98SE vs. Win2k?

[Niloc]

What would your recommend for programming and gamming?

[dugans]

I recommend Win2K as the best current MS operating system, period. The only caveat in my book would be compatibilty with older games/software, in which case I'd say 98se.

2k is fast, stable, ntfs is a better file system, and there are no complications for those of us who change hardware around a lot.

(and Welcome to the Forums, if I haven't already said so!;) )

[It_The_Cow]

2000 all the way. On my last reinstall of 98, I got three BSOD's within 30 minutes. If you don't care all that much about stability and care more for gaming, 98 would be the best choice

[NYC37]

98se is really good, but it gets less stable with the more programs you add. I'd recomend 2000 out of the 2, but compatibility is a problem. So id go for the unnamed 3rd option:XP. its stable and has the compadibility of 98. But otherwise, 2000. Just cant beat stability.

[Hardass]

win2k pro the best

[eli]

Windows 2000 SP2 is the champ right now. Here here!

[heavy1]

that cat is funny as hell hardass

[lonewolf1983]

win2k: stable and compatibility rising everyday

easily the better OS