Thanks again, Terry!

TF wrote:
Windows XPP has a service for securely connecting across the Internet
to an
Office Network called VPN (Virtual Private Networking). I don't
believe that
you can do that with WinXP Home edition (though I may be wrong).

Just curious - VPN isn't an free app. anymore? I downloaded it a
couple of years ago when my mother got her first home computer - in
case she had a problem. Fortunately for me (because VPN used
terminology that was completely out of my range of knowledge), I never
needed to use it. Mom turned out to be a visual learner, so I can send
her screen shots plus instructions about what to do and she's ok with
that.

Also, if
you get XPH, you won't be able to log in to a work Domain. There are
workarounds for this, but it means you have to leave a security hole
in your
Work domain.

I tried to access the Help Desk today, but they were on voice mail and
I didn't leave a message because my experience is that they call back
when it's the least convenient for me. I'll try again tomorrow - I've
got to make a computer order ASAP and I need answers.

Unless your work network is also a dinosaur,
Well, I can't guarantee it's not a dinosaur. No kidding, the last time
I checked - it still was. They've done some things lately that are
making more work for the average worker - so I guess it's called making
"progress" at this stage.

I would recommend XPP.

At this point, cost isn't a hindrance ($79). OTOH, Home Office (way
over $200) makes me ask myself if I "really" need it... but I want
Power Point(!), in spite of the limited number of times I've used it to
compose a presentation.


sf

Ummm... before I say "goodbye" - would you please share your knowledge
of processors? My only option is P4 - but I have to figure out if I
want anything from 2.80 GHz, 800FSB (whatever fsb means) to 340GHz with
800FSB. The difference seems so minor (to me) that unless I was a
gaming fanatic or power user such as an architect or engineer - it
wouldn't make a difference I'd notice as a home/office user. Am I
correct?

TIA