NT 4 was the last version of NT to have that name. Windows 2000 is
actually NT 5, and XP is NT 5.1 (that is how it identifies itself to
applications). The difference between XP Home and XP Pro appears to be
in the utilities and drivers that are provided. I really don't know the
exact details (never bothered to check), but both versions use the same
NT core. I would tend to agree with the recommendation to use Pro since
it has a better set of supported features. Of course, you would need to
consider if features or cost are more important to you.

Peter
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-----Original Message-----
     Our company bookkeeper asked me if Windows XP is the equivalent of
NT? I told him I  believe it is since my son can set up user accounts to
keep people out of his computer.  The bookkeeper wants to use it for a
financial office at another location.  I told him I'd check with the
group here because there is XP Pro and Home edition and I can't remember
the difference. I believe he wants NT because it is a requirement for
some financial software they are using.  I assume it needs NT for
security reasons (I didn't ask what software in particular).  The 4
computers will be networked to each other.  Is Home edition suitable, or
is Pro more than he really needs?

Byron Wolter

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