OS for HTPC

[Verdugo]

I need to know which one is better for an htpc system. Windows XP, Vista 32 or Vista 64 ?
I'm using it for light gaming, photos, home videos and movies. This is a second system.

 

[Ken g6]

If going for XP, you would probably want Windows XP Media Center Edition.

Apparently that is a part of Vista Home Premium.

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

If you want to use Windows Media Center go with Vista or Win7 if you can wait or run the beta.

 

[cbuchach]

I recntly put together an HTPC using Vista Home Premium 64 and has worked well. I tried out the beta of Windows 7 64 and it worked, but perhaps had some compatibility issues with my TV tuner card. I had previsouly a media center with Windows XP and I would say that Vista Media Center is a good step up.