Windows home or pro?

Hi

I bought a new computer with winxp home pre-installed on it. I'm wondering, should I install winxp pro on it instead? Is it worth the trouble? What's the difference between the two?

Thanks.

 

I recommend Pro, it's just a whole lot better in all respects. Especially gaming and networking.

I'm sure lots of people here know more about the differences.

 

I've searched the www, and it seems that the difference is that the pro version has more networking/file sharing/permission facilities than home. How does that make it better for gaming?

 

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/choosing2.asp

Depends if you think what you get out of the above is worth the upgrade cost.

 

dont bother unless your gonna conenct it to a domain

 

Would connecting to a university LAN mean connecting to a domain?

 

I have Home and it think its ok like that no need of Pro....

 

Pro It boots faster than home aswell.

 

I found that home booted up faster. Probably dependant upon configuration.