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    Windows XP Pro or Home Edition???

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by redrumchoy, Jan 11, 2005.

  1. redrumchoy

    redrumchoy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry I keep cluttering this forum with my newbie questions... [ :(]

    However, is XP Pro worth the extra 75$ on a T42? I don't plan on doing any hardcore networking...

    *Soon to be owner of a T42 Thinkpad*
     
    redrumchoy, Jan 11, 2005
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  2. vlk

    vlk Notebook Consultant

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    Hmmmm.......I don't see much difference :), if you going to use notebook at home and no "hardcore networking". Thus it doesn't worth it. But its just my opinion, home and pro look same to me. Maybe people think different. Wait for more replies...

    Also, this hardware forum, not software :)

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    vlk, Jan 12, 2005
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  3. Brian

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    No, it's not worth it. There is a sticky for this in the software forum you can review the differences in more detail.

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    Brian, Jan 12, 2005
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Brian
     
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    As for the question at hand, Pro is useful mainly for enterprise apps that heavily use multi-CPU systems or networking. Usually, Home is more than enough for the average user.

    PS: If you want to use remote assistance, then you can do so through Windows Messenger.
     
    ReverendDC, Jan 16, 2005
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by merlin666
     
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  7. DaGreek

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    There is not difference between the to for performance. Pro has more networking abilites for offices and can support muitiprocessor's. Those are the main addtions otherwise they are the same.

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    DaGreek, Jan 17, 2005
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by DaGreek
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by skagen
     
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