Win 2k or .Net?

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Computerworld.com writes As the clock runs down on the final 12 months of Microsoft Corp.'s support for Windows NT 4.0, many IT professionals must make a critical decision: Should they migrate systems to Microsoft Windows 2000 or to Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft .Net Server? Each choice has benefits and drawbacks.

Windows 2000 is a mature platform that offers proven functionality and low cost of ownership, stability and ubiquity, in terms of third-party support and application compatibility. On the other hand, .Net Server hasn't yet shipped but offers numerous enhancements such as: