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04-08-2003, 12:24 AM
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Win. XP Home or Pro?
I am definately going to buy Windows XP, but do I get XP Home or Professional? Is there an advantage of getting Pro if all I do is play games/music/dvd? Thanks for the input!!
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04-08-2003, 12:57 AM
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Nope. No real advantage. Only bragging rights.
Home is the way to go, unless you need to connect to a domain or are using a multi-CPU system.
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04-08-2003, 09:03 AM
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Second that, save some cash and get home.
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04-08-2003, 12:16 PM
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the biggest draw back to xp home is in security. you cant set up granular security with xp home. you are either an administrator with full priviledges or a guest with no priviledges. if you have multiple users it maybe an issue.
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04-08-2003, 12:55 PM
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Go with Home unless you need to log into a domain, you have multiple CPUs, or you need the more robust security that Pro has. If all you do is play games and DVDs, then there is no need for Pro.
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04-08-2003, 04:51 PM
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what would bug me if i didn't have Pro would be when i watch the tour XP (yes, i watch it) it would make me depressed not to be able to select the Business Tab (only relevant for pro).
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04-08-2003, 06:12 PM
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Home it is!
Win XP Home it is! Thanks for everyone's input!! Have a great day!
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04-08-2003, 09:51 PM
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Good choice.
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