re: be careful with Microsft's update
I use AutoCAD 2000i (Architectural Desktop 2i) on Windows XP Pro, which is not a supported configuration by Autodesk. I'll see if i get any weirdness today. If I do then I'm reinstalling AutoCAD.
I don't blame you for sticking wiyh release 14. It was a solid release, however, I did really like the jump to 2000. I have a demo version of the latest AutoCAD 2004, which has some very nice goodies, but a very high pricetag. Won't be changing versions soon even though running older versions on windows XP means having to deal with bugs that AutoDesk refuses to fix.
-Steve G.