HELP !!!!! upgrading FROM win nt workstation

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Hi,
I have an older Compaq Prosignia 300 server that has
Windows Nt workstation 4.0 on it. I just want to use it to
surf the net, with dial up, nothing major or special.

I want to upgrade to something better because I know
nothing about it and cant seem to find any software that I
use on a normal basis to work with it, such as my internet
access etc. )

Id like to upgrade to something more similar to the way
Windows 1998 / ME works.

I am curious which would be the best for me to upgrade to ?

I currently have windows 98 / ME upgrade cd's but ofcourse
theese wont work with NT.

I am just looking for something that more for the home
based user and that will work in a SERVER.

Thanks in advance,
Chris

 

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eazy.pic@verizon.net wrote:

> Hi,
> I have an older Compaq Prosignia 300 server that has
> Windows Nt workstation 4.0 on it. I just want to use it to
> surf the net, with dial up, nothing major or special.
>
> I want to upgrade to something better because I know
> nothing about it and cant seem to find any software that I
> use on a normal basis to work with it, such as my internet
> access etc. )
>
> Id like to upgrade to something more similar to the way
> Windows 1998 / ME works.
>
> I am curious which would be the best for me to upgrade to ?
>
> I currently have windows 98 / ME upgrade cd's but ofcourse
> theese wont work with NT.
>
> I am just looking for something that more for the home
> based user and that will work in a SERVER.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Chris

There is probably nothing much better for the intended use
than Windows NT. It is a much more stable system than Win98
or WinME. It has the capability of functioning both as a
workstation as well as a limited server (max. of 5 users).
Windows NT has a more robust security. I'd leave it alone
but get a jump on the learning curve for Windows NT. Great
introduction to Windows 2000, XP and, eventually, Longhorn.
The only drawback to Windows NT is that it is not a system
for games; Windows 2000 can satisfy this need.