[access-uk] Re: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
- From: "George Bell" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:18:22 -0000
But 2000 Professional will still require the professional
version of a screen reader. You will also find there are
just as many hardware issues.
Trust me. I'm not your lawyer! (smile)
George.
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Sent: 20 March 2006 12:09
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
I chose 2000pro precisely because of those hardware and
screen reader issues with xp, as I do not want any extra
outlay for screen reader and possibly hardware upgrades.
Simon
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From: George Bell
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To: goshawk <mailto:goshawk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> ;
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Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 11:53 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: [VICUG-L] installing
win2000pro?
Hi Simon,
I guess the first question to ask is why install an
operating system which has reached the end of its
life-cycle? Microsoft stopped supplying on March 31st 2005.
Essentially Windows XP Professional is the current
equivalent, and indeed fixes many problems inherent in
Windows 2000. But do you in fact need all the security
features of XP or even Windows 2000. XP Home itself is
cheaper, and a major improvement anyway.
The most important consideration is the hardware
itself, so take a look at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/sysreqs.ms
px, and be prepared for even more research of the individual
components such as CD writers, etc. Check with the
individual manufacturers to ensure their hardware is up
scratch.
Bear in mind that you may need to upgrade your
screen reader, and in some cases, it may be necessary to
migrate to the professional version of that.
George.
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[mailto:VICUG-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of goshawk
Sent: 20 March 2006 11:05
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Subject: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
hello list,
I am thinking of changing my os to win2000pro, and
would like to know the following.
can I just install it over the current os, which is
win98se, or do I have to wipe the machine clear first?
is the installation strait forward?
are there any options I should change rather than
just letting it go ahead, to ensure better running of the
machine?
any other pointers also would be welcome, as I
haven't done anything like this before, but win98 is
starting to get on my nerves a bit.
Simon
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