Re: XP Pro better than XP home?

XP Pro
-Can join a domain(server environment where you can centrally manage users
and objects)
-Security features, like adding permissions to folders for certain users
-Remote connectivity

XP Home
-Cannot join a domain environment(if using at home, this is probably ok)
-Don't have much for securing files and folders
-Cannot remote connect from outside to your xp home computer
-Does not come installed with programs like ntbackup, but you can install
manually from CD.

I think there are some other things that are different, those are just the
main ones I can think of.

"Grok" wrote:

D. Carp wrote:
| I've been using a "found" copy of Windows XP Pro (yes, I know, I
| know). What I'm planning to do is to do a full reformat, repartion my
| drives, and install a legit copy of XP. A complete fresh start.
|
| My question is...is there any real-world advantage to sticking with XP
| Pro over Home? I've looked at web sites comparing the two but I was
| after some real life feedback.

Yes, if you use your laptop to join wireless networks, say at a college
campus, then Windows XP Pro (XPP) is the better OS. Windows XP Home (XPH)
probably doesn't make much sense for a networking laptop. For that type of
networking, most likely you will want XPP. I don't even know why they put
XPH on laptops.

As well, XPP, out-of-the-box, enables more granular control over permissions
to files and folders, a capability which could easily be of use, even on a
home/small office computer. You also get Remote Desktop.

XPP lets you set the Administrator password *during* the installation
routine. XPH does not. Instead, with XPH one has to fuss about afterwards
and reboot to Safe Mode etc. etc. to do this.

XPP lets you set the WORKGROUP name *during* the installation routine. XPH
does not, instead with XPH one has to fuss about afterwards.

XPP enables you more control over user accounts, including from "Computer
Management". XPH does not.

XPP has gpedit.msc which might be of some use for configuring a desktop or
laptop even at home/small office. XPH does not.

If you ever decide on a two CPU machine (not likely but .. ), XPP will
support it. XPH will not.

XPP sounds professional. XPH does not.

If you ever wanted to run a little website, XPP comes with IIS5 which will
enable you to do so. XPH does not.

If you ever decided to put your hand to do a little developing, XPP better
supports and fully installs Visual Studio. XPH does not.

XPP does everything XPH does and then much more.

In other words, XPH is a crippled XPP. XPP is easily worth the extra seventy
bucks or so and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.




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