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Darko Cellardoor

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01-03-2005 14:33

Is anyone running this version? I am getting ready reformat and reinstall on both of my machines. I wanted to know if I should upgrade to the Media Center Edition.

Thanks Kids! One love.

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Einsman Schlegel

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01-03-2005 16:20

What's your priority? Entertainment or gaming or other?

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Darko Cellardoor

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01-03-2005 16:45

Gaming and Internet Surfing. I would utilize the media features but dont really need them.

It is a different build or the same XP build with integrated media features? I am really doing all of this in the name of performance. My machines are so fucking sluggish.

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Einsman Schlegel

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01-03-2005 22:16

Yeah its a different build really. The processing and programming is more focused on entertainment applications such as hmm.. *thinks* video conferencing, music, videos, as it's more designed to do those better than what the main XP OS is used for, applications, gaming etc. So I'd suggest Windows XP Pro if you can

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Darko Cellardoor

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01-03-2005 22:45

Cool, thanks you for the feedback Einsman!

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Tito Gomez

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01-04-2005 07:45

The Gospel according to Microsoft:

"A computer running Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 delivers the full power and functionality of Windows XP. Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is the best version of Windows for the home."

And from another source:

"Media Center Edition is based on Windows XP Home Edition Core, although the OS has many features which are only supposed to be in the Professional variants. It appears as if MCE2005 has scattered features of both operating systems."

A full review:

http://www.gamepc.com/labs/view_content.asp?id=xpmce2005&page=1

- T -

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Alicia Eldritch

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Join date: 13 Nov 2004

Posts: 267

01-05-2005 23:36

XP Pro.

I do this for a living. XP Media Edition is a streaming-enhanced version of XP Home which is a crippled OS. (thus, better than XP home for SL purposes). XP Pro would be better, all around.

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Darko Cellardoor

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01-06-2005 06:15

Thank you, Thank you! I will go with Pro.

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Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Darko Cellardoor Cannabinoid Addict Join date: 10 Nov 2003 Posts: 1,307	01-03-2005 14:33 Is anyone running this version? I am getting ready reformat and reinstall on both of my machines. I wanted to know if I should upgrade to the Media Center Edition. Thanks Kids! One love. _____________________
Einsman Schlegel Disenchanted Fool Join date: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 1,461	01-03-2005 16:20 What's your priority? Entertainment or gaming or other? _____________________
Darko Cellardoor Cannabinoid Addict Join date: 10 Nov 2003 Posts: 1,307	01-03-2005 16:45 Gaming and Internet Surfing. I would utilize the media features but dont really need them. It is a different build or the same XP build with integrated media features? I am really doing all of this in the name of performance. My machines are so fucking sluggish. _____________________
Einsman Schlegel Disenchanted Fool Join date: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 1,461	01-03-2005 22:16 Yeah its a different build really. The processing and programming is more focused on entertainment applications such as hmm.. thinks video conferencing, music, videos, as it's more designed to do those better than what the main XP OS is used for, applications, gaming etc. So I'd suggest Windows XP Pro if you can . _____________________
Darko Cellardoor Cannabinoid Addict Join date: 10 Nov 2003 Posts: 1,307	01-03-2005 22:45 Cool, thanks you for the feedback Einsman! _____________________
Tito Gomez Mi Vida Loca Join date: 1 Aug 2004 Posts: 921	01-04-2005 07:45 The Gospel according to Microsoft: "A computer running Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 delivers the full power and functionality of Windows XP. Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is the best version of Windows for the home." And from another source: "Media Center Edition is based on Windows XP Home Edition Core, although the OS has many features which are only supposed to be in the Professional variants. It appears as if MCE2005 has scattered features of both operating systems." A full review: http://www.gamepc.com/labs/view_content.asp?id=xpmce2005&page=1 - T - _____________________
Alicia Eldritch the greatest newbie ever. Join date: 13 Nov 2004 Posts: 267	01-05-2005 23:36 XP Pro. I do this for a living. XP Media Edition is a streaming-enhanced version of XP Home which is a crippled OS. (thus, better than XP home for SL purposes). XP Pro would be better, all around. _____________________ <xNichG> anyone have a good way to visualize 3d vector fields and surfaces? <Nap> LSD? "Yeah, there's nothing like literal thirst to put metaphorical thirst into perspective" - Get Your War On "The political leader loves what you could become. It is only you he hates." - Allan Thornton
Darko Cellardoor Cannabinoid Addict Join date: 10 Nov 2003 Posts: 1,307	01-06-2005 06:15 Thank you, Thank you! I will go with Pro. _____________________

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