Hi Tracey,
Most home users will not have a need for the "extras" in the Pro version.
The core operating system is the same. Differences:
- WinXP Pro will allow 10 inbound connections, Home only 5
- Pro has policy editors (useful in a corporate environment)
- Pro has IIS (useful if you build server apps)
- Pro can become part of a domain (another corporate use)
- Both use simple file sharing by default, but it can only be disabled in
Pro
- Firewall and file security between users is the same
- Encrypted file system is only available in Pro
If you need any of the benefits of a Pro system, then go with it. Otherwise,
most home users are happy with XP Home.
More details:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.asp
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Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
