SemperAugustus -> RE: new System and Windows question (6/2/2005 4:04:39 PM)
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I don't see any reason to get the 64-bit version of Windows, unless you intend to use a 64-bit processor. Running 32-bit programs on a 64-bit machine using 32 bit emulation is a bit of gamble IMO. I have only used the Win2k3 64 bit RC2 beta OS, so can't really comment on WinXP-64 Its a lot better with XP Home unless you intend to use it in a company network running an active directory domain. The difference between XP Professional and XP Home is that Home lacks network features like support for active directory, offline files, remote desktop, web publishing, certain encryption features, plus other things like support for multiple processors, advanced system recovery and dynamic disks. The only one I find remotely usable, for a home user, of the features listed above is the IIS, but that would be if you feel like having your own web site. I would put the 40 quid into more RAM and buy the XP Home edition.
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