XP Pro or Home - what to purchase

[Guest]

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I've been advised to purchase windowsxppro for my home computer, even
though there is no computer network, because the professional version
will run better than the home office version. I'm wondering what
opinions people have about this - is it worth spending the extra money
to keep my system from crashing as often as it has?

I have a Dell Dimension 4100, with sufficient memory for xp. I use
Dragon Naturally Speaking, which seems to make the computer crash more
often, even when I do all the technical things advised to avoid that.
Primary uses are word processing, photo shop, and graphic packages.

Thanks.

 

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Gail Gordon wrote:
> I've been advised to purchase windowsxppro for my home computer, even
> though there is no computer network, because the professional version
> will run better than the home office version. I'm wondering what
> opinions people have about this - is it worth spending the extra money
> to keep my system from crashing as often as it has?
>
> I have a Dell Dimension 4100, with sufficient memory for xp. I use
> Dragon Naturally Speaking, which seems to make the computer crash more
> often, even when I do all the technical things advised to avoid that.
> Primary uses are word processing, photo shop, and graphic packages.

No Network?
No need to remoptely log into your PC?

Stick with Home Edition.

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<- Shenan ->
--

 

[Guest]

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If you want to experiment with the OS, XP Pro has more
settings you can play with, but otherwise Home and Pro run
the same speed.


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"Shenan Stanley" <news_helper@hushmail.com> wrote in message
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| Gail Gordon wrote:
| > I've been advised to purchase windowsxppro for my home
computer, even
| > though there is no computer network, because the
professional version
| > will run better than the home office version. I'm
wondering what
| > opinions people have about this - is it worth spending
the extra money
| > to keep my system from crashing as often as it has?
| >
| > I have a Dell Dimension 4100, with sufficient memory for
xp. I use
| > Dragon Naturally Speaking, which seems to make the
computer crash more
| > often, even when I do all the technical things advised
to avoid that.
| > Primary uses are word processing, photo shop, and
graphic packages.
|
| No Network?
| No need to remoptely log into your PC?
|
| Stick with Home Edition.
|
| --
| <- Shenan ->
| --
|
|

 

[Cs]

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On 2 May 2004 14:08:10 -0700, gailsusangordon@yahoo.com (Gail Gordon)
wrote:

>I've been advised to purchase windowsxppro for my home computer, even
>though there is no computer network, because the professional version
>will run better than the home office version. I'm wondering what
>opinions people have about this - is it worth spending the extra money
>to keep my system from crashing as often as it has?
>
>I have a Dell Dimension 4100, with sufficient memory for xp. I use
>Dragon Naturally Speaking, which seems to make the computer crash more
>often, even when I do all the technical things advised to avoid that.
>Primary uses are word processing, photo shop, and graphic packages.
>
>Thanks.

For use at home, no network or extra security needed, no joining a
domain, etc., purchase the Home version. The Pro version will cost
you over $100 more and does not run any better or faster than the Home
version. Just make sure your hardware is up to running XP. If you
have problems with your current OS crashing often, I suggest you fix
whatever is wrong before upgrading.

 

[Guest]

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Greetings --

Whomever offered you that advice should stick to their day-job
flipping burgers at McDonalds. They certainly don't know enough about
WinXP to be offering advice.

The two versions are _identical_ when it comes to performance,
stability, and device driver and software application compatibility,
but are intended to meet different functionality, networking,
security, and ease-of-use needs, in different environments. The most
significant differences are that WinXP Pro allows up to 10
simultaneous inbound network connections while WinXP Home only allows
only 5, WinXP Pro is designed to join a Microsoft domain while WinXP
Home cannot, and only WinXP Pro supports file encryption and IIS.

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.asp

Which Edition Is Right for You
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp

Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_home_pro.asp

"Which is better?" That depends entirely upon the uses to which
you put your computer, the network environment in which you'll operate
it, your specific security needs, and your level of computer
knowledge.

Bruce Chambers

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"Gail Gordon" <gailsusangordon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:74807aad.0405021308.30a116fa@posting.google.com...
> I've been advised to purchase windowsxppro for my home computer,
> even
> though there is no computer network, because the professional
> version
> will run better than the home office version. I'm wondering what
> opinions people have about this - is it worth spending the extra
> money
> to keep my system from crashing as often as it has?
>
> I have a Dell Dimension 4100, with sufficient memory for xp. I use
> Dragon Naturally Speaking, which seems to make the computer crash
> more
> often, even when I do all the technical things advised to avoid
> that.
> Primary uses are word processing, photo shop, and graphic packages.
>
> Thanks.

 

[papa]

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Do not upgrade to either until you have the current problems resolved and
repaired. Otherwise those problems will most likely carry over onto your new
OS. After that, use the XP Upgrade Adviser to evaluate the XP feasibility of
your system. The Adviser is included on any XP program disk, and can be
downloaded from Microsoft, but it is a large (over 40 MB) file.

If you cannot resolve those problems, consider doing a clean install
(re-partition and re-format the system drive followed by an install of the
new OS). Of course all existing data will be lost, but you won't be
transferring any old headaches to your new system.

Personally I prefer XP Pro, but I have 3 desktops and 1 laptop on a
wired/wireless LAN.

"Gail Gordon" <gailsusangordon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:74807aad.0405021308.30a116fa@posting.google.com...
> I've been advised to purchase windowsxppro for my home computer, even
> though there is no computer network, because the professional version
> will run better than the home office version. I'm wondering what
> opinions people have about this - is it worth spending the extra money
> to keep my system from crashing as often as it has?
>
> I have a Dell Dimension 4100, with sufficient memory for xp. I use
> Dragon Naturally Speaking, which seems to make the computer crash more
> often, even when I do all the technical things advised to avoid that.
> Primary uses are word processing, photo shop, and graphic packages.
>
> Thanks.

 

[visitor]

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The Pro version does have a few extra features that the Home version
doesn't.

Go over to Microsoft's XP page and see a summary of the differences.

Basically, if you have to ask, then you don't need Pro.

It's got some encryption available that isn't normally available to the Home
version. It has the system restore feature. It can handle multiple
processors. And a few other minor things.

But generally, if you have to ask, then you probably don't need Pro.

With some carefull shopping, you can pick up a legal OEM copy of XP Pro
upgrade for about the same price that you'd buy a retail copy of xp home.
(The OEM status shouldn't really make any difference.) (Many places sell
OEM versions of xp with a cheap piece of hardware, such as a floppy cable,
to make it legal.)

"Gail Gordon" <gailsusangordon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:74807aad.0405021308.30a116fa@posting.google.com...
> I've been advised to purchase windowsxppro for my home computer, even
> though there is no computer network, because the professional version
> will run better than the home office version. I'm wondering what
> opinions people have about this - is it worth spending the extra money
> to keep my system from crashing as often as it has?
>
> I have a Dell Dimension 4100, with sufficient memory for xp. I use
> Dragon Naturally Speaking, which seems to make the computer crash more
> often, even when I do all the technical things advised to avoid that.
> Primary uses are word processing, photo shop, and graphic packages.
>
> Thanks.

 

[Guest]

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Both Home and Pro have system restore. Home has backup, but
it isn't installed by default.

Security, user management and domains are other Pro
features. If you want to learn about IT then get Pro,
you'll learn more. If all you want to do is computer at
home, save money with Home.


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But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.


"Visitor" <none@none.none> wrote in message
news:OFilc.3420$Hs1.1679@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net...
| The Pro version does have a few extra features that the
Home version
| doesn't.
|
| Go over to Microsoft's XP page and see a summary of the
differences.
|
| Basically, if you have to ask, then you don't need Pro.
|
| It's got some encryption available that isn't normally
available to the Home
| version. It has the system restore feature. It can
handle multiple
| processors. And a few other minor things.
|
| But generally, if you have to ask, then you probably don't
need Pro.
|
| With some carefull shopping, you can pick up a legal OEM
copy of XP Pro
| upgrade for about the same price that you'd buy a retail
copy of xp home.
| (The OEM status shouldn't really make any difference.)
(Many places sell
| OEM versions of xp with a cheap piece of hardware, such as
a floppy cable,
| to make it legal.)
|
| "Gail Gordon" <gailsusangordon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
| news:74807aad.0405021308.30a116fa@posting.google.com...
| > I've been advised to purchase windowsxppro for my home
computer, even
| > though there is no computer network, because the
professional version
| > will run better than the home office version. I'm
wondering what
| > opinions people have about this - is it worth spending
the extra money
| > to keep my system from crashing as often as it has?
| >
| > I have a Dell Dimension 4100, with sufficient memory for
xp. I use
| > Dragon Naturally Speaking, which seems to make the
computer crash more
| > often, even when I do all the technical things advised
to avoid that.
| > Primary uses are word processing, photo shop, and
graphic packages.
| >
| > Thanks.
|
|

 

[Guest]

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By Pro

You might need it in the future !!
"Gail Gordon" <gailsusangordon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:74807aad.0405021308.30a116fa@posting.google.com...
> I've been advised to purchase windowsxppro for my home computer, even
> though there is no computer network, because the professional version
> will run better than the home office version. I'm wondering what
> opinions people have about this - is it worth spending the extra money
> to keep my system from crashing as often as it has?
>
> I have a Dell Dimension 4100, with sufficient memory for xp. I use
> Dragon Naturally Speaking, which seems to make the computer crash more
> often, even when I do all the technical things advised to avoid that.
> Primary uses are word processing, photo shop, and graphic packages.
>
> Thanks.

 

[Guest]

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FaiRaNdbalANcEd wrote:
> By Pro
>
> You might need it in the future !!

Then she can buy it in the future. That would be like me buying a car - I
don't need one now (because I can't drive) but I maybe able to in the
future. Why tie up the money? Buy what you need now - don't speculate.

 

[papa]

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"Cerridwen" <cerridwen@celticnet.com> wrote in message
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> FaiRaNdbalANcEd wrote:
> > By Pro
> >
> > You might need it in the future !!
>
> Then she can buy it in the future. That would be like me buying a car - I
> don't need one now (because I can't drive) but I maybe able to in the
> future. Why tie up the money? Buy what you need now - don't speculate.
>
>
Actually it depends. Many, admittedly not all, will discover too late that
they need XP Pro for its advanced networking features - something they had
really not given insufficient thought about early on. Then after belatedly
discovering the need, they are forced to go out and buy a second OS. In such
cases it would have been a lot cheaper to have purchased XP Pro in the first
place.

The bottom line is, people should carefully evaluate their needs in advance
in order to make an informed decision. That's the way to spend wisely and
save money.

 

[kelly]

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Great point and I agree. If the situation allows, always go for the full
product.

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Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


"Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
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>
> "Cerridwen" <cerridwen@celticnet.com> wrote in message
> news:4096c0c3$1_5@127.0.0.1...
>> FaiRaNdbalANcEd wrote:
>> > By Pro
>> >
>> > You might need it in the future !!
>>
>> Then she can buy it in the future. That would be like me buying a car - I
>> don't need one now (because I can't drive) but I maybe able to in the
>> future. Why tie up the money? Buy what you need now - don't speculate.
>>
>>
> Actually it depends. Many, admittedly not all, will discover too late that
> they need XP Pro for its advanced networking features - something they had
> really not given insufficient thought about early on. Then after belatedly
> discovering the need, they are forced to go out and buy a second OS. In
> such
> cases it would have been a lot cheaper to have purchased XP Pro in the
> first
> place.
>
> The bottom line is, people should carefully evaluate their needs in
> advance
> in order to make an informed decision. That's the way to spend wisely and
> save money.
>
>
>

 

[Guest]

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Normally I say most home users need only Windows XP Home.
However most home users buy an OEM computer and never consider
upgrading until they buy a new computer.
So if someone is upgrading an existing computer, I would say there is
more likely a chance they may eventually want Windows XP Pro.
Just my thoughts looking from a slightly different angle.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:uylXV1aMEHA.2508@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Great point and I agree. If the situation allows, always go for the
full
> product.
>
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
> > Actually it depends. Many, admittedly not all, will discover too
late that
> > they need XP Pro for its advanced networking features - something
they had
> > really not given insufficient thought about early on. Then after
belatedly
> > discovering the need, they are forced to go out and buy a second
OS. In
> > such
> > cases it would have been a lot cheaper to have purchased XP Pro in
the
> > first
> > place.
> >
> > The bottom line is, people should carefully evaluate their needs
in
> > advance
> > in order to make an informed decision. That's the way to spend
wisely and
> > save money.

 

[Unknown]

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Upgrading from Windows ME to XP doesn't necessarily mean the upgrader needs XP
Pro. Why is it 'more likely' someone upgrading an existing computer want XP
Pro?
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
news:eGjcQxfMEHA.1468@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Normally I say most home users need only Windows XP Home.
> However most home users buy an OEM computer and never consider
> upgrading until they buy a new computer.
> So if someone is upgrading an existing computer, I would say there is
> more likely a chance they may eventually want Windows XP Pro.
> Just my thoughts looking from a slightly different angle.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>
> "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:uylXV1aMEHA.2508@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Great point and I agree. If the situation allows, always go for the
> full
> > product.
> >
> > --
> > All the Best,
> > Kelly
> >
> > Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> > 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
> >
> > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> >
> > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
> >
> >
> > "Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
> > > Actually it depends. Many, admittedly not all, will discover too
> late that
> > > they need XP Pro for its advanced networking features - something
> they had
> > > really not given insufficient thought about early on. Then after
> belatedly
> > > discovering the need, they are forced to go out and buy a second
> OS. In
> > > such
> > > cases it would have been a lot cheaper to have purchased XP Pro in
> the
> > > first
> > > place.
> > >
> > > The bottom line is, people should carefully evaluate their needs
> in
> > > advance
> > > in order to make an informed decision. That's the way to spend
> wisely and
> > > save money.
>
>

 

[Guest]

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I did not say they would necessarily need Pro.
However the fact they are upgrading the OS at all puts them in a
slightly different group than the typical home user.
As such their needs are different.
More of the people who upgrade will eventually want Pro as opposed to
the typical home user referenced earlier.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Unknown" <Unknown@Somewhere.Kom> wrote in message
news:CDQlc.595$_96.474@newssvr32.news.prodigy.com...
> Upgrading from Windows ME to XP doesn't necessarily mean the
upgrader needs XP
> Pro. Why is it 'more likely' someone upgrading an existing computer
want XP
> Pro?
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
> news:eGjcQxfMEHA.1468@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > Normally I say most home users need only Windows XP Home.
> > However most home users buy an OEM computer and never consider
> > upgrading until they buy a new computer.
> > So if someone is upgrading an existing computer, I would say there
is
> > more likely a chance they may eventually want Windows XP Pro.
> > Just my thoughts looking from a slightly different angle.
> >
> > --
> > Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> > http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
> >
> >
> > "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > news:uylXV1aMEHA.2508@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > Great point and I agree. If the situation allows, always go for
the
> > full
> > > product.
> > >
> > > --
> > > All the Best,
> > > Kelly
> > >
> > > Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> > > 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
> > >
> > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > >
> > > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
> > >
> > >
> > > "Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
> > > > Actually it depends. Many, admittedly not all, will discover
too
> > late that
> > > > they need XP Pro for its advanced networking features -
something
> > they had
> > > > really not given insufficient thought about early on. Then
after
> > belatedly
> > > > discovering the need, they are forced to go out and buy a
second
> > OS. In
> > > > such
> > > > cases it would have been a lot cheaper to have purchased XP
Pro in
> > the
> > > > first
> > > > place.
> > > >
> > > > The bottom line is, people should carefully evaluate their
needs
> > in
> > > > advance
> > > > in order to make an informed decision. That's the way to spend
> > wisely and
> > > > save money.
> >
> >
>

 

[Guest]

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Would ME even meet the previous version test for the XP Pro Upgrade? Does
the Pro Upgrade restrict to NT and 2000?

"Unknown" <Unknown@Somewhere.Kom> wrote in message
news:CDQlc.595$_96.474@newssvr32.news.prodigy.com...
> Upgrading from Windows ME to XP doesn't necessarily mean the upgrader
needs XP
> Pro. Why is it 'more likely' someone upgrading an existing computer want
XP
> Pro?
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
> news:eGjcQxfMEHA.1468@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > Normally I say most home users need only Windows XP Home.
> > However most home users buy an OEM computer and never consider
> > upgrading until they buy a new computer.
> > So if someone is upgrading an existing computer, I would say there is
> > more likely a chance they may eventually want Windows XP Pro.
> > Just my thoughts looking from a slightly different angle.
> >
> > --
> > Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> > http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
> >
> >
> > "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > news:uylXV1aMEHA.2508@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > Great point and I agree. If the situation allows, always go for the
> > full
> > > product.
> > >
> > > --
> > > All the Best,
> > > Kelly
> > >
> > > Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> > > 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
> > >
> > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > >
> > > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
> > >
> > >
> > > "Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
> > > > Actually it depends. Many, admittedly not all, will discover too
> > late that
> > > > they need XP Pro for its advanced networking features - something
> > they had
> > > > really not given insufficient thought about early on. Then after
> > belatedly
> > > > discovering the need, they are forced to go out and buy a second
> > OS. In
> > > > such
> > > > cases it would have been a lot cheaper to have purchased XP Pro in
> > the
> > > > first
> > > > place.
> > > >
> > > > The bottom line is, people should carefully evaluate their needs
> > in
> > > > advance
> > > > in order to make an informed decision. That's the way to spend
> > wisely and
> > > > save money.
> >
> >
>

 

[Guest]

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Robert;
Yes, Windows ME is a qualifier for both Windows XP Home and Pro:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"RobertVA" <robert_c72@nospam.notmail.com> wrote in message
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> Would ME even meet the previous version test for the XP Pro Upgrade?
Does
> the Pro Upgrade restrict to NT and 2000?

 

[Unknown]

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You aren't making sense to me. The typical homeowner doesn't upgrade?
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
news:ONU4hGgMEHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> I did not say they would necessarily need Pro.
> However the fact they are upgrading the OS at all puts them in a
> slightly different group than the typical home user.
> As such their needs are different.
> More of the people who upgrade will eventually want Pro as opposed to
> the typical home user referenced earlier.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>
> "Unknown" <Unknown@Somewhere.Kom> wrote in message
> news:CDQlc.595$_96.474@newssvr32.news.prodigy.com...
> > Upgrading from Windows ME to XP doesn't necessarily mean the
> upgrader needs XP
> > Pro. Why is it 'more likely' someone upgrading an existing computer
> want XP
> > Pro?
> > "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
> > news:eGjcQxfMEHA.1468@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > Normally I say most home users need only Windows XP Home.
> > > However most home users buy an OEM computer and never consider
> > > upgrading until they buy a new computer.
> > > So if someone is upgrading an existing computer, I would say there
> is
> > > more likely a chance they may eventually want Windows XP Pro.
> > > Just my thoughts looking from a slightly different angle.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> > > http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
> > >
> > >
> > > "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > news:uylXV1aMEHA.2508@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > Great point and I agree. If the situation allows, always go for
> the
> > > full
> > > > product.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > All the Best,
> > > > Kelly
> > > >
> > > > Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
> > > > 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
> > > >
> > > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > > >
> > > > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
> > > > > Actually it depends. Many, admittedly not all, will discover
> too
> > > late that
> > > > > they need XP Pro for its advanced networking features -
> something
> > > they had
> > > > > really not given insufficient thought about early on. Then
> after
> > > belatedly
> > > > > discovering the need, they are forced to go out and buy a
> second
> > > OS. In
> > > > > such
> > > > > cases it would have been a lot cheaper to have purchased XP
> Pro in
> > > the
> > > > > first
> > > > > place.
> > > > >
> > > > > The bottom line is, people should carefully evaluate their
> needs
> > > in
> > > > > advance
> > > > > in order to make an informed decision. That's the way to spend
> > > wisely and
> > > > > save money.
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>

 

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The majority of them never change their computer much from as it was
when new...that includes OS.
Most will get a new OS with their new computer, whenever that is.

Also did you mean "home user" when you said "homeowner"

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http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Unknown" <Unknown@Somewhere.Kom> wrote in message
news:t9Tlc.2723$eH1.1579364@newssvr28.news.prodigy.com...
> You aren't making sense to me. The typical homeowner doesn't
upgrade?
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
> news:ONU4hGgMEHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > I did not say they would necessarily need Pro.
> > However the fact they are upgrading the OS at all puts them in a
> > slightly different group than the typical home user.
> > As such their needs are different.
> > More of the people who upgrade will eventually want Pro as opposed
to
> > the typical home user referenced earlier.
> >
> > --
> > Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> > http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
> >
> >
> > "Unknown" <Unknown@Somewhere.Kom> wrote in message
> > news:CDQlc.595$_96.474@newssvr32.news.prodigy.com...
> > > Upgrading from Windows ME to XP doesn't necessarily mean the
> > upgrader needs XP
> > > Pro. Why is it 'more likely' someone upgrading an existing
computer
> > want XP
> > > Pro?
> > > "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in
message
> > > news:eGjcQxfMEHA.1468@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > Normally I say most home users need only Windows XP Home.
> > > > However most home users buy an OEM computer and never consider
> > > > upgrading until they buy a new computer.
> > > > So if someone is upgrading an existing computer, I would say
there
> > is
> > > > more likely a chance they may eventually want Windows XP Pro.
> > > > Just my thoughts looking from a slightly different angle.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> > > > http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/

 

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XP Home, but plenty Memory. 512 avoids many problems.

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Paul Woodsford
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"Shenan Stanley" <news_helper@hushmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23GQGxnIMEHA.644@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
: Gail Gordon wrote:
: > I've been advised to purchase windowsxppro for my home computer, even
: > though there is no computer network, because the professional version
: > will run better than the home office version. I'm wondering what
: > opinions people have about this - is it worth spending the extra money
: > to keep my system from crashing as often as it has?
: >
: > I have a Dell Dimension 4100, with sufficient memory for xp. I use
: > Dragon Naturally Speaking, which seems to make the computer crash more
: > often, even when I do all the technical things advised to avoid that.
: > Primary uses are word processing, photo shop, and graphic packages.
:
: No Network?
: No need to remoptely log into your PC?
:
: Stick with Home Edition.
:
: --
: <- Shenan ->
: --
:
:


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