Windows XP, what version are you using?

[trmiv]

I'm curious what people are using, home or pro.

I haven't bought it yet, I'm debating between home and pro.

 

[TheDuck]

I'm using XP Pro. The security a and admin features it has over the home edition I really take advantage of. If you're used to Windows 98, Home Edition would be fine. Otherwise, if you have the money, upgrading to Pro is a good decision. A nice article on the differences: http://www.cnet.com/software/0-6688749-8-7007240-6.html

 

[trmiv]

I'm using 2000, that's why I'm curious what XP version people are using. I'm not sure if the extra features of pro justify the $100 price difference for me, but I still might want the SMP capability and the remote desktop feature in the future.

 

[ketchupdog]

Pro all the way, you not need the features now, but you will able to use them later especially with the dual cpu slow creeping into the consumer market.

Here is a Comparison Sheet to view.

 

[SinNisTeR]

im running pro.. i suggest a poll..

 

[Rand]

Pro. I needed the security features.

 

[trmiv]

I'd add a poll if I had a clue how to add one to an already created thread. You would think I would know that as long as I've been here, huh?

 

[SKILL]

i am using the Corporate Pro version, none of that WPA crap for me

 

[Jarwa]

Another Pro user. I'm currently triple booting 98, 2k, and XP. So far, I'm enjoying XP Pro.

 

[MulLa]

trmiv If you are already running 2000, XP is not that much of an "upgrade". Definately not worth the money IMHO.

 

[Logix]

Are Home and Pro both based on windows 2000, or did they rewrite everything? The reason I ask is because I want to know if Pro is to Home as 2000 is to ME. If that's the case, I think the answer is obvious from a stability standpoint. However, if Home and Pro are equally robust and stable, there's little reason for the average user to purchase Pro over Home.

 

[Adrian Tung]

Just bought and installed XP Pro a couple of hours ago.



<< Are Home and Pro both based on windows 2000 >>


Yup, they're based on the 2K kernel, not the 9x kernel.


atwl

 

[erikistired]

i'm running home. i use a laptop (no dual cpus here ) and i'm the only one who uses it, so i don't need the extra admin/security stuff. it's interesting, because it really does seem to use the same kernel as pro (it's even got services under admin tools ala NT). seems to be stable enough so far.

so far so good (finger crossed and yes, i'm knocking on wood right now hehe).

~erik

 

[Shagga]

I'm using XP Pro. Had it for about 3 weeks now, I bought the OEM version. It's growing on me more every day.

 

[dave8311]

<< i am using the Corporate Pro version, none of that WPA crap for me >>



Ditto's Baby

 

[stingbandel]

I am using the Pro one. I don't even bother with the home one.




Darno