Any one planning to buy a windows should think twice before selecting one. I will give some fast tips so that u could make good decisions in selecting one.
Windows 95:
The best OS MS had ever released. But I wont suggest to go for 95, because there are a lot of drawbacks to the 95. But from my experience, it proved to be the best, with very few system failures.
Windows 98:
Before writing anything about 98, let me clarify one thing. Dont expect more from Windows or Microsoft. It have a lot of drawbacks. The same applies to 98 too. But compared to ME, its a better OS. But beware to select the Second Edition of 98 if any one is going for that.
Windows 2000:
The Best one. It have a lot of plus points. It does have a better stability, compared to their other products. It is the best for Software Developers for sure, because it does have a greater stability when we compare it with other MS Products. SOHO users, go for Windows2000 Professional and for Bigger offices, go for 2000 Server.
Windows ME:
* Dont go for ME ** Im not wasting the space provided here to write about that product.
Windows XP:
Good looking OS, which tooks a lot of system resources. They made it a lot more user friendly and attractive. But what MS forgot is its stability. **It lacks stability**. Try its CD writing software and you wont bother try to write CD any more(because the XP Writing tool takes almost 5 times more time to complete than other CD burning softwares like Nero and Adaptec)