I would advise those of you seeking a more stable platform to find a copy of Windows 2000 Professional - It is based on Windows NT. As you know, WinXP is essentially Win2k but with jazzed up interface and incorporates other features(?) that lock you to MS and lets them know more about you. XP is also a memory HOG. -
Win2000 has been around for several years and has two service packs out now. I have had no driver nor software compatibility problems. And besides, you don't have XP's new restriction of one program/one machine. I have my one version of Win2k running on three boxes. Screw Gates!
Chuck