wiin 98 vs win 2000

Okta · 07-18-2003, 10:02 AM

I currently have win 98 running on my system, but im considering switching over to 2000. Is it worth it? Or shall I just stick to 98?

I mostly use my computer for gaming and homework. Would this be ideal for win2000?

**Fox** · 07-18-2003, 10:09 AM

I've heard that Win98 serves as a better gaming platform than 2000. 2000 is built off of NT, which is in no way meant for games.

Okta · 07-18-2003, 10:26 AM

Yea thats basically what people always tell me. I just thought I would drop a line with you guys in order to get some solid info. This way I can make a wise decision

**Fox** · 07-18-2003, 10:28 AM

any time

**johnwill** · 07-18-2003, 11:52 AM

XP is actually a better O/S for games, though I prefer 2K for the development stuff I do. Unless you're having an issue where you have to upgrade W98, or you're unhappy with the stability, I'd stick with it.

G_thompson · 07-20-2003, 12:16 AM

I upgraded a few months ago and I can definetely vouch for win98's gaming ability. Now that I run 2000 I cant play any of my games except warcraft 3.

win2000 is good for networking and boosting internet speed but otherwise it's just a shinier version of 98.

I would switch back today if it werent for my multiproccesors.

Volt-Schwibe · 07-20-2003, 03:28 PM

i have used 98 and 2k and havent seen a difference in ability to play games.

that includes games like:
starcraft brood wars
outlive
empire earth
age of empires
diablo (III i think, havent played it in months)
beachhead 2000
im going in
warcraft
mechwarrior 3 (offline and online)
army men
commandos
duke nukem 3d
redneck rampage
MS combat flight simulator
red baron 3d
sim city 3000
recoil
shogo
syndicate plus
darkages online roleplaying
drug lord
baldies
a whole load of games from the internet...
and tons more that i cant member right now....

the only difference i found was my modem disc didnt come with a driver for 2k, so i had to download one....

oh, and my burner didnt work at all.

but i would say 2k is for businesses.

98 is the best as far as simplicity,

again, it is a matter of opinion which is best.

~BoB~

07-18-2003, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Okta Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 5 OS: Win98	wiin 98 vs win 2000 I currently have win 98 running on my system, but im considering switching over to 2000. Is it worth it? Or shall I just stick to 98? I mostly use my computer for gaming and homework. Would this be ideal for win2000?

07-18-2003, 11:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,857 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	XP is actually a better O/S for games, though I prefer 2K for the development stuff I do. Unless you're having an issue where you have to upgrade W98, or you're unhappy with the stability, I'd stick with it. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-20-2003, 12:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
G_thompson Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 28 OS: xp pro	I concur I upgraded a few months ago and I can definetely vouch for win98's gaming ability. Now that I run 2000 I cant play any of my games except warcraft 3. win2000 is good for networking and boosting internet speed but otherwise it's just a shinier version of 98. I would switch back today if it werent for my multiproccesors.

07-20-2003, 03:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,372 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	hmm i have used 98 and 2k and havent seen a difference in ability to play games. that includes games like: starcraft brood wars outlive empire earth age of empires diablo (III i think, havent played it in months) beachhead 2000 im going in warcraft mechwarrior 3 (offline and online) army men commandos duke nukem 3d redneck rampage MS combat flight simulator red baron 3d sim city 3000 recoil shogo syndicate plus darkages online roleplaying drug lord baldies a whole load of games from the internet... and tons more that i cant member right now.... the only difference i found was my modem disc didnt come with a driver for 2k, so i had to download one.... oh, and my burner didnt work at all. but i would say 2k is for businesses. 98 is the best as far as simplicity, again, it is a matter of opinion which is best. ~BoB~ __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

07-18-2003, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	I've heard that Win98 serves as a better gaming platform than 2000. 2000 is built off of NT, which is in no way meant for games.

07-18-2003, 10:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Okta Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 5 OS: Win98	Yea thats basically what people always tell me. I just thought I would drop a line with you guys in order to get some solid info. This way I can make a wise decision

07-18-2003, 10:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	any time