Hi Patrick, I use XP Pro, but you'll have to update any machines that are networked to it. There are a couple of patches from Microsoft, or on your XP CD. There is also a protocol in Win2K that isn't supported by XP. I can't think of the name now (maybe BAWI). I got it to work, ping licenses, etc., but my fix isn't supported, and I lose the server once in a while. I haven't figured out how to print reliably yet. Had it, and lost it. Someone else can probably shed more light on it. I can write to a PDF okay, so can print from somewhere else. Otherwise, I really like XP. This is on a laptop, so portability and security is the real issue. Bottom line, it depends on what your network requirement is. Ken Kiplinger Design Solutions, Inc. -----Original Message----- From: westfeldt [mailto:westfeldt_nbcd@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Thu 6/24/2004 9:34 AM To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: Subject: [PCB_FORUM] OT operating system For a new system, any strong feelings between W2K and XP Pro for Allegro? Patrick Westfeldt, Jr. North Boulder Circuit Design 720 406 0887 c720 272 5822 westfeldt_nbcd@xxxxxxxxx ----------------------------------------------------------- To subscribe/unsubscribe: Send a message to icu-pcb-forum-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject of subscribe or unsubscribe To view the archives of this list please login at //www.freelists.org. Our list name is icu-pcb-forum or go to //www.freelists.org/archives/icu-pcb-forum/ Problems or Questions: Send an email to icu-pcb-forum-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Want to post a job listing ? DON'T DO IT HERE! Better yet, join our jobs listing forum. SUBSCRIBE: icu-jobs-forum-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxx POST: icu-jobs-forum@xxxxxxxxxx -----------------------------------------------------------