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Old 12-23-2003, 11:20 AM   #1
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XP Homey or Pro?

the title says it all what are the differences and why would one be preferable to the other?

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Old 12-23-2003, 11:26 AM   #2
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Basically for home, use home, for work use XP Pro.

Here is the word from MS.
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Old 12-23-2003, 11:31 AM   #3
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Use Pro. It networks better and security (for what it's worth) is better.
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Old 12-23-2003, 11:38 AM   #4
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You need to post back with what you are planning on using it for before a good answer can be given.

In general, only get Pro if you need the added extras that Pro has, like the ability to connect to a domain, easier application of file security, and so on.
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Old 12-23-2003, 06:34 PM   #5
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i am not really a professional user. i mostly use my computer for basic internet surfing, professional photoshop and graphic applications, music listening, burning and ripping and finally, a few games- mostly simulations. i may try to set up a small home network between my old windows 98se maching, my girl's notebook and a new maching that i am building as we speak.
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Old 12-23-2003, 07:43 PM   #6
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XP Home can do all the things you describe and you get to pocket the difference. (You could buy your girl friend another Christmas present!)
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