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Whats the best OS of microsuck?
Laukev7:
I have tried Windows 2000 to see how much it improved since the 9x series. I must say, it is the best Windows OS made by Microsoft. Not great, but it's their best shot nonetheless; at least the interface isn't as revolting as Luna or Plex. It doesn't cooperate well with other systems, though, and I've had to reinstall it twice because my Linux/FreeBSD bootloaders keep erasing the ntldr.
Another thing is that when you install it, you have to insert four bootdisks before you insert the CD. How ridiculous is that? And there's no way to make an emergency boot disk unless you can boot to Windows 2000, so I was messed up when Grub erased my bootloader the first time. The second time, I tried it, and the bootdisk couldn't repair it (and it was designed to restore the bootloader in emergency cases). I tried countless times to boot with the same four diskettes over and over again, trying to log in through an emergency commandline (which didn't work because Windoze didn't recognise my password).
Clearly, Windows 2000 does not have the flexibility of a UN*X OS, so there's not much you can do if something goes wrong.
M51DPS:
I'm glad that I've only had to use 2000, and now I know the difference between just getting the job done and doing it well.
Laukev7:
We heard you, M51DPS.
amigatec:
If you want to read all about how MS aquiried DOS here it is.
http://www.maxframe.com/DR/Info/COMPLAIN.HTM
Lots of info on Gary Kildall the man who wrote DOS, follow the link to DR.
http://www.maxframe.com/
mushrooomprince:
I would also have to agree on windows 2000 as the only microsoft operating system i would be caught dead with.
The only thing Microsoft holds over us is compatibility. They can't shake a stick at us with anything else.
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