xp-home versus xp pro

[Guest]

Is it worth while updating from xp home to xp pro for household, high kids
use?

 

[Larry Samuels]

Why are you letting your kids get high? <JK>

The average home user will gain nothing by going to XP Pro
Compare XP home and XP pro
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.mspx

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[Javan]

Windows media center edition you would, but there is no need to have XP Pro
at the house. If anything XP pro gives more possible security holes such as
remote WMI commands.

Jon

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Is it worth while updating from xp home to xp pro for household, high kids
use?

Probably not.

The WinXP Home and WinXP Pro versions are _identical_ when it comes
to performance, stability, and device driver and software application
compatibility, but are intended to meet different functionality,
networking, security, and ease-of-use needs, in different environments.
The most significant differences are that WinXP Pro allows up to 10
simultaneous inbound network connections while WinXP Home only allows
only 5, WinXP Pro is designed to join a Microsoft domain (a crucial
capability at most universities) while WinXP Home cannot, and only WinXP
Pro supports file encryption and IIS. (Oh, and WinXP Pro usually costs
roughly $100 USD more than WinXP Home.)

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.asp

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

Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_home_pro.asp



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[Guest]

Thanks alot people i appreciate it.
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electro

Why are you letting your kids get high? <JK>

The average home user will gain nothing by going to XP Pro
Compare XP home and XP pro
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.mspx

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Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from
Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for
support calls that are associated with security updates
Larry Samuels Associate Expert
MS-MVP (2001-2005)
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
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[Larry Samuels]

You're welcome!

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Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from
Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for
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Larry Samuels Associate Expert
MS-MVP (2001-2005)
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
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