which one OS is the most stable and best for making music.

xp because some of the software doesn't work on 2000 and some drivers for usb/ firewire contrllers and sound cards are xp only.

but 2000 is a faster os and has less crap

the better OS is XP. don't use vista. it's the worst OS yet.

Do not think about WIN2000 Now. Go for XP.

I bought a new Dell about 2 months ago and they put XP on it at my request.

My son has Vista and has constant problems with it.

I believe IE 7 is stable but it is IE 8 that has problems.

IE 7 is not the same thing as Windows 7.

Windows XP FTW

but on a more serious note, there has been a similar thread on another forum that i visit, and everyone was against Vista, they all said that Windows 7 was much better.

Hi,
Windows 2000 was designed as a corporate operating system.
Windows XP was designed for home/consumer usage.
Windows 2000 is older, but has benefits and drawbacks in modern times, such as compatibility. It's extended lifespan ends June 2010 I believe.
Windows XP is newer by a year, and is one of the staging grounds against the Vista invasion. . It has a larger user base, and is sufficient for most users.
I say 2000 is lighter, and probably a bit more secure out of the box (disregarding XP's built in Firewall), but with an adequate antivirus/firewall solution, either would do well security wise.

obviously windows xp is better than 2000 because it have some nice and high definition audio features