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BSWEETIEDOC
08-09-2004, 07:07 PM
Can we use xp home or do we have to buy xp professional. The software is very expensive and I am wondering if I can skip buying it.
SMU_Information
08-09-2004, 07:50 PM
I know that IT both here in Oviedo and on Cayman strongly recommend Professional, due to network conflicts they were having with people on Home. My laptop here in the office was on home (came with the laptop), and I had a ton of problems on the SMU network until I installed XP.

Just my couple of pennies.
gebbils
08-09-2004, 08:23 PM
I purchased mine and it cost me 100 something bucks, but trust me its worth it. That's what the loans are for, save up on something, but use the best software, you'll be thankful later.
wowmd
08-10-2004, 03:24 PM
gebbils, where did you get it for $100 some dollars?
gebbils
08-10-2004, 04:28 PM
i searched half.com and then i saw one for 120 bucks with free shipping on ebay
qnguyen
08-10-2004, 05:10 PM
I think it is 85 here for the students
hope2bdoc
08-13-2004, 05:10 PM
When you say "here", do you mean SMU? So, can I wait until arriving there to actually see how mine works and whether I need XP?
hope2bdoc
08-13-2004, 05:21 PM
i meant whether i need xp pro, i already have xp of course
qnguyen
08-13-2004, 10:16 PM
...CSU
BSWEETIEDOC
08-19-2004, 04:43 PM
Do we need office or windows xp professioal. Or do we need them both. I have xp pro for windows is that good enough?
gebbils
08-19-2004, 04:45 PM
i believe it wouldnt hurt to have both
jguru2
08-19-2004, 06:12 PM
Do we need office or windows xp professioal. Or do we need them both. I have xp pro for windows is that good enough?

If it is true that a lot of lectures are powerpoint based...you will need to install Microsoft Office as well.
AmericanIMG
08-21-2004, 11:50 PM
every lecture that i have attended is powerpoint. its the most important thing you need

:wink:
khamilton
08-23-2004, 09:12 AM
Since many professors use Power Point for their lectures it is imperative to have Microsoft Office. I would suggest Office XP becuase it offers some features that are not available in the earlier versions like being able to make "ink" notations on the slides and save them which really come in handy when studying.
charlottenian
08-23-2004, 10:39 PM
if people need xp prof. or office xp I have the CD's for both for you guys to borrow
teval
08-24-2004, 03:41 PM
Charlottenian, I would be glad if I could borrow your xp prof. or office xp, if I am not able to get one b/4 arriving on the Island.
charlottenian
08-24-2004, 04:05 PM
Charlottenian, I would be glad if I could borrow your xp prof. or office xp, if I am not able to get one b/4 arriving on the Island.

no problem, i gottem both with me