Re: Choice XP Home or Pro

From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 12/18/04 

Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 12:47:51 -0700

James E. Morrow wrote:
> I'm considering the purchase of a new XP computer system. The
> machine will be connected to a cable modem. There will be no
> networking with any other box by home network or LAN. Should I
> purchase XP Home or trade up to XP Pro for an extra $75. Other than
> networking features what advantages are there to XP Pro? How about
> recovery of data or system resources? Are there other issues I
> should know about?
>
> Your kind and expert assistance is very much appreciated.
>

     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 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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