Reply #11: XP Home should be enough [View All]

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You'd only need XP Pro if you have more than one network you access on a regular basis. Otherwise they're just about the same.

PCs are all the same under the hood. The major manufacturers all use the same parts and components. The only thing you pay for with a PC is the brand name and tech support. If you think you'll need a lot of support, go with a brand name like Dell. Otherwise, go to your local mom-n-pop computer store and have them custom-build a machine to your specs. You'll save yourself a lot of money and get a machine that's just as good as anything from Dell, HP, etc.