upgrade from 98se?

moonduck22 · January 22nd, 2002, 01:31 PM

back when windows me came out people told me that it was crap and i should stick with 98se. is xp the same? is it worth the upgrade? also, what's the main difference between home and professional edition? thanks.

MacGyver · January 22nd, 2002, 02:40 PM

If you've got the hardware to run XP, then go for it. Be aware that some software and hardware won't run in XP as opposed to 98, but XP is way more stable and robust than any Win9x/ME. I'm actually looking to upgrade my ageing PC just so I can get into XP from 98SE.

If you go to <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp" target="_blank">www.microsoft.com/windowsxp</a> you can download the upgrade advisor that will analyze your computer and let you know about any potential problems.

Lycia · January 22nd, 2002, 04:07 PM

I have used 95, 95C, 98, 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, and now XP Corporate. Of them all, I like XP best. Think of the gaming+ capabiliy of 98SE combined with the stability of 2000 and you have XP..

Glenn · January 22nd, 2002, 04:44 PM

Be aware of the product activation problems referenced in another thread.

Keep in mind too if you have any DOS, windows 3.1, or Win32 applications which ran under 3.1, you'll have to throw them out for an upgrade to XP.

It also depends on what kinds of hardware and applications you have too. Keep in mind.

moonduck22 · January 22nd, 2002, 09:59 PM

sweet. i think i'll make the jump to xp. by the way, graemlins are fun!

Gameguru · January 23rd, 2002, 11:02 PM

The main differences between home and pro versions are multiple processor support and the ability to log INTO a win2k domain server. These are only supported in the pro version. Everything else is very close to the same.

Poseidon · January 23rd, 2002, 11:11 PM

[quote]Originally posted by moonduck22:
<strong>back when windows me came out people told me that it was crap and i should stick with 98se. is xp the same? is it worth the upgrade? also, what's the main difference between home and professional edition? thanks.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Straight from the giant's mouth:

<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/whyupgrade/top10.asp" target="_blank">Top 10 Reasons for Moving to Windows XP Professional</a>

<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/whyupgrade/top10.asp" target="_blank">Top 10 Reasons to Get Windows XP Home Edition</a>

January 22nd, 2002, 01:31 PM	#1
moonduck22 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 31	upgrade from 98se? back when windows me came out people told me that it was crap and i should stick with 98se. is xp the same? is it worth the upgrade? also, what's the main difference between home and professional edition? thanks. __________________ a stitch in time, saves nine. --winston churchill

January 22nd, 2002, 04:07 PM	#3
Lycia Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 1,862	I have used 95, 95C, 98, 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, and now XP Corporate. Of them all, I like XP best. Think of the gaming+ capabiliy of 98SE combined with the stability of 2000 and you have XP.. __________________ "There is always a need for intoxication: China has opium, Islam has hashish, the West has woman." André Malraux (1901-1976) "Don't let worry kill you -- let the church help."

January 22nd, 2002, 04:44 PM	#4
Glenn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 272	Be aware of the product activation problems referenced in another thread. Keep in mind too if you have any DOS, windows 3.1, or Win32 applications which ran under 3.1, you'll have to throw them out for an upgrade to XP. It also depends on what kinds of hardware and applications you have too. Keep in mind. __________________ People need to find out the real story before they jump to conclusions drawn from their worst fears.

January 22nd, 2002, 09:59 PM	#5
moonduck22 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 31	sweet. i think i'll make the jump to xp. by the way, graemlins are fun! __________________ a stitch in time, saves nine. --winston churchill

January 23rd, 2002, 11:02 PM	#6
Gameguru Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 572	The main differences between home and pro versions are multiple processor support and the ability to log INTO a win2k domain server. These are only supported in the pro version. Everything else is very close to the same. __________________ Note: To correct display problems, hold the "ALT"key and press"F4".

January 22nd, 2002, 02:40 PM	#2
MacGyver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ottawa Posts: 4,231	If you've got the hardware to run XP, then go for it. Be aware that some software and hardware won't run in XP as opposed to 98, but XP is way more stable and robust than any Win9x/ME. I'm actually looking to upgrade my ageing PC just so I can get into XP from 98SE. If you go to <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp" target="_blank">www.microsoft.com/windowsxp</a> you can download the upgrade advisor that will analyze your computer and let you know about any potential problems.

January 23rd, 2002, 11:11 PM	#7
Poseidon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Memphis, TN USA Posts: 1,744	[quote]Originally posted by moonduck22: <strong>back when windows me came out people told me that it was crap and i should stick with 98se. is xp the same? is it worth the upgrade? also, what's the main difference between home and professional edition? thanks.</strong><hr></blockquote> Straight from the giant's mouth: <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/whyupgrade/top10.asp" target="_blank">Top 10 Reasons for Moving to Windows XP Professional</a> <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/whyupgrade/top10.asp" target="_blank">Top 10 Reasons to Get Windows XP Home Edition</a> __________________ *Edited by Sowulo* All Lies Lead to the Truth

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