Re: Buying a desktop for my son to take to college

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 07/26/04 

Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 14:42:34 -0600

BarbyQ;
Some colleges require computers have the ability to join a domain.
If so (college should be able to give details) Pro is necessary.
There are other features in Pro but college students most likely will
not need them:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/evaluation/compare.mspx
Some features of Pro such as Encrypted File System are extremely
dangerous to data if incorrectly used.

All 3 options provide burning for CDs.
The last 2 options will also burn DVDs.
I would guess #1 is the cheapest and more than adequate for his needs.
But course of study may dictate otherwise.

I prefer Norton Internet Security because it is a complete security
package in one box.
Whatever you get, be sure it is a full package with annual
subscription instead of just a 30-90 day trial.
You may be able to get this locally cheaper.

Lastly many students neglect their computer until they have problems
the weekend before an important assignment is due.
It is very important to keep all the security tools up to date at
least weekly.

Peer to peer file sharing is a major cause of all sorts of security
problems on any computer.
Best to keep them off any computer with important data.

Also see:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/security.htm 

-- 
Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"BarbyQ" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:467201c4734e$2d6a48c0$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> I am trying to put together a Dimension 2400 for my son.
> But there are some options that Dell doesn't explain.
> Dell recommends Microsoft Windows XP Professional over
> Home for a student.  Does anyone know why, because it is
> more expensive?
>
> Also, they list 3 different upgrades for dual CD or DVD
> drives at quite varying prices: l. 16x DVD-ROM Drive +
> 48x CD-RW Drive; 2. 8x DVD+RW Drive + 48x CD-ROM Drive;
> 3. 8x DVD+RW Drive + 16x DVD-ROM Drive;
> CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE TO ME???  tHEY GO FROM
> AN EXTRA $28 UP TO $111.  MY SON WANTS TO BURN CD'S!
>
> Also, Norton or McAfee Internet security or Security
> Center vs. Norton AntiVirus????
>
> It's all so confusing!!!  Of anyone can help me, I would
> greatly appreciate it!

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