January 10th, 2004, 06:21 PM
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I am looking into what OS i should load onto my system . i was wondering wether Windows XP Home or Prfessional would be better. This is a desktop PC and i am about 99% sure it will not be connecting to a server/network. Only a wireless internet connection. I have used lunx and have it on one of my laptops so it takes that out of the question. This will kinda be a home PC and my family isnt the smartest when it comes to computers. I am probaly going to be running a Athlon64... but dont know which one yet. Im waiting until prescott and until the change the chipset to 940.but besides that any suggestions.
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January 10th, 2004, 06:23 PM
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XP pro is better, but the benefits are outwayed by the cost except for the uberpower users. So get XP home.
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January 10th, 2004, 06:25 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by FrankieF21
. . . wondering wether Windows XP Home or Prfessional . . .
. . . kinda be a home PC . . . | I'm stumped. 
Does your family know you think they "isn't the smartest" ?
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January 10th, 2004, 06:27 PM
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Just get XP Pro. If you get Home, you will feel inferior around people that use Professional. But - if you get Win2k Pro, you can smart that 2000's proven track record outweighs XP's still-rather-new pedigree. | |
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January 10th, 2004, 06:53 PM
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| Here you go! now you can judge for yourself
I'm still using 98se on 3 networked machines (shame) hey low money, gona get XP pro when I get my tax return  | |
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January 10th, 2004, 07:14 PM
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Wow I never knew Home sucked that bad...glad I have Pro. | |
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January 10th, 2004, 07:19 PM
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My most dependable computer has 2000Pro, If it wasn't for games I'd dump XP on my other one and install 2000Pro. 2000pro doesn't like games. | |
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January 10th, 2004, 07:23 PM
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XP Pro over the two choices you gave.  | |
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January 10th, 2004, 10:46 PM
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i would have thought it would be easier to
make user profiles in XP Home and be able to have my family switch easier. Now that i know its not that good what dont u like about it. | |
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January 10th, 2004, 10:51 PM
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A lot to read, but your questions will be answered! http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...p_home_pro.asp
Scroll down until you see: Quote: Pro features that aren't in Home Edition
The following features are not present in Windows XP Home Edition. |
XP Pro for sure...
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