which windows xp ?

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hi all im putting a new system together based around a intel core 2 duo e6600 and a nforce 4 680 motherboard and bfg geforce 8800gtx graphics card which windows system would i better off with ..... home edition,professional edition,media edition or the xp professional x64 edition bear in mind i dont use the networking, but use the internet and do a lot of gaming and video editing do i need professional edition or would the home edition be enough for what i want :)
 
If you dont need:
Remote Desktop – remotely access your Windows XP Professional PC, from another Windows PC, so you can work with all of your data and applications while away from your office.

Offline Files and Folders - access to files & folders on a network share when disconnected from the server.

Scalable processor support – up to two-way multi-processor support.

Encrypting File System - protects sensitive data in files that are stored on disk using the NTFS file system.

Access Control – restrict access to selected files, applications, and other resources.


Centralized administration - join Windows XP Professional systems to a Windows Server domain to take advantage of the full range of powerful management and security tools.


Group Policy - simplifies the administration of groups of users or computers.

Software Installation and Maintenance – automatically install, configure, repair, or remove software applications.

Roaming User Profiles - access to all your documents and settings no matter where you log on.

Remote Installation Service (RIS) – support for remote operating system installations where desktops can be installed across the network.

If you don't need any of that Home is fine, if not prof
 
Something for you to think about If go out to buy a copy of XP look out for the packs that include the upgrade to Vista for free (need to pay P+P)!!.

From the table MCE is the best deal

When it's released in January next year,.

Microsoft Express Upgrade to Windows Vista (upon release)

Express Upgrade Options Table :-

Windows XP Purchased
Upgrades to *Vista Edition Cost to end user upon release

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Windows Vista Home Basic Edition Circa £26 (49$) + £8 (15$) P&P
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Circa £42 (79$) + £8 (15$) P&P
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Windows Vista Home Premium Edition FREE Vista + £8 (15$) P&P
Microsoft Windows XP Pro Windows Vista Business Edition FREE Vista + £8 (15$) P&P
Microsoft Windows XP Pro Tablet Windows Vista Business Edition FREE Vista + £8 (15$) P&P
Microsoft Windows XP Pro x64 Windows Vista Business x64 Edition FREE Vista + £8 (15$) P&P


What the consumer must do to claim the express upgrade:-


The consumer will be directed to contact the fulfilment vendor through the serialized coupon inside the box and request the Express Upgrade directly.
The customer payment goes directly to the fulfilment vendor, neither Microsoft, Distributor nor the reseller are involved.
The fee can be paid by cheque, credit card or debit card.


Simon
 
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