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To: Doug Coughlan who wrote (26531)	4/6/2002 2:27:10 PM
From: c.horn	Respond to of 110618

The list of specific Pro-only features is long, but suffice it to say most home, small business, and even medium-size business users aren't going to give a hoot about them. I guess this answers the burning question.. :) But I see multi-monitor users need the pro.

To: Doug Coughlan who wrote (26531)	4/6/2002 3:07:33 PM
From: Eric L	Respond to of 110618

Doug, From the article you linked: Long and short, if you want to take full advantage of Windows XP, you're going to want the more expensive Professional version -- even if you don't need the corporate-oriented features. For Windows power users, this may amount to a stealth price increase over what they paid for Windows 98 or Me. I initially chose the low end route and opted to upgrade my 18 month old P3 running SE with 256 MB RAM to Home. Six weeks later I ordered an additional new system (P4 with 512 MB RAM) and opted for Pro. In the 6 intervening weeks as I explored "Home" I learned that there were enough obvious and subtle features of Pro to easily justify the additional $100, and I entirely agree with the author of the above article in that regard. Having said that, I think that at less than $100, that the XP "Home" upgrade is the bargain of this new decade ... ... although there are still some "favorite" peripherals or applications that may prohibit its adoption by some. - Eric -

To: Doug Coughlan who wrote (26531)	6/3/2002 9:18:11 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110618

Someone was just asking me about the difference between XP Pro and Home. I rememebered your post and just sent them the link. I also found this which might of help to anyone trying to decide which version to get: Windows XP Home Page Which Edition Is Right for You? When upgrading to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, you have a choice between Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition. Windows XP Professional contains all the features of Windows XP Home Edition, plus extra features for business and advanced home computing. Is Windows XP Professional the best choice? Ask yourself these five questions to find out which one is right for you: Do you want to remotely access your computer so you can work with all your data and applications while away from your desk? Remote Desktop, a feature found only in Windows XP Professional, lets you set up your computer for connection from any other Windows-based computer. Leave a file at home? Don't want to lug a laptop around? Remote Desktop gives you access to your computer from virtually anywhere. Do you connect to a large network? Windows XP Professional is best for people who connect to large networks, such as a school or office network, since it allows you to join and be managed by a Windows domain. Do you need to protect sensitive data in files and folders that are stored on your computer? The Encrypting File System (EFS), found in Windows XP Professional but not Windows XP Home Edition, allows you to encrypt your files and folders for added security of sensitive data against theft or hackers. Restricted File Access, also found only in Professional, allows you to restrict access to selected files, applications, and other resources. Do you need the ability to completely restore your system in the event of a catastrophic failure? Windows XP Professional provides more robust options for backing up and restoring data than Home Edition. Would you consider yourself a "power user"? Windows XP Professional contains a number of incremental features too numerous to list here. Suffice it to say, users who demand the most from their computers will want to "go Pro." Some additional features found only in Windows XP Professional are: Support for multiple-processor systems Support for multiple languages Advanced networking for multiple PC environments If you answered "yes" to one or more of the questions above, Windows XP Professional is the right operating system for you. microsoft.com ============================= A little way off topic programming humor: #reply-17552263