
If you have chosen to use Windows XP, the question still remains as to which version you
should use:
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Windows XP Home
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Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Professional costs approximately $100 more than the Home version of Windows
XP; however, XP Professional provides a few features that might be of use to you.These include
Remote Desktop (which allows you to remotely control the desktop with the Terminal Services
client).This could be handy if you run the HTPC headless and the TV-out is not a primary display.
There are also differences in file sharing and domain membership between XP Professional and XP
Home.You also get the remote control feature for ...