Windows XP Home is aimed at the home computer user. You can purchase the Upgrade version of Windows XP Home edition if you are currently using Windows 98, or Windows Millennium Edition (ME). Features of the Windows XP Home Edition include:
· A new interface design.
· Additional file and folder management tools for performing common tasks.
· More multimedia features for working with and sharing digital photos, music, and videos.
· Home networking features that make file sharing easier.
· Additional communication tools, such as instant messaging.
· A new Help and Support Center.
· Additional system tools to help troubleshoot and recover from problems.
Built on a 32-bit architecture, Windows XP Professional is designed to replace either Windows NT 4 Workstation or Windows 2000 Professional in a networked environment. Windows XP Professional provides everything in the Home Edition, plus the following:
· Increased file security with encryption.
· Support for the mobile user for working offline and accessing remotely.
· Support for optimizing high-performance multi-processor systems.
· Additional language options for global communications.
· Support for wireless networking
For more information about the specific features of either Windows XP product, you can go to the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp.
