Brighthouse Wireless Network

[Steve]

I am about to have a Wireless Network installed in my home
from Brighhouse, my cable provider. My desktop has Window
2000 Pro. I am about to but a laptop and want to be able
to share files and the printer at home. Do I need to buy
XP Pro for the laptop or can I buy XP home to share files,
and the printer on the home wireless network? Help Please

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I am about to have a Wireless Network installed in my home
from Brighhouse, my cable provider. My desktop has Window
2000 Pro. I am about to but a laptop and want to be able
to share files and the printer at home. Do I need to buy
XP Pro for the laptop or can I buy XP home to share files,
and the printer on the home wireless network? Help Please

Both versions of XP are fine. All versions of Windows can network and
share files and printers with each other.

I wouldn't spend the extra money for XP Pro unless I needed some of
the Pro-only features documented on these web pages:

Which Edition Is Right for You?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/choosing2.asp
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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