Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2001 19:23:03 -0500 From: jacks@sage-american.com To: Brian Whalen <bri@sonicboom.org>, Justin Davis <justin@programmerz.com> Cc: <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: Re: to install or not to install.. Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.20010922192303.04cac808@mail.sage-american.com> In-Reply-To: <20010922165707.F31112-100000@cx175057-a.ocnsd1.sdca.home.c om> References: <4.3.2.7.2.20010922164012.00a951d0@www.programmerz.com>
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I run FreeBSD, Win98 and Win2K.... and it all depends on what you used the computer for. If you want to stick to "user-friendly" apps for the usual PC workstation, then I highly recommend Win2K. It's VERY stable. I also luv FreeBSD, but for server & Internet stuff and if that's what you want, I recommend it over Win2K. I do NOT recommend Win98 (Win ME is based on the same shaky kernel and just a spin-off) and use it only for dual booting for rare occasions where some apps are still needed. You didn't ask about Win98, but I would use it before using Win ME. They don't get much more stable and powerful than FreeBSD, but there's a LOT of learning to do to even scratch the surface of it potential.... Luckily, there's several good Lists like this one with a bunch of highly capapble folks willing to help... ...and I hope this helps too. LOL. At 04:57 PM 9.22.2001 -0700, Brian Whalen wrote: >If u go win, 2k is the best choice.. ME has well documented mem leaks and >xp seems too new to me.. > >Brian "Sonic" Whalen >Success = Preparation + Opportunity > > >On Sat, 22 Sep 2001, Justin Davis wrote: > >> Hi. I am currently running windows ME, which crashes all the time... I >> built this computer about 6 months ago, here is a list of everything >> Soundblaster motherboard >> P3 900mhz >> Creative dvd player >> Yamaha 16x burner >> sony usb mem stick reader/writer >> GE Force 2 graphics card >> >> I want ME off of my computer, and am just going to format to do a clean >> install. I'm not sure if i should try out FreeBSD, or install either win2k >> pro, or XP. Any thoughts? This pc is used daily, and only rebooted about >> twice a week. I'd just like what everyone wants, a stable,fast os. Thanks. >> >> -Justin D. >> >> >> To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org >> with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message >> > > >To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org >with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > > Best regards, Jack L. Stone, Server Admin Sage-American http://www.sage-american.com jacks@sage-american.com To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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