What OS is best for a DAW?

[gospel]

The computer I got came with Windows XP home. Are there any issues with using it in a DAW? I was told by a friend that Windows 2000 pro is the best to use in a DAW.

 

[elevate]

If your apps and hardware support it, XP is the way to go, but that's not to say Win2k is bad.

 

[neirbo]

I vote XP. Do a search on this topic and you'lll find lots of opinions. A recent poll on this forum (maybe a month ago) had about 75% of folks agreeing XP was best last I checked.

 

[Badger]

XP...If you have all xp compatible hardware there is nothing better

 

[RWhite]

The best OS to use is the newest one that supports all your hardware. If that's XP, then you are all set.

 

[Hallatar]

I've been thinking about changing OS within few weeks. I have win 98 now and win2k waiting for installing. I think win2k is more stable system and better for audioworking. Altought 2k needs more ram than 98. I can load only fraction of samples to my sampler compaired to win 98. That is really a downside. How much ram does XP need compaired to win2k? I've got 512MB ram.