XP Pro or Home?

**Richard Alpha** · 06-21-2005, 11:44 PM

Hi

Pretty fundamental question really. I have looked through the FAQs but not found an answer. I've always used Windows 2000 previously, but I think XP looks like it should be more useful in a car-pc. But should I buy Windows XP Professional or Home Edition?
I have a SP13000 1Gb RAM 40Gb HDD and Xenarc 800x480 USB Touchscreen, and I want to run MP3 player, some Sat-Nav software, Reversing Camera, OBD-II stuff and a few other things.

Would appreciate your opinion.

Richard.

**shizzle** · 06-21-2005, 11:50 PM

home sux... get pro.

**Richard Alpha** · 06-21-2005, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by shizzle

home sux... get pro.

thanks for your reply, but what am I missing with home that I get with Pro?

Looking at this MS page
Windows XP Home Edition Comparison Guide the only thing that sounds relevant is encryption (in case the PC/car is stolen).

**shizzle** · 06-22-2005, 12:07 AM

For one the spell checker has to be downloaded separately.... but that doesnt cocern me. I can spel just perfictly!
There are a lot of differences, it is up to you if they are worth the price.

**cheerio** · 06-22-2005, 12:15 AM

In Pro and not Home:
Remote Desktop
Offline files and folders
SMP (2 or more processors ( limit 2 to pro tho))
Encrypting file system
ACL (windows access control)
Centralizsed Administration
Group Policy
Automatic install, repair, ect of applications (applys to domains)
Roming User Profiles ( Domain again)
Remote Installation of Windows (i guess thats not really a feature once its installed :0
MUI crap
Also not metioned by MS themselves 0> ability to join a domain =/

hah, can you believe MS actuatually labled multitasking a feature =) i guess they wanted to be sure not to be confused with their dos days :0

**Richard Alpha** · 06-22-2005, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by cheerio

In Pro and not Home:
Also not metioned by MS themselves 0> ability to join a domain =/

I'm very glad I asked. I will need to join my PC to my domain. Pro it is.

Thanks.

**8675309** · 07-19-2005, 04:02 PM

XP pro I second that I cannot believe they even made home edition

**Viscouse** · 08-11-2005, 01:26 PM

I assume you can use minlogon for both Home or Pro?

**GTPDan** · 08-11-2005, 01:31 PM

I dont understand that at all. There are only three reasons to want Pro over Home:

1. Be a memebr of a network domain
2. Multiple processor support
3. File permissions (ACL)

None of these 3 you need so Pro is just a waste of money.

**zPilott** · 09-07-2005, 01:58 PM

Remote desktop is a must for me, I am much more comfortable performing maintenance on my carPC from the comfort of my desk.

Offline files could be useful (if it worked better).

And of course, Pro exposes a lot more settings, allowing for better tweaking.