>In fact W2000 and XP are better compared to NT.

Thats because they are NT.

>I think that is by design and not a way to just increase sales or profits.

Aren't they one in the same? They can't sell a product that is no better than the one that already exists, and of course, as time progresses software should get better. I was curious if you were going to leave your post at that or actually make a point.