<p>Would you all suggest home or pro for a 'college laptop'?</p>
<p>Trying to keep the cost down as much as possible.</p>
<p>I always go pro... but it doesnt really matter....</p>
<p>Pro. It is more expensive but it's what your school will want you to have.</p>
<p>Pro has some neat password protection on networkword files and it allows you to access your computer from the internet while you're away. </p>
<p>If it's just for college I would pass, but it makes a good general home computer.</p>
<p>May I suggest going to Windows 2000. It's pretty stable, quicker, has a lot of the same features as XP Pro, and doesn't look like Playskool.</p>
<p>How about OS 9 and Virtual PC?</p>
<p>Windows NT(odds on favorite for short-sleeved IT guys)...</p>
<p>XP Pro has a few more network features that makes setting it up at school eaiser. If you have XP Home, no problems for you at all.</p>
<p>I do not think Pro is worth it unless you have a small business or corporation. I actually would get neither and get XP media or wait until January to get the new one, Microsoft VISTA.</p>
<p>I think it would be foolish to wait for Vista. I'd say get Media Center, but otherwise, get Pro. It's just a lot better than Home, and is much more useful for networking and troubleshooting and tweaking things.</p>
<p>XP - Home or Pro - whichever the school recommends - check their website first - and purchase it thru the school - big discount - if you don't already have it.</p>
<p>DELL XPS rules!!!</p>
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<p>Dell XPS is not an operating system. Sean, sometimes, I don't know if your just flat out dumb, or if your a troll. Your in 9th grade. Please stay out of the college forums unless you have something worth our time.</p>
<p>Well, generally the two go hand in hand.</p>
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<p>ftw!</p>
<p>Theres a dell xps laptop look it up idiot!!!</p>
<p>The thread is about comparing Windows XP to Windows Pro OPERATING SYSTEMS. Not Windows XP/Pro to Dell XPS LAPTOPS.</p>
<p>Operating Systems:
Windows: XP, XP Pro, 2000, 98, etc
Apple OS X
Linux distros</p>
<p>Not an Operating System:
Dell
HP
Compaq
Sony</p>
<p>I mean, if you want the best, most secure, most configurable and cheapest, OS out there I would go with DSL (Damn Small Linux). I'm also fond of OS X since it's based on the linux kernel. But for basic web surfing (facebook, cc, myspace, ect), word processing, music, chat, e-mail, save yourself some time and get XP home. It will last for 4 years and microsoft is usually good with the updates.</p>
<p>This applies to liberal arts majors only, if you’re an engineer or something tune this post out.</p>
<p>hahahaha...dell....haha you guys kill me</p>
<p>Most schools have the ''required'' - ''recommended'' computer needs posted somewhere on their web site - usually even by what major will require what - so I would at least consider checking the schools info as well. Engineering/graphic art/art majors - some others as well - will require more than just the standard recommended op sysems/soft-ware. Definitely worth a look-see or t/c.</p>
<p>So for that kids 'college laptop' - check the school info and go from there. Most of the time you can also purchase the required/recommended software at a significant discount thru the school as well.</p>
<p>Another tip - students can purchase iPod's at a discount thru the schools as well - for the unusual kid who does not have one - I know few who don't have one LOL.</p>
<p>or you could wait till january and get windows vista when it comes out</p>
<p>some places offer you a free vista upgrade certificate....when vista comes out you just go back to the store you bought it from and get that...but I think you have to buy professional at those places to get the free upgrade</p>