Poll:what Is The Best Os For A Business To Run? [Archive]

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ultimatejester

10-21-2003, 09:04 PM

Linux (any flavor/distribution)

Windows 2000 Professional

Windows XP Professional

Mac OS (any flavor)

Windows NT 3.0/3.5/4.0

gumbydancin

10-21-2003, 10:21 PM

I've used all of those for business purposes, and I have no *clear* favorite. Seems like most businesses are happiest with 2000 Pro. It's simplistic compared to Xp Pro and easy to configure for most uses. Yeah, I guess i'd go with 2000 Pro is I had a larger business.

nikita69

10-21-2003, 10:26 PM

if u have the money and knowledge, then it depends on THE BUSINESS PLAN.

4play

10-21-2003, 10:29 PM

depends

what your business is
how many workstations
servers
what os the software you need is designed for

but i find 2000 is good for workstations and a linux distro is good for a server if the system admin has experience or win 2000 server will be fine.

abu_has_the_power

10-21-2003, 10:37 PM

server 2003 or 2004. win xp is good for the workers. the server is at least linux or nt.

leonidas

10-22-2003, 10:23 AM

Usually big compagnies use macintosh hardware & software. Those are expensive like hell, but have the reputation to have a good customer service, which is very important as some compagnies can't allow themselves to wait for repair.

huuramis

10-22-2003, 10:37 AM

ide say windows xp would be the best for a buisiness, simply because i think winxp is the most user friendly of all the windown os's.

MUSLEMAN

10-22-2003, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by nikita69@21 October 2003 - 18:26
if u have the money and knowledge, then it depends on THE BUSINESS PLAN.
i go with that , also 2000 does seem to be very popular

Amarjit

10-22-2003, 08:05 PM

I'd say Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional.
Or maybe Windows Server .NET 2003 would do the job?

mogadishu

10-22-2003, 10:37 PM

Windows 2000 Pro. A lot still use NT, as it is really stable. Only use macs if you are doing intensive graphics. (video editing etc).

blackhatknight

10-22-2003, 10:51 PM

I saw an advert this year from pricewater house holding a conference on Linux as viable business alternative to windows, nice thought, doesn't seem like that had much success though

shn

10-22-2003, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by abu_has_the_power@21 October 2003 - 16:37
server 2003 or 2004. win xp is good for the workers. the server is at least linux or nt.
There is no Server 20004. :huh:

footballmad

10-22-2003, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by leonidas@22 October 2003 - 12:23
Usually big compagnies use macintosh hardware & software. Those are expensive like hell, but have the reputation to have a good customer service, which is very important as some compagnies can't allow themselves to wait for repair.
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