Silly question from mac user: Win 2K on t42?

[pdxforex]

I need a windows machine for work, and for various reasons, prefer win2K for the OS.

I will probably get a T42 (or t42P) based on my (limited) research off of ebay.(Both have a vid card compatable with the Matrox triplehead2go product for multiple monitors).

My question is, can I get a windows 2k disc off ebay and just install it, or do I need the original system discs that came with the laptop? If I get the 2k disc off ebay, how do I updaye the OS for the functions of wifi, bluetooth, etc?

I know this is a silly question, but as a mac user, I really don't know. Help me out please!

(at least I knew enough to buy a thinkpad, right? =)

[pdxforex]

these are the supported vid cards for the matrox TH2go,

http://www.matrox.com/graphics/offhome/ ... bility.cfm

The nvidia has advantages, but so far I have not found a thinkpad with nvidia. (?)

[jdhurst]

My Windows XP machine looks and feels like my old Windows 2000 machine (except for Clear Type). XP supported everything I had running on Windows 2000. Share with us, if you will, why you would go to all the work of going backwards. Thanks, ... JD Hurst

[pdxforex]

My Windows XP machine looks and feels like my old Windows 2000 machine (except for Clear Type). XP supported everything I had running on Windows 2000. Share with us, if you will, why you would go to all the work of going backwards. Thanks, ... JD Hurst

I was told by my broker that 2K is more secure. Since I am working in finance, security is paramount. This computer will not be used for web browsing, or email.

[jdhurst]

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I was told by my broker that 2K is more secure. Since I am working in finance, security is paramount. This computer will not be used for web browsing, or email.

Another IT noob strikes again ! Since when was your broker an IT expert, or alternatively, I am truly glad he/she is not my broker. The story from your broker is rubbish. As always, do as you wish, but at least be properly informed. ... JD Hurst

[pdxforex]

<snip>
I was told by my broker that 2K is more secure. Since I am working in finance, security is paramount. This computer will not be used for web browsing, or email.

Another IT noob strikes again ! Since when was your broker an IT expert, or alternatively, I am truly glad he/she is not my broker. The story from your broker is rubbish. As always, do as you wish, but at least be properly informed. ... JD Hurst

OK, great, thanks for all your help.