like Darren said Windows XP was pretty bad up to RC2. I got my final and I have to ssay it's pretty impressive. I still hate the eye candy but that can be quickly disabled and the system seems to be pretty stable.

as for activation - I have mixed feelings about it. I reinstall a lot and would hate to call M$ every time - basically I do not find any thing better from Win2k Sp2 so I'm not gonna upgrade anytime soon.

but for home users that want something other than the BSODs of ME, windows XP will be a good solution.

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Main Entry: Cal·i·for·nia condor (noun), circa 1889
Etymology: California, state of U.S.
A large nearly extinct vulture (Gymnogyps californianus) found most recently in the mountains of southern California that is related to the condor of So. America