Noob - WinXP Home or Pro?

[teddyv]

Hi Folks - I am building my next computer to upgrade from my Dell 8100/WinMe and will be starting fresh with a new HD and loading my software onto it (then using my existing HD for Data.)

1. Should I go for Home or Pro? I'll be using the comp (AMD Venice) for mostly office work, web dev, photoshop & video work (and a little Ultima Online on the side.) I can't find a chart anywhere that lists the differences between the two. I'll be the only one using this comp.

2. Are there any problems with using my existing WinMe HD as a data backup drive? Ideally I'd like to get the new comp up and running with my existing software, then put the Me HD in and transfer my data over. I guess I will then wipe the Me HD.

Thanks folks.

 

[SoulAssassin]

Differences: http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_home_pro.asp

 

[keeleysam]

Go Pro. If you buy OEM, it's only like 15 bucks more, and sometime in the future you would regret getting home.

 

[Maximilian]

Well in your situation, looking at the differences between home and pro i would say it dosent matter either way.... Spend the extra $15 on pro so itll say "PRO!" on startup, or go buy a dvd or somthin with the $15 saved ith home

 

[KoolDrew]

Just get Home and save money if you don;t need the extra features. The majority of people don't need them anyway.

 

[theMan]

get pro. home sucks. i can send you an xp pro disk, if i can find it. i have a very messy house.

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: theman
get pro. home sucks. i can send you an xp pro disk, if i can find it. i have a very messy house.

Home is the same as Pro except for a couple added features that the majority of users don't even use.