Windows 2000 vs ReactOS

Struggling to choose between Windows 2000 and ReactOS? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Windows 2000 is a Os & Utilities solution with tags like microsoft, windows, nt-kernel, active-directory.

It boasts features such as Active Directory - centralized user/group management, Group Policy - centralized configuration management, NTFS 3.0 - improved file system with disk quotas, Plug and Play and power management improvements, Internet Explorer 5.0 web browser included, Windows Driver Model for improved device driver stability, Improved networking and wireless support, Kerberos and LDAP security protocols and pros including Improved stability over Windows NT 4.0, Better plug-and-play device support, More secure through Active Directory and Group Policy, Easier system management for IT administrators.

On the other hand, ReactOS is a Os & Utilities product tagged with opensource, windowscompatible, free, alternative.

Its standout features include Windows NT architecture, Supports Windows drivers and applications, File systems support (FAT, NTFS, EXT2/3), Networking stack, Partial Win32 API support, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Provides a Windows-like experience, Runs many Windows apps natively, Active development community.

Feature	Windows 2000	ReactOS
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Primary Category	Os & Utilities	Os & Utilities

Product Overview

Windows 2000

Description: Windows 2000 is an operating system developed by Microsoft in 2000 as the successor to Windows NT 4.0. It provided improved stability and brought advancements including Active Directory, Group Policy, disk quota support and other system management features.

ReactOS

Description: ReactOS is an open-source operating system that aims to be binary-compatible with Windows applications and drivers. It provides a Windows-like desktop environment and functionality for users looking for a free and open alternative to commercial Windows operating systems.

Key Features Comparison

Windows 2000 Features

• Active Directory - centralized user/group management
• Group Policy - centralized configuration management
• NTFS 3.0 - improved file system with disk quotas
• Plug and Play and power management improvements
• Internet Explorer 5.0 web browser included
• Windows Driver Model for improved device driver stability
• Improved networking and wireless support
• Kerberos and LDAP security protocols

ReactOS Features

• Windows NT architecture
• Supports Windows drivers and applications
• File systems support (FAT, NTFS, EXT2/3)
• Networking stack
• Partial Win32 API support

Pros & Cons Analysis

Windows 2000

Pros

• Improved stability over Windows NT 4.0
• Better plug-and-play device support
• More secure through Active Directory and Group Policy
• Easier system management for IT administrators

Cons

• More resource intensive than Windows NT 4.0
• Required more training for IT staff to manage new features
• Did not support USB devices well initially
• Had some early reliability issues that required service packs

ReactOS

Pros

• Free and open source
• Provides a Windows-like experience
• Runs many Windows apps natively
• Active development community

Cons

• Limited hardware support
• Not all Windows APIs implemented
• Stability and compatibility issues
• Lacks many modern features

Pricing Comparison

Windows 2000

• One-time Purchase

ReactOS

• Open Source