Which OS is the best and why?

I want to put an OS in my new computer and I was wondering which is the best operating system in the market and why? What is the difference between Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Pro?

Thanks!

xp pro is the best, there is very little difference between home and pro, and probably nothing that you would utilize. one things for sure though...DONT PAY FOR IT!!!
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its so so easy, win xp pro corporate edition dosnt require you to register, so all i do is send u a disc, with the cd key and you install like normal!

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The first LAN party I went to was at a PETA convention. They booted me when I shot a crab in HL!

I haven't seen much difference, myself ... but that's probably because I'm the one setting up the systems.

The stability of the OS, I would think, is likely to have less to do with the version, than items like the hardware configuration (which is everything from drivers to the airflow in the case), how well the operating system is set up and tweaked, what kind of maintenance is done on the system (disks scans, defragging, etc.) -- and, of course, the skill level of the user.

I've always believed that about 90% of the stability of most systems, regardless of the OS, has more to do with the user than anything else. Most of the time, a computer doesn't need repaired; the owner just needs to be brought up to speed.

On the other hand, the Professional version is definitely more powerful than Home, and it's theoretically possible that having more control over the OS allows for additional stability as the system is customized.

What kind of things have you seen that makes you feel that Pro is more stable, flame? Anything specific? I'd like to get a little further into this, if that's okay with you.

See ya!

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When you go from win9x straight to NT professional, it's a *TOUGH* switch.

But, if you're a tweaker (everyone here sure as h3ll should be; this IS Tom's place...), Professional by default loads you up on options. My god, all msft really does is just lock professional to a bunch of settings, and repackages it as "Home".

But, if you've got the time to go out and buy XP, you've got the time to run a dual boot on you system whilist you figure out the engima.

Also, I would like to concur with my esteemed colleague ZeuSuez when I say...



Linux >> NT

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JEEZ LOUISE, Who says Windows XP Pro is better than Windows 2K Pro. I want to know how and why? Anyhow Win2K Pro is the best overall operating system that Microsoft has made.

I have WinXP Pro on my home machine because of my family. It's easy for them to use and I don't have to worry about someone using my expansion tools to destroy the computer. Now I admit that Win2K Pro is a little harder, but once you test the difference and how much more stable Win2K is you will definitely keep it. Just in case if you want make a dual boot of your machine. One Win2K Pro the other WinXP Pro and test them side by side. In the end you will see who is the definitely the bread winner in the Microsoft OS arena.

As for the question you asked about the difference between WinXP Pro and Corp. There is none. The only thing that is different is that activation is not needed in the Corp Ed.

My name may be Jesus, but don't go around asking for miracles.

there would be very little difference in gaming performance between those os's, technically, yes, xp has more overhead than 2k or 98, and 2k has more overhead than 98 (se or not), but if you look at the benchmarks the differences are negligable.
2k is NOT better, or more stable than xp pro, xp pro, in my opinion, is better than 2k pro in every respect (not alot mind you), the only reason someone would choose 2k over xp is because of the UI, some people like xp some dont, i do.

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ej, is Windows .NET the former Blackcomb?

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