Windows 2000 from VPC disc

[mcarnes]

Just got a new MacBook . My question:

I have VPC 6.1 which includes a copy of Windows 2000 on the CD. Can I use this with Parallels? I have the Windows 2000 license key and everything. On the install CD, Windows 2000 is a zip file. When unzipped, it appears as a disc image on the mac desktop, and when double clicked it launches VPC.

Another question: is Windows 2000 as functional as XP? I mean, can I do everything with 2000 that I could with XP (just with less eye candy)?

I guess I really don't want to shell out more money to MS and buy XP if I can avoid it.

 

[mad jew]

It may violate the EULA and I'm not sure you'd be able to install it in the first place, but it's worth a try.

What are you wanting to do with Windows? In most cases, 2000 is as capable as XP.

 

[mcarnes]

It may violate the EULA and I'm not sure you'd be able to install it in the first place, but it's worth a try.

What are you wanting to do with Windows? In most cases, 2000 is as capable as XP.

Just run some medical billing software that is not available in OSX. It's a cheap little program that ran fine under VPC.

http://www.ezclaim.com/

Didn't think it would violate EULA. I bought the full retail version of VPC and W2000. I'm not using it on the old mac (sold it), so want to use it on the new one. I dunno, guess maybe it does...

If I buy XP should I get home or pro? I might get a MBP later, so I think I need XP Pro (?).

 

[yellow]

You don't need Pro, but I'd go with Pro.
I suspect you'll be fine with Win2k, however.

 

[kainjow]

XP Pro is not needed, unless you're going to use the additional features. Just get Home if you are only going to run a program or two.

Regarding it being legal or not, I'd say yes, as long as you don't have the same version installed on more than one machine. But if you really want to be sure, read the license agreement that came with the CD.

 

[mcarnes]

I just thought I needed XP Pro to use both processors in the MBP, in case I decide to add games later and use boot camp.

Please correct me if I'm wrong about this.

But I'll just use W2000 until then (or at least try to). XP Pro is expensive. How they can charge over double what Tiger cost is ridiculous for what you get.