Windows XP

MoBetta wrote on 11/24/2001, 5:15 PM

I am considering using Windows XP since I am having some problems with my 98SE version. It keeps crashing lately...

Anyone using the XP home version vs the Professional version?

Thanks
MoBetta

Comments

tserface wrote on 11/24/2001, 6:13 PM

I use both and they both work fine with Vegas 2.0 and 3.0 (for me anyway).

Tom

MoBetta wrote on 11/25/2001, 3:18 PM

TOM,

WHICH VERSION DO YOU USE? HOME EDITION OR THE PROFESSIONAL VERSION ( I THINK THAT HOW IT'S CALLED...). I KNOW THAT XP WORKS WITH V.V., BUT I AM WONDERING IF I CAN GET BY WITH THE HOME VERSION...NO NEED FOR ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES FROM THE PROFESSIONAL VERSION...AT LEAST I THINK.

THANKS

MoBetta

tserface wrote on 11/25/2001, 5:35 PM

I've tried on both, but I think the guts are the same. Some differences I've noticed:

- Pro version supports domain servers... Home only workgroups.
- No IIS in Pro version
- Slightly better security in Pro version
- Probably other server related stuff.
- Multiple CPU support in Pro version.

If you are using at home and don't need special server requirements I'd go for the Home version and save the $$$. If you need to work with a dedicated domain server or some of the other features, you will have to pay the extra $100 and get the Pro version.

Tom