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Windows 2000• 133 MHz or higher Pentium-

compatible CPU

• 64 megabytes (MB) or RAM recommended minimum; more memory generally improves responsiveness

• 2 GB hard disk with a minimum of 1GB of free space (Additional free hard disk space is required if you are installing over a network)

• Windows 2000 Professional supports single and dual CPU systems

• CD-ROM or DVD drive

• Display: VGA or higher resolution monitor

• Keyboard: Required

Windows 98• Processor has a Minimum of 66

MHz 486DX2

• Must have a minimum 16 MB of memory

• Hard disk free space: The minimum amount of space required is 225 MB

• Video: Requires a minimum VGA

(Video Graphics Array) , 14-inch monitor.

• Peripherals: A minimum of one 3 ½ inch high density floppy drive, CD- ROM drive, and a mouse (Microsoft or compatible).

• Retail price: $209.00– Today, MS Windows 98 Second Edition:

$139.95

• Upgrade from Win 3.1, 3.11 and 95: $109.00

• Upgrade from Win 98 1st ed: $19.95

• Win 98 will upgrade to Win ME, 2000 or XP

** Microsoft ended volume licensing of Win 98 on June 30th, 2001

• Retail price: $319.00

• Upgrade from Win 95/98: $219.00

• Win 2000 will upgrade to XP only

• The engine of the operating system

• Part of operating system that loads first

• Stays in memory

• Provides services that the rest of Windows and applications use

Windows 98

DOS Kernel

Windows 2000

NT Kernel

1) Scandisk

2) Registry Checker

3)Disk Cleanup Utility

1) Kernel-Mode Write Protection

2)Driver Signing

3) Kill Process Tree

“File Systems”

Defines the general organization of files and folders on a hard disk

Windows 98FAT

FAT 32

Windows 2000FAT

FAT 32NTFS – a “journaling” file system

• Backward compatibility • Built in DVD, USB, IEEE 1394, PnP compatibility

– Increased support for multimedia applications

• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface• Microsoft no longer requires that hardware

manufacturers create Win 98 drivers• Microsoft originally scheduled to discontinue

support for Win 98 on January 16, 2003. But because of its continued popularity, rescheduled until June 30, 2006

• “Industrial strength”

• Not designed for games and certain multimedia applications

• Improved USB and Plug-and-Play performance

• Hardware and Software Compatibility List

• Applications that are platform specific or driver specific

• Web-view enabled Shell

• Active Desktop • Start menu control• Windows Update• Power Management• Task Scheduler/

Maintenance Wizard

SYSTEM TOOLS:

• Backup Utility

• Disk Cleanup

• Disk Defrag

• Scandisk

• Uncluttered system views • Offline Files and Folders• Simplified desktop• CTRL+ALT+DELETE/ Task Manager• Thumbnail Previews • Interactive install/uninstall for programs• Multiple drives• File Association Support

The statistics above are extracted from W3Schools' log-files, but we are also monitoring other sources around the Internet to assure the quality of these figures

• Better performance: Generally Windows 98 utilizes the PC resources better:– The file system is better integrated into the operating

system, which gives new functionality over Win 95– Program loading can be up to four times as fast as

Win 95– Hardware support is significantly improved with a new

driver model, and all new chipsets etc. are supported

• Poorer driver selection for Plug and Play devices• FAT 16/32 kernal is less stable than the NTFS

kernel• Hardware manufacturers are no longer required

to create drivers for Win 98• Support for Windows 98 will be discontinued on

June 30th, 2006

• Windows 2000 faster than Windows 98 by approximately 30 percent

• Using Windows 2000 Professional (in a small business environment) could reduce the company’s directly related IT costs, as well as improve employee productivity by cutting computer-related unproductive time by significantly

• Professional grade networking which means:

– Multi-users have total privacy when logging on to the same computer

– Sharing file, folders and printers with total control over accessibility

– Users of the same computer cannot install programs unless you (as the Administrator) specifically permit them to do so

• The operating system maintains support for FAT(16 bit) systems but also contains support for the FAT 32 file system popularized by Windows 98

• Allows creation of NTFS file system (New Technology File System)

• Built-in configurable scheduling to create backups • Facilities secure access (Virtual Private Network) to

your home computer from another location either through direct dialing or Internet

• Compared to Win ME and Win 95/98, very rarely requires reboot due to change of configuration

• Cost (approximately $220 to upgrade from Windows 95 or 98)

• Windows 2000 has greater reliance on hardware and software capability list

• If you are using an older, slower, processor your hardware may struggle with the increased demands placed on it by Windows 2000

Glossary of Windows 2000 Terms :• http://itic.durhamc.on.ca/kyrytows/glossary.htmActive Win2k• http://activewin.com/win2000/ Windows 2000, The Software you Love to Hate • http://www.thecomputershow.com/computershow/news/

windows2000lovehate.htmPaul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows • http://www.winsupersite.com/Windows 2000: Windows 98 to Windows 2000 upgrade • http://www.windows-help.net/windows2000/98upgrade.shtmlEZInet• http://www.ezinet.ca/SB/FAQ.htm