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XP is great if you like software that phones home constantly to let Bill Gates know what you are up to.

[operation clinton cleanup]

I'm not crazy about the "tether" to microsoft with XP, thats why I asked about Windows 2000 update. Can you update from 98 or do you have to buy the full version?

[ozaukeemom]

That's what I was thinking too.
If you add a hard drive or your 'puter crashes, you have to get "permission" to reinstall it.
I admire Bill Gates, but to tell me I cannot upgrade without his say-so is not acceptable.