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[Boatman]

At home, we currently have a Windows 98 computer.  Some new programs on CD's won't run.  Don't do anything high tech with it, not that computer literate.  Lucky to post a picture in a post.

If I were to purchase a new desk top, would you get XP Home, XP Pro, or some sort of Vista?  Have never used a Mac..  Like I stated, don't use most of the features of this one.

If you prefer XP, is the Pro worth the additional money?

Thanks in advance, Bob..

[HogDude]

At home, we currently have a Windows 98 computer.  Some new programs on CD's won't run.  Don't do anything high tech with it, not that computer literate.  Lucky to post a picture in a post.

If I were to purchase a new desk top, would you get XP Home, XP Pro, or some sort of Vista?  Have never used a Mac..  Like I stated, don't use most of the features of this one.

If you prefer XP, is the Pro worth the additional money?

Thanks in advance, Bob..

Bob,
If it were me, I would go with XP Home...... Nothing wrong with Pro, just don't know if the few extra goodies are needed for a true home environment.
I have 3 systems at home with XP Home and 2 at the office running XP Professional.

Personally, I would stay away from Vista... still too many incompatibilities with drivers, etc. at this point in time. IMHO

Your mileage may vary.
Good Luck

[Fired00d]

Running XP Pro (just because they came w/computers) on all computers (3) except one laptop at home that has Vista on it. Not that familiar w/Vista and what I have seen don't really like it, but that could be the fact that I'm more use to XP. Like HogDude mentioned I've heard of issues w/Vista and would probably wait a year or so until I would upgrade if I had to.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[BayouBiker]

without a doubt - go with XP Pro!

[rlavigna]

Buy the XP Pro SP2 edition as it includes better connectivity functions for home and/or business networks than XP Home.  Vista is stable enough now but I see no compelling reason to get Vista yet.

[Unbalanced]

I highly doubt you can buy a machine unless you have it built without it coming with Vista on it.   

[Boatman]

I highly doubt you can buy a machine unless you have it built without it coming with Vista on it.   

On some of Dell's desktops, you can still get XP or Pro..  I was playing around on Dell's site building computers, found that XP was still available, and started the questioning process.  May be the time to buy while you can still get the XP??

[Unbalanced]

A friend of ours ordred one with XP Pro on it from Dell and got Vista.    /shrug     I would tell you if your not an permissions / security person with Windows you will find Vista frustrating.   

[Fired00d]

On some of Dell's desktops, you can still get XP or Pro..  I was playing around on Dell's site building computers, found that XP was still available, and started the questioning process.  May be the time to buy while you can still get the XP??

I just saw that on the Dell site also and checked Gateway and they are still offering XP Pro also.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[RedBone]

This is what I do for living buy sell build and repair laptops and desktops Xp pro the one  :nervous:to go for at the moment both for compatability and ease of use need any further help PM me

[Kevinski]

my 2 cents, if you have old software that is not compatable with Vista, then go for XP. If you just have the one machine then XP home is fine.

I have been running the release version of Vista since November 2006 as a MSDN subscriber, running on a desktop and also a new HP tablet and find it rock solid. I still have XP on one desktop and my video editting software (Sony Vegas) is not compatable with Vista and I object to have to buy an upgrade to run on Vista.

If you are buying a new machine Vista Home Premium seems the best value and you can upgrade to the Ultimate edition later if you want. Vista is going to be in support longer than XP which also means you will save money in the long term.

Cheers,

Kev

[Break-In]

did some testing at work with Vista, better off with XP Pro

[ccr]

We just got (Nov) a new computer and there did not seem to be anything except Vista available when we were shopping.  We have the Windows Vista Home Premium version.  Other than a slight learning curve on some of the new Microsoft Office software that we bought and loaded, it works pretty good. We fought for a few hours with trying to set up the network ---- finally paid the Geek Squad to come out.  They hooked up our old XP computer, printer, external hard drive, the Wii game player and the new computer to the network and made sure they all work.  Now there is no issue doing anything. The only problem we are having with the laptop, is every now and then it fails to find the router, then we have to do a reboot.  Seems to be that this happens after an update, just we don't get a message saying this it the issue. 

We bought the HP Pavilion dv9628nr. 

[rednectum]

agree with the xp home, or pro if you want more securities, home is more than robust enough for the average joe.

have been adding ram to friends computers that run vista, vista is a genuine resouce hog---still sluggish with a gig of ram. also cant clicky-clicky fast enough to get through all the idiot proofinf. vista asks "are you sure you wanna do this?" whenever you try to open/ add/ change something.

you can get xp boxes at tigerdirrect.com. just look at refurbs, theses are great machines and you save coin.

[SneakyPete]

Ok this is where I break from the group.  I would seriously consider the iMAC.  My son has been telling me for many months the MAC is superior to any PC, less complicated for non-geeks (like me), more flexible and user friendly.  He owns one and I have used it and I must agree with him.  Wish I had listened to him before buying this POS PC laptop I am using now.  Go to a Best Buy and try it then compare to PC and see what you think.