there isnt anythign else i can use out here in the boonies, ha . When im 18 im moving to an area with cable modem. I love windows 2000, ive been running it for a long time hardly any problems at all. Everything of mine has been compatable... i had to download a few updates and reinstall a few hings but its all ok now. You should retry your windows2k unless your a linux user which... i dunno anything about cuz i dont use it.