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I have a 3-box network at home... a Win2k Server (used as a file server and IIS/SQL host), a desktop running Win2k Server and a laptop running Win2k Server (used to have Pro).
I've been debating on moving the laptop to WinXP Pro but my concern has been it's capabilities as a development platform. The more and more I see screenshots and attend seminars, the more I see WinXP. I love the look and feel, just concerned about using it as a development platform (also to watch DVDs). I'm toying wiht the idea of putting WinXP on it and if I don't like it, just putting Win2K Pro back on (need those power managment features).
Does anyone have any opinions or input about using WinXP Pro on a laptop when the primary use of the laptop is development (VS.NET/PhotoShop/Illustrator/OfficeXP)? What about WinXP Pro's power managment features on a laptop?
Thanks,
-AC
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I can tell no difference at all when developing on XP at work (compared to 2000 at home). If it weren't for the cutesy icons, I couldn't tell it apart from 2K. 
--Mike--
"I'd rather you just give me a fish today, because even if you teach me how to fish, I won't do it. I'm lazy." -- Nish
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You shouldn't have any problem with it, and you might find some benefit for development purposes. I despise WinXP as a platform, but that's for esthetic reasons (the GUI sux) and matters of principle (the licensing model). But it is quite functional, and is sufficiently different from Win2K that there are some times when the differences could cause problems with the products you design. You currently are running a Win2K Server farm - it would benefit you to have at least one XP host to build and test your apps on.
The power management features of XP I can't comment on - it works on desktops well enough, but I can't afford a laptop and have no experience with it. Win2K does an excellent job of power management, and XP appears to extend this capability - I'd go ahead and risk it...
"Another day done; all targets met; all systems fully operational; all
customers satisfied; all staff keen and well motivated; all pigs fed and
ready to fly." - Jennie Agard, McGuckin Hardware Systems Manager
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I run XP on my desktop, Win2k Server on my laptop, and Linux 2.5.15 on another desktop. I've used XP Server on the same laptop with no problems, but needed a Win2k Server environment, and that's why my desktop now runs XP.
As a dev. platform, XP is fine, I just kill all the themes so it looks almost identical to Win2k. (There are plenty of sites out there that give you tips on speeding up any Windows OS.)
As far as power management: never had a problem. Works like a charm.
-- ian
http://www.ian-space.com/
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When I came back from my holidays, I found someone used my computer (Windows NT) and besides others, installed there 'something'. There were remains of InstallShield (_delis43.ini, Zdata51.dll, _ins5176._mp) in a TEMP directory. My question is how can I find out what activities were performed on my computer. Will you give me a hint where and how I should look for them.
Regards,
Martin
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Do a search for *.log on your system. Most installers leave an audit trail behind them. I've been playing with this myself today, and discovered quite a few attempts to hack into my system. None succeeded, and all returned 550 and 404 errors, but I'm planning to send each and every one of my admirers a personalized copy of BackOrifice as soon as I can get around to it.
"Another day done; all targets met; all systems fully operational; all
customers satisfied; all staff keen and well motivated; all pigs fed and
ready to fly." - Jennie Agard, McGuckin Hardware Systems Manager
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Download Zonealarm from Zone Alarm[^] if you think this intrusion was via the internet. It's a brilliant software firewall, and what's more, it's free.
I've always heard that there was an idea behind Win ME... I still can't figure out what that was... anyboy know??? I;ve herad the idea was that it was supposed to be n operating system but I doubt this. - Brian Delahunty
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Buy the Pro version, Megan - it's cheap, and so much nicer!
"Another day done; all targets met; all systems fully operational; all
customers satisfied; all staff keen and well motivated; all pigs fed and
ready to fly." - Jennie Agard, McGuckin Hardware Systems Manager
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This is my first run with SQL Server 2000. I have the server setup on my network, but when I go to "Register New Server" within Enterprise Agent, it's not listed. It's listed in the Win2k ODBC Admin tools (where you setup DSN's), but not within Enterprise Agent. There is a server showing up, but it is not mine. There are about 30 or so SQL server's out there (which, again, are listed where you setup ODBC in Win2K), but only one of these are showing up with I go to register a new server. What are some of the possible problems? I have verified protocol setup of TCP/IP for both server and client. Any help is appreciated!
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have tried just entering the server name ? or ip ...???
When I register my servers in the Enterprise admin tool I never browse for them .... I enter them directly .
Hope that helps ..
Chris F.
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Could anyone tell me where MSDN keeps the favorites list on Windows NT?
Thanks,
Dudi
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I don't know about October 2001 or earlier versions, but later versions use the IE Favorites folder.
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In the IE favourites folder.
Regards,
Brian Dela 
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Hi Brain,
The IE favorites folder is under profiles directory.
However, i cann't find the MSDN file in that directory, but HTML files that i
put as my favorites internet sites.
Could you,please, check it for me?
Thanks,
Dudi
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Hi Brain,
The IE favorites folder is under profiles directory.
However, i cann't find the MSDN file in that directory, but HTML files that i
put as my favorite internet sites.
Could you,please, check it for me?
Thanks,
Dudi
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We're talking about tyhe MSDN library here yeah??? What version?
Regards,
Brian Dela
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Yes, we are talking about MSDN library (and HTML Help Control Version 4.74.8875).
I read that the MSDN Library favorites are stored as URLs to information inside of HTML Help files (.chm files).
What is the name of this file?
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Did any one know how to install network protocol driver in VC++?
Laura
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Hello All,
I am a beginner to VxWorks.I was surfing the net for getting the study materials for the same.
Could somebody help me out to get a good intro & details of this valuable Real Time Operating System.
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If I reinstall XP will it completely blitz my current install of XP?
i imagine I'll have to reservice -pack it...
it's just that it bluescreens whenever I try to logoff or switch user,
the system restore point has disappeared, I've uninstalled Roxio direct-cd-shite, so that leaves the display drivers as a possible suspect.....
B.
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Just be sure to save the activation files so you can restore them after the OS has been reinstalled and avoid a call to the Microsoft Activation Police. (You can find a description of how to do this on the web, I'm sure.)
--Mike--
Just released - 1ClickPicGrabber - Grab & organize pictures from your favorite web pages, with 1 click!
My really out-of-date homepage
Sonork-100.19012 Acid_Helm
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Thanks, I'll try it at the weekend.
B.
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