XP Pro or Home

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Now dont tell me to view the Microsoft pages for this I've
already seen all. All I wanna know is that what do people
think here whats better XP Home or XP Pro. This computer
is used for Gaming and Internet . Is Pro more stable.
Whats the big difference. Please help
 
Hi

If you have viewed *all* the MS references to XP Home and Pro you should be
able to make your own decision. So long as you don't have the need for
Networking and the PC is for Gaming & Internet go for XP Home.

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Will Denny
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| Now dont tell me to view the Microsoft pages for this I've
| already seen all. All I wanna know is that what do people
| think here whats better XP Home or XP Pro. This computer
| is used for Gaming and Internet . Is Pro more stable.
| Whats the big difference. Please help
 
The biggest difference between Pro and Home is
networking. Home can't join a Domain. Stability is the
same between the two. If all this machine is used for is
gaming and surfing the net, go with Home.
 
Greetings --

The two 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 while WinXP
Home cannot, and only WinXP Pro supports file encryption and IIS.

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

"Which is better?" That depends entirely upon the uses to which
you put your computer, the network environment in which you'll operate
it, your specific security needs, and your level of computer
knowledge.


Bruce Chambers

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