC
San Diego, CA

[rhermans]

If everything works within satisfaction with nt4 there is not a reason to change although …
At this point we are working with a mixed environment 5 unix AIX systems, 5 nt systems

It has some good new stuff. I’m checking the nt 2000 out and the main reasons why I’m thinking of changing are

1: you can easily administer your server from a distance, because terminal server services are included. (in nt 4 you had to use a winvnc for it (don’t misunderstand me winvnc is good))

2: we give users a network drive that we want to limit in size (also as a maximum amount for web builders)

3: com+ should be an enhancement but still have to see it

4: … ? ….

What problems I have with it .

1: the interface is changed, just enough to annoy me

2: still trying to figure out how I use win95/98 validation of passwords

So as long a you have no problems with nt4 --- I don’t see a real reason except that I still am a small boy and want some new toy’s ;)

Ronny

Well, there is a big change for people using graphics. Windows 2000 supports DirectX 7.0. NT 4.0 supported only Version 3.0 ( with Service Pack 3)

I tried Win2000 on a Desktop Computer (SCSI) as well as on a Laptop (Acer). The Laptop didn't work with it because some drivers are not available.
The Desktop Computer crashed totally when updating to Win2000 (maybe because of the SCSI adapter).

I think if you want a network, that works, you should wait at least until the 2nd Service Pack for Win 2000 will be released.

If you want to try it, good luck.

I've noticed a significant improvement in performance and reliability (stability). This is largely due to the fact that 80% of Windows 2000's code is new. There are also improved administration utilities, and quite a few more settings and options.
There are still many problems concerning driver support, but many NT 4 drivers actually work with Windows 2000, and many people don't seem to realise this.

[Fahndric]

Thankyou for your information. Apreciate it.
Curt