Home v Professional

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In laymans terms XP PRO has a little more under the hood.
More security more tools but is better suited for an
office environment or for someone who is connected to a
LAN or other network. XP HE is for the stand alone
computer that is used in a multi user homer environment
and will not need the additional features for a network
environment. Have fun.
 
the main reason i went for pro is the dual processor support, other than
that i don't think there is much difference.
dave
 
Greetings --

The two 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.

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

"Which is better?" That depends entirely upon the uses to which
you put your computer, the network environment in which you'll operate
it, your specific security needs, and your level of computer
knowledge.


Bruce Chambers

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having both at once. -- RAH
 
Windows XP Pro:
- Dual Processors Support
- Group Policy
- More Network features
- etc...

That's why I upgraded it to XP Pro
--
K-Man

My PC Specs:
Windows XP Professional, SP1
Intel P4 2.3Ghz L2 Cache, 533Mhz Bus
512MB DDR Ram @ 266Mhz
6 USB2.0 Ports
Western Digital 80GB 8MB Cache
Hitachi LG CDRW 40x10x40
Sound Blaster Live! Digital 5.1
nVIDIA GeForce4 420 MX + TV-Out
15" LCD Flat Monitor, 32bit colors 1024x768 @ 75Hz
Harman/Kardon 2.1 speakers
 
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