What is the requirement for WINDOWS 2000 professional or windowws XP
?
I mean can i install win XP or win 2000 on a machine

pentium 2 (350 MHz processor).

I CAME to know that XP is installable in pentium 2 but some software of xp

will not run there.

Is that true?

Here are the minimum system requirements for running the Windows® 2000 Professional operating system. (XP on steroids)

Minimum Requirements
Computer/Processor 133 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU.
Memory At least 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM; more memory generally improves responsiveness.
Hard Disk 2 GB with 650 MB free space.
CPU Support Windows 2000 Professional supports single and dual CPU systems.
Drive CD-ROM or DVD drive.
Display VGA or higher RESOLUTION monitor.
Keyboard Required.

You will not be disappointed. *trust me* You should have a minimum of 128mb ram for better performance.I Agree...Win2K yes...XP marginal depending on all those other machine variables that were not listed.

patio. 8-)Thanks GENTLEMEN, for all those help. Just do it shouvik.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/professional/default.asp