Win XP Home

[dderolph]

Maybe this is a silly, dumb, question, but I see no reason why Win XP Home could not be used in some business/office settings. I'm still using Win 98SE, and I wanted to discuss this before becoming a Win XP user.

 

[Sunner]

You can use it as a server if you feel like it.
If it suits your purposes and you have no use of the features of Pro, save a bunch of money a go with Home.

 

[OffTopic1]

Go with XP home edition if you don't need web & remote services. Or, just stay with 98se if your current software is compatible & you are okay with the occasion reboot. Security is an issue on the Win98 box, but should be fine you are carefull.

 

[Psych]

Many of Home's features can be mimicked by third part software, but if it needs to be in a huge domain, you'd probably need NetWare.

Home just isn't as flexible as pro, that's all.

 

[dderolph]

Thanks for the feedback so far. All comments were helpful.

 

[DaTT]

Or you could upgrade just to keep up to date. As of last year sometime, I beleive Microsoft quit phone support for Win98. I also find XP to be far more stable.