<p>I heard that most colleges recommend xp pro for connecting to a dorm network, is this true? Are there any other requirements for computers at ucla?</p>
<p>Yeah, I read that also. But XP Home works fine as should any other operating systems. The only reason that you might need XP Pro is because you need access through these protocols..but I don't thyink you need them. I haven't used them. </p>
<h1>The user interface for IPSecurity (IPSec)</h1>
<h1>SNMP</h1>
<h1>Simple TCP/IP services</h1>
<h1>SAP Agent</h1>
<h1>Client Service for NetWare</h1>
<h1>Network Monitor</h1>
<h1>Multiple Roaming feature</h1>
<p>If you need XP Pro, you know where to look..haha...</p>
<p>oh forgot to add, there's no remote desktop on home. So you can't connect back to college comp at home. But you can always just use RealVNC or other VNC utilities to access your comp remotely at home. Very useful tool, reminds me of a story. I left my comp on at school and a hallmate called me that he could hear music in my room. So I just remotely connected to my college comp through the computer at home and lowered down the volume. :)</p>
<p>Windows XP SP2 is recommended for any Windows users connecting to the UCLA Residential Network because the STC Policy Manager needs to access the Windows Security Center dialog under Control Panel. It doesn't matter if your specific brand is Windows XP Home/Professional/Media Center, though... :rolleyes:</p>