XP Home and Proffessional

[Gazzr]

Hi All,

I am about to get a new laptop which comes pre-installed with XP Home edition. From what I have been told it doesn't come with Microsoft Internet Information Services (this is available from the XP Proff edition) which I need to use SQL Server Express edition.

Do I have to install XP Proff or can I get the program from another source?

Anyone help?
Gazzr

 

[AndyT]

As well as answering Gazzr's question I have another. I'm in a similar situation with a Dell Laptop that arrived yesterday preloaded with Windows XP Home. Can anyone advise if this has the system restore facility as XP Proffesional has. I'd look myself but its not with me at the moment..

Thanks Andy

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

Gazzr -

what did you get ?

you missed out on a great laptop deal over here just before xmas.

so good - even i bought one

 

[Gazzr]

The original budget was $1,500 but due to being in debt after buying a GSA I got a cheaper model Toshiba in the end. An A100/Y03 model. Intel 1.73 Solo, 512ram, 15.4inch, DVD Rom, 40gig HD for $992 from Dick Smiths. (excluding the $100 cash back).

Now I just walked in to JB Hifi and they have the same one for $892!, W@nkers!

Tell me you didnt get a better deal than that?

Gazzr

 

[Gazzr]

Here you go Andy

It does have the system restore...

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/features.mspx

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

HP paviliion 9008tx

i paid $2250 delivered

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/au/e...116665-1116665-1116665-12435952-78005361.html

Processor, operating system and memory
Processor type
Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T7200
• 2.0 GHz , 4 MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB
• Intel® PRO/Wireless 802.11a/b/g
Operating system installed
Genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition
Upgradability
Windows Vista Capable PC
Product note
Not all Windows Vista features are available for use on all Windows Vista Capable PCs. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run the core experiences of Windows Vista, such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security and reliability. Some features available in premium editions of Windows Vista - like the new Windows Aero™ user interface - require advanced or additional hardware. Check www.windowsvista.com/getready for details.
Standard memory
2048 MB
Memory type
DDR2 667 MHz
Memory layout
2 x 1024 MB
Maximum memory
Supports up to 2 GB DDR2 memory
Internal drives
Internal hard disk drive
240 GB (2 x 120 GB)
Hard disk controller
SATA Hard Disk Drive
Hard disk drive speed
5400 rpm
Optical drive type
8x Super Multi DVD±RW with Double Layer support
System features
Memory card device
5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for xD, Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Modem
High speed 56K modem
Network interface
Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN
Wireless technologies
Intel® PRO/Wireless 802.11a/b/g
Wireless capability
Bluetooth® wireless networking
External I/O ports
HDMI; 1 VGA port; 4 USB 2.0 ports; 1 IEEE 1394; 1 RJ 11 modem connector; 1 RJ 45 Ethernet connector; S-video TV out; 1 headphone jack w/ SPDIF; 1 additional headphone jack, 1 Microphone jack; 1 Expansion port for xb3000 expansion base; 1 AC Adapter, Consumer IR
Video capture interface
IEEE 1394 Interface
Expansion slots
One ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
Display size
17.0 inches diagonal
Display resolution
1440 x 900 WXGA+ Ultra Bright View Widescreen Display
Video adapter
NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7600
Video RAM
With 512MB DDR Dedicated Graphic Memory
TV tuner
HP ExpressCard Digital TV tuner
Control panel
HP QuickPlay media player software and its dedicated menu controls, music and DVD buttons
Handheld remote control
HP Mobile Remote Control
Internal audio
3D Sound Blaster Pro compatible sound 16 bit integrated
Speakers and microphone
Altec Lansing® speakers
Keyboard
Next Gen full size mobile keyboard with numeric keypad
Pointing device
Touchpad pointing device with 2-way scroll
Power supply type
90 W AC Power Adapter
Webcam
Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Webcam