I believe it is the XP Home version with additional Media Center 
software.  SP2 may or may not be in place, but you can download the 
upgrade from Microsoft if it hasn't automatically upgraded already.  If 
the computer has a tv tuner card in place or other av inputs, the media 
center software would facilitate making dvd's from video cameras/tape, 
recording tv/cable broadcasts, or using the computer to pause TV shows 
while you answer the phone, etc.
Paul Hachmeyer

Betti Ann and Preston Smith wrote:

> Hi all!
>
> I have a chance to buy a refurbished computer for a very good price.  It
> comes with the subject OS rather than  the new Vista.
>
> I presently use XP home on my desktop and laptop.  Will I have the
> normal XP Sp 2 functionality?  I am not a bit interested with the TV
> interface and functionality.
>
> Thanks for any tidbits you may offer
>
> Preston
>
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