Questions about XP

[amol]

Two Questions :

1. How much of a performance boost would an AMD 64 user (3200+ Winchester) see from upgrading to Win XP x64, if any? I'm talking about a home user, no 64-bit apps

2. If x64 is not the way to go, would XP Pro be good for a home user because of upgraded security features? Thank you.

 

[doan]

1. none

2. yes, if mircosoft then go XP

 

[amol]

Originally posted by: doan
1. none

2. yes, if mircosoft then go XP

the question isnt xp vs 2k, its home vs pro

would the extra $40 or so really do good with the advantage of XP PRO over XP HOME for a home user?

 

[rbV5]

Originally posted by: Amol

Originally posted by: doan
1. none

2. yes, if mircosoft then go XP

the question isnt xp vs 2k, its home vs pro

would the extra $40 or so really do good with the advantage of XP PRO over XP HOME for a home user?

I think he's referring to 64bit Linux (not 2K) as in, if you are using Microsoft OS...then XP is the way to go.

If you are not on a domain and don't use dual CPU's...home will probably do you fine.

 

[Nothinman]

1. How much of a performance boost would an AMD 64 user (3200+ Winchester) see from upgrading to Win XP x64, if any? I'm talking about a home user, no 64-bit apps

Very minor. You will see some increase because of the extra registers, but that's because of the design of the hardware and has nothing to do with 64-bit'd'ness.

 

[DnetMHZ]

IMO a normal home user has no business using a beta OS.

 

[Nothinman]

IMO a normal home user has no business using a beta OS.

If that were the case MS would never get any of their products into the general population...

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: Amol

Originally posted by: doan
1. none

2. yes, if mircosoft then go XP

the question isnt xp vs 2k, its home vs pro

would the extra $40 or so really do good with the advantage of XP PRO over XP HOME for a home user?

There are a number of threads on this forum debating the merits of Home vs. Pro for home use.

 

[Malak]

Home > Pro for average home user. I have 2 home machines and one Pro machine, and I actually have to admit that the pro machine has a quirk that I don't like while the other machines have no issues. And it does have to do with being pro.

 

[amol]

ok, i guess i'll downgrade to pro

save money

 

[biostud]

I think I read somewhere that winXP pro users could upgrade to winXP 64 free of charge.

BTW does anyone know if winXP only come in a "pro" edition or if there will be a home edition as well?