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I am setting up a little network within my house. Currently I have just one system and it is running Windows XP Pro. I have a DSL connection and I just bought a Linksys 4 port switch with router (according to the box it also serves as a DHCP server). My second system that I just put together last night is only sitting needing a operating system.
Due to price, I was thinking of just getting Windows XP Home. However, I wanted to know how it would impact my ability to network and function vs. the Pro version. Is Pro worth the extra $100.00?
Can I map network drives, run virus scans from one location, share all files, perform cross backups between the computers, etc?
(I plan on adding a third computer in within the next 6 months)
Due to price, I was thinking of just getting Windows XP Home. However, I wanted to know how it would impact my ability to network and function vs. the Pro version. Is Pro worth the extra $100.00?
Can I map network drives, run virus scans from one location, share all files, perform cross backups between the computers, etc?
(I plan on adding a third computer in within the next 6 months)