Minimalist Laptop: Which Version Of Windows?

[PeteCresswell]

Asus 901.

Atom 1.1 ghz processor.

1 gig of memory.

Two internal flash drives: 8 gigs and 12 gigs.

No hard disc.

I've got the MSDN set, so can pick/choose which version of WindowsXP
(or even some non-XP version) to put on it.

"Must Haves"
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- LAN connectivity
- Wireless connectivity
- Ability to join workgroups (but don't need domains)
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I'm used to XP Pro but I figure if there's another flavor that takes
fewer resources it might be a better choice.

Suggestions?

 

[smlunatick]

Asus 901.

Atom 1.1 ghz processor.

1 gig of memory.

Two internal flash drives: 8 gigs and 12 gigs.

No hard disc.

I've got the MSDN set, so can pick/choose which version of WindowsXP
(or even some non-XP version) to put on it.

"Must Haves"
---------------------------------------------------
- LAN connectivity
- Wireless connectivity
- Ability to join workgroups (but don't need domains)
---------------------------------------------------

I'm used to XP Pro but I figure if there's another flavor that takes
fewer resources it might be a better choice.

Suggestions?

Windows Pro would still be the normal recommended version for any PC.
You have total control of all settings..

XP Home is specialized for most home users (limited network controls
for network.)

XP MCE is not smaller than XP Pro. It has enhanced media controls for
TV viewing. Also, has a more limited compatible hardware list.

I would search the Internet for XP tuning recommendations as all
version can have extra "junk" installed.

 

[Carl Kaufmann]

Asus 901.

Atom 1.1 ghz processor.

1 gig of memory.

Two internal flash drives: 8 gigs and 12 gigs.

No hard disc.

I've got the MSDN set, so can pick/choose which version of WindowsXP
(or even some non-XP version) to put on it.

"Must Haves"
---------------------------------------------------
- LAN connectivity
- Wireless connectivity
- Ability to join workgroups (but don't need domains)
---------------------------------------------------

I'm used to XP Pro but I figure if there's another flavor that takes
fewer resources it might be a better choice.

Suggestions?

I'd suggest Win 2000 as long as you can get all the drivers you need,
otherwise XP Pro.

Carl

 

[PeteCresswell]

I'd suggest Win 2000 as long as you can get all the drivers you need,

otherwise XP Pro.

Carl

Then it will be Pro - for consistancy.

Thanks Carl.

Thanks smlunatick

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Windows Pro would still be the normal recommended version for any PC.
You have total control of all settings..

I completely disagree. For most people, XP Home is preferable to XP
Professional, because it's less expensive and will meet most people's
needs.

XP Home is specialized for most home users (limited network controls
for network.)

For workgroups (peer-to-peer networks), which is the kind of network
used by almost all home users, XP Home is identical to XP
Professional. The only network difference is that Professional support
domains. But since hardly any home users have a domain, that
difference doesn't matter to most people.

 

[PeteCresswell]

I completely disagree. For most people, XP Home is preferable to XP

For workgroups (peer-to-peer networks), which is the kind of network
used by almost all home users, XP Home is identical to XP
Professional. The only network difference is that Professional support
domains. But since hardly any home users have a domain, that
difference doesn't matter to most people.

Cost is not an issue, since I'm working from my MSDN discs.

OTOH, maybe I'll go with Home just tb 100% legal. My guess is that
the copy of Pro that I have on my work PC would make installing
another copy of Pro on the other PC technically in violation of
something-or-other.

At least there seems tb a consensus that XP in general on the laptop
in question isn't total madness.