WinMe or Win 98 for cable??

boss672 · Post by **boss672** » Thu Feb 08, 2001 11:48 pm

which would be better?

andrewe77 · Post by **andrewe77** » Thu Feb 08, 2001 11:56 pm

Heard ME has more bugs reported in its first few months than 98 ever has! I like 98, no reason I think to get ME. I'll wait for that Whistler.

Brent · Post by **Brent** » Fri Feb 09, 2001 12:19 am

WinME

it has a better tcp/ip stack then 98...

but still not as good as Win2k, Win2k (besides Linux) has the best TCP/IP stuff...

andrewe77 · Post by **andrewe77** » Fri Feb 09, 2001 12:41 am

How is ME different?

Brent · Post by **Brent** » Fri Feb 09, 2001 12:52 am

IT's TCP/IP stack is newer then 98

it's just better

bugs, yes of course after all it's still based on the 9x kernal

if you want stable and fast internet Win2k is the better choice really...

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Fri Feb 09, 2001 1:03 am

"Waiting for Whistler"

Do you really want to see how close to it's name this operating system is going to be?

"Whistler" does just that.
It phones home to daddy (Bill Gates) everytime it thinks its found an illegaly installed copy of microsoft products.

Hence, the name, "Whistler"

andrewe77 · Post by **andrewe77** » Fri Feb 09, 2001 1:10 am

I'm sure there will be hacks and workarounds if that is the case.

Lobo · Post by **Lobo** » Fri Feb 09, 2001 11:23 am

98 is outdated, a million updates and for those waiting for Whisler, alas it is no longer, it is now XP

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Fri Feb 09, 2001 2:42 pm

I can't stand ME. It's slow, doesn't do well on networks, not the best driver or product support, major network software like HP Jet Direct isn't even supported under ME. YUCK.

XP is cool, the beta's look really good, although it's going under the knife again for a cosmetic overhaul. Think MS was impressed with Apples new Linux based OS X's transparent windows/menus, and appearance.

Gandalf · Post by **Gandalf** » Fri Feb 09, 2001 3:59 pm

Actually Winme is like a 3rd Version of a combine win 98/95 just increase in some things. Yes there is some bugs still its great i am on it.

Lobo · Post by **Lobo** » Fri Feb 09, 2001 4:02 pm

Yes I am on it too and like it

Honz · Post by **Honz** » Fri Feb 09, 2001 4:18 pm

I used to have Win 95 on my machine then I upgraded to ME with a clean install. I did this about 5 months ago and I haven't had any problems yet but with 95 i was always having problems. My cable speeds are also faster with ME. The only thing I don't like about it is that it is alot slower on my 233 than 95 was.

Glug Glug Glug · Post by **Glug Glug Glug** » Fri Feb 09, 2001 4:40 pm

System Requirements for Windows Me

VGA or higher resolution monitor
Pentium 150MHz processor or better
32MB of RAM or better
480MB to 645MB free hard-disk space
CD-ROM drive

Although this is the minimum req.. I suggest atleast a celeron 500... with atleast 64meg ram... If U want WinME to work the way it is supposed to work...

Storm90 · Post by **Storm90** » Fri Feb 09, 2001 8:08 pm

In my opinion only I have had the chance to mess with Me. I will agree it has a better TCP\Ip Protocol. But I will contine useing win98se. Till it is perfected more. I get great speeds with win 98se. So why change. But if you do use a full install less hassle. So far the people I have talk to who used the upgrade. Wish they woul have used a full install. Still alittle buggy right now. Just like any windows when it first comes out. But you do what you want .Just don't take my opinion on this. GoodLuck!

glc1 · Post by **glc1** » Fri Feb 09, 2001 10:50 pm

Besides the much improved TCP/IP stack, it manages system resources better and is more stable than 9x.

Zporttech · Post by **Zporttech** » Sat Feb 10, 2001 12:05 am

If you have a choice go with W/ME (full version not upgrade).

I do agree with Brent, W2K is the best so far, but it doesn`t work with some Hardware/Software.

Glug Glug Glug · Post by **Glug Glug Glug** » Sat Feb 10, 2001 12:33 am

LOBO is right... It has been officially announced that Windows Whistler has been named Windows XP.

Brent · Post by **Brent** » Sat Feb 10, 2001 12:41 am

Office 10 as well...

Whistler and Office 10 are now known as Windows XP and Office XP

XP = eXperienced

according to Microsoft