| Part of my job is to support business computer users all over the country. My office and server room have about 12 machines I use personally (from a single large console), ranging from NT4 server and win98 relics (still doing useful work!) through Linux, Server 2003 (all flavours), win2k, XP and Vista. Since it's not updated any more the most reliable machine is the old NT4 box which hasn't been rebooted for over 2 years. The least reliable is the win98 box which is only turned on when needed and usually lasts about 12 hours before falling over. The linux server lasts a couple of months. The windows servers and desktops always go long enough to get a mandatory reboot after updates. I personally use XP most, followed by win2k and then Vista.
My current recommendation to all business users is to get new machines (desktops and laptops) with XP Pro installed. I have very good reasons for this which I will expand on if I can keep my eyes open.
Just writing this post nearly sent me to sleep because it's so boring.
Just click submit Ian, and go and do something worthwhile.
OK, will do...click  |