2K VS XP

Hi

I just got a new computer set up, now thinkin about which OS i should use

I personaly buy official Windows OS's,(because i'm too bamn lazy to go throught the tweakin and crackin stuff) and i currently have a official win 2K in hand.

Question: should i use 80 sth bucks on a XP Home OEM, or just stick with 2K?
(ultimitly, i'm gonna switch to vista when it's on the market.)

if you guys need my computer specs, just ask.

>>8
nlite breaks shit. You can strip without doing that.

Does 2k3 run EVERYTHING XP can? I run XP but am always looking for STABLE ways to lighten the load.