should I have xp pro?

[EvanAdams]

my desktop has xp pro but I dont think I've ever taken advantage of it. Is there any reason to have it on a laptop?

 

[EvanAdams]

Looking at this the only thing I see of use is remote desktop for a laptop. I dont really know what the advantages of all those others are. I did a search and didn't find any good discussion as to what those things are and why they are worth the $75-100 more for pro on a laptop. Seems like more valuable to the desktop that does not move and remains online to the whole world.

 

[loup garou]

If you don't connect to a domain and don't need to access the laptop via Remote Desktop, just get Home.

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: werk
If you don't connect to a domain and don't need to access the laptop via Remote Desktop, just get Home.

what he said.

also depends on whether you're talking about a new laptop or old one. if it's an old one, there's the issue of systems requirements (cpu speed, ram, etc).

 

[EvanAdams]

I want to connect from laptop to desktop. (eg from school to home) BUT I do NOT WANT TO connect desktop to laptop. note: that my desktop has pro allready

what is to "connect to a domain"?

 

[Gepost]

Sorry to jump in, but are you saying that XP home will not connect to a domain? I am not sure, just asking.

Okay, I checked myself. No, XP Home will not connect to a domain only a workgroup. I guess that is the biggest difference, but there are others, I am sure.

 

[vegetation]

I believe Pro also supports file level system encryption which works very well, a little too well if you're ever locked out.

 

[cy7878]

i use xp at work because it networks easier. much easier to setup than win2k, it seems.

 

[trikster2]

Do you need xp pro to take advantage of the dual cpu fakery of intel HT cpu's???

 

[nguyendot1]

No, HT is supported in home and pro.

 

[EvanAdams]

HT on a laptop ... NO

whatabout remote desktop
what about what is a domain?

 

[trikster2]

???? I'm looking at buying some laptops with HT right now? Why do you say no evan adams?

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: EvanAdams
HT on a laptop ... NO

whatabout remote desktop
what about what is a domain?

If you don't want to connect to your laptop from another computer, don't worry about it. You can still use the RD client to connect to other computers.

A domain is a collection of networking technologies managed by domain controllers. For example, from a user's standpoint if you log into an XP machine on a domain, you may access a printserver, a fileserver, and an Exchange server, all different machines, with the same domain (active directory) account you punched in when logging on. Basically it makes managing user logons, workstations, email accounts, and other network resources more centralized and easier for admins (depending on who you speak to ). If this laptop is for home use, unless you plan to set up a domain controller for practice for MCSE classes or work training, don't worry about it.

 

[EvanAdams]

good so with home I can connect to my desktop that has pro.

domain ... not my thing.

So I go with home.

 

[Montano]

Originally posted by: nguyendot1
No, HT is supported in home and pro.

Not sure about this....but I do know Home does not support 'Dual Procs'. Perhaps Microsoft supports HT in Home, but not Duals.