Windows XP has worked wonderfully for me ever since I installed it. XP has worked better than any other version of Windows, including Windows 2000 Professional. I was somewhat concerned about the Activation/Protection scheme, but it has turned out to be a non-issue for me. I recently reinstalled Windows XP on my computer, totally wiping the hard drives. I reinstalled maybe a dozen times, and never had to deal with the Activation. I never needed to call Microsoft, etc. My only gripe is that I can't install Windows XP on my wife's computer and mine. Hey, I don't consider that piracy. I just consider it simple economics. I have a job, and barely manage to have a few bucks spending money. It's damned near impossible to cough up the price of two copies of Windows XP. Microsoft has dealt a blow to its honest customers only. Pirates continue to crack anything that comes their way. Ron