what is the diff. between xp home and xp pro

[thejackal1]

i am thinking about going with xp for my new system and was wondering what was the difference between the two versions of xp. thanks.

 

[Colt45]

I don't know all the differences, but home doesn't support SMP

 

[cleverhandle]

Please read the FAQ. This has been asked too many times.

 

[thejackal1]

thanks cleverhandle. i think i"ll be getting home edition.

 

[Night201]

Read this article as well.

 

[Acanthus]

Pro has the remote access features, as well as multithread support for dual processor computors, got more than 2 procs? back to win2k 4 u!!!!

 

[bozo1]

<< got more than 2 procs? back to win2k 4 u!!!! >>


Uh, only on W2K Server. W2K Pro only supports 2.

 

[toant103]

only pay more for XP Pro if you have dual processor or want to use terminal server.

Well, those are the 2 important features I guess

 

[Macro2]

Install W2k and wait a couple years for Windows XP...
XP ain't ready for prime time yet...

 

[nihil]

<< Install W2k and wait a couple years for Windows XP...
XP ain't ready for prime time yet... >>



that's like saying, "man, i just got my hands on win98 today (4-27-02) and let me tell you, it sure is cutting edge".

 

[DT4K]

<< Install W2k and wait a couple years for Windows XP...
XP ain't ready for prime time yet... >>


I also have to disagree.

Don't get me wrong, I like 2000 a lot. But I've found XP to be just as good. And all my kids old games actually work. At least half of them wouldn't run properly in 2000.