aaron901 Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 simply because its newest :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike101M69 Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 i got it because of the new core based on NT and 2000 . . . since my pre-installed ME froze 5 times a day, and crashed once per week, i decided i should try something new . . . . plus, it was "cheap" ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
autodefe Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 The 9x and NT kernel OS' GUI's were becoming really dated to me... XP's was nice I guess. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis_nehc Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 cuz it was new, hehe Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 Because it was new, looked different and interesting. btw I am very happy with XP:) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdoc Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 Originally posted by uniacid theres a way to fix the theme problem in SP 1 , goto my site www.intenseghetto.com I posted it there with the uxtheme file also DUDE, YOU ARE NOW MY NEW GOD!!! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aco Veteran Posted June 8, 2002 Veteran Share Posted June 8, 2002 ICS didn't work well on 2000 or Me, games didn't work well on 2000. I took a punt and got Windows XP and its worked pretty well...so far. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 'Cause I saw someone selling it off the trunk of his car!:D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonHi Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 I like many others got XP to get onto the NT kernel and get off the DOS kernel. I could not use Windows 2000 to do this as it was not compatible enough at the time. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deryck Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 Like the above, also I had Microsoft Windows ME at the time. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoL Veteran Posted June 8, 2002 Veteran Share Posted June 8, 2002 because it was new :D now Visual Styles and Features :D :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Otto Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 disliked 95A, 95B, 98, 98SE, NT (all versions), Me and 2K was ok and then XP came out so i said screw you to the other OS's and got me a copy of xp :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impulfusion Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 i allways stay updated... i hate using old SHI*...:D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
altezza Veteran Posted June 8, 2002 Veteran Share Posted June 8, 2002 I keep updating any version of Windows released. From Windows 3.11 until XP I always update the Windows...just because of latest release. Secondly it's for its more features, easily configurable. Finally the theme! I don't like the Windows Luna theme but because of StyleXP theme then I will be able to change and use different themes to suit my style :) What's next? SP1? I'll get one for sure...again for keep updating! :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoursexyheroux Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 Why did MS ever make WIN ME in the first place? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 Well.. I wanted to move to Win 2K originally.. but for some miscellanous reason, my install failed constantly... Oddly enough, XP managed to somehow install successfully.. but crashed a lot.. Then I found out one of my RAM chips was screwed :( But of course I haven't looked back since :cool: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinatosk Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 i got Windows XP Pro bcuz it's boots up faster, more game compatible than Windows 2000 Pro and err..... they made some stuff easier to use than Windows 2000 Pro. besides this....... i don't like XP Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prasanth Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 for fun :bandit: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinatosk Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 Originally posted by Yoursexyheroux Why did MS ever make WIN ME in the first place? more up-to-date drivers for Motherboards and err..... MONEY! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
naap51stang Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 The main reason I use XP? STABILITY! Using the NT kernal, it's SO much more stable than win9x THAT is the main reason I use it. Also, it's ability to detect and setup my hardware 100% out of the box was nice also. Once you understand the structure of the NT kernal, you will understand why it's more stable than win9x. I want my computer to run, not have to reboot it everytime IE deceides to hickup, or some poorly written application crashes. I don't use the luna visual themes or any of the cute fluff in XP, it's ok, but I want it stable and to run for days on end without crashing. The only time I reboot, is if my antivirus program requires it after an update, or after I install a new driver etc. :alien: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUTZIFER Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 I got Win XP mostely for the features. The Visuals is what caught my eye but theres things that are only made for XP so I got it. And I must say it was well worth it as I have been using it since December and haven't had any type of crash, freeze or blue screen yet. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-292861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kintamanate Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 i had win2k and winME dualboot. i heard winxp was "better" so i got that..to replace win2k. but i did so reluctantly. i used winme 'til about 2 months ago when it just stopped working..so i decided to move my work to xp and work there. so you see.. there should be an "other" option in the poll. id vote other because i got xp cuz me crapped out on me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-293438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labtec Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 Because I was tired of Windows 98, I had win2k and it was great but when I first saw luna on XP I wanted it (even though now I think luna sucks)... haven't changed since! :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-293644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanD Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Originally posted by ramesees What can I say except that I had Windows Millenium Edition preinstalled with my computer Not exactly a hard decision to make when it came to upgrading :) Well, i updated because: Features Free (got it at a confrence) Visual Styles NO MORE ME! (that piece of WORTHLESS Sh!t) To be up-to-date ;) -sMk Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-294030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwfmichael Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 I had gotten the beta from MS just because it was the new thing. I instantly fell in love with it. I have never had a crash and would have them every 5 minutes with 98. And 98 i would reinstall every 2 months or so and my current XP has lasted 5 months. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/31006-why-did-you-get-windows-xp-in-the-first-place/page/2/#findComment-294036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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