Should You Upgrade?
So you've made it to the end of this article and you're
still wondering if Windows XP is right for you? My recommendations:
Your Computer is Fairly New (800 MHz or faster CPU).
I would suggest to anyone with a newer computer, that $85 (Windows XP
Home Edition), is not too much to pay for a faster operating system
that seldom crashes.
If you use the Internet often, print digital pictures, collect MP3 files,
or use your CD-RW drive frequently, then upgrading to Windows XP is
almost a no-brainer.
You should use the Windows XP compatibility
utilities to make sure your software and hardware are compatible
with Windows XP.
Your computer is new enough, however you are quite
content with your current version of Windows. Load Windows XP in
a dual boot configuration.
You then have the best of both worlds, you can try out Windows XP, and
you also have the luxury of running back to your old version of Windows
whenever you want. The only thing it costs you is hard drive space.
You should use the Windows XP compatibility
utilities to make sure your software and hardware are compatible
with Windows XP.
Your computer is over 2 year old. It is unlikely
that these computers will meet the recommended requirements to run XP,
and there is a high probability of incompatible hardware and software.
Furthermore, it is not very cost effective to upgrade an older computer
to run Windows XP, as chances are you will soon buy a new computer or
otherwise outgrow your old computer anyway.
You should use Microsoft's Windows XP compatibility
utilities to determine if your hardware and software is compatible
with Windows XP before you buy it.
Should You Buy Windows XP Professional? Windows
XP Professional is a good buy at $185 if you need or want its added
features.
If you will use your computer on a large network, or want to use multiple
processors on the same motherboard, Windows XP Professional is required.
We further explain the features of Windows XP Professional here.
Final Words
After 3 months of using Windows XP, I highly recommend
it to anyone that has a new enough system to run it.
If you're still uncertain about upgrading to Windows XP, load it in
a dual boot configuration, and then you can boot up your old version
of Windows whenever you feel like it. Chances are you'll be like me
and you'll start wondering how long you should keep your old version
of Windows on your hard drive.
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