XP Pro vs. MCE 2005

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I am planning to purchase a new laptop for college. What are the major
differences between Pro and MCE and do they have any impact on network
connectivity?
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  • Re: Remote Desktop Connection
    ... This includes Windows Media Center. ... Networking is no different in MCE than XP, with the exception of being able to join a domain, except at initial install. ... Also the lack of the ability to cache network logon credentials ... It supports IIS and all other functions and features of XP Pro, ...
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  • Re: Wireless Networking - XP Pro v.s XP Media Center 2005
    ... If the University LAN is domain based, she will need XP Pro. ... MCE can be hacked to join a domain. ... When a wireless network is obtained on a laptop, ... This is simply the WiFi connection process. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
  • Re: Upgrade to XP Professional from Media Center Edition
    ... For home networking XP MCE 2005 is XP Pro, ... The only differences in MCE 2005 is it won't join a domain,except at initial installation and it won't cache network log credentials. ...
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  • Re: Which XP version for networking?
    ... Should I just spend the money and get the upgrade to Pro from MCE? ... So the question is what kind of a small business network are you asking ... Since I've never installed MCE from scratch is Tom correct or incorrect ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: What XP OS to get
    ... If networking is a negative issue with Media Center, ... ever want Pro to do is included with Media Center. ... > If you're going to be using it at college you do not want the MCE. ... > network domain and many colleges require that (and it may also be preferable ...
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