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December 1, 2001 This comparison takes an
IT-centric view and focuses on
only
network-, security- and management-related features. It should not be
considered a comprehensive comparison between XP and 2000, as there are
numerous important features such as Clear Type, and other usability and
user-experience improvements that are not covered.
Note: It
is important that business users always obtain XP Professional edition
(instead of Home edition, as often provided by system retailers), in
order to be able to join a domain and perform many other
essential network functions efficiently and effectively. From the IT
perspective, even Windows 2000 is more suitable than XP Home.
|
Networking Features |
Windows XP Professional |
Windows 2000 Professional |
Windows XP Home Edition |
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Joining a Domain |
X |
X |
|
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Full ACL (Disable
Simple File Sharing) |
X |
X |
|
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Wireless Networking
Support (including WPA) |
X |
X |
|
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Encrypting File System (EFS)
with multi-user support |
X |
X |
|
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Microsoft Management
Console (MMC) |
X |
X |
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Remote Desktop Host |
X |
|
|
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Remote Desktop Client |
X |
Free Download |
X |
|
Remote Assistance |
X |
|
X |
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Telnet Server |
X |
X |
|
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Enhanced Device Driver Verifier |
X |
X |
|
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IP Security (IPSec) |
X |
X |
|
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Scalable Memory and Processor |
X |
X |
|
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Kerberos Support |
X |
X |
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Smart Card Support |
X |
X |
|
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Offline Files and Folders |
X |
X |
|
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Synchronization Manager |
X |
X |
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Improved Power Management |
X |
X |
|
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Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) |
X |
X |
X |
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Network Location Awareness |
X |
|
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System Restore |
X |
|
X |
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Recovery Console |
X |
X |
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Network Setup Wizard |
X |
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Network Bridge |
X |
|
X |
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Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) |
X |
X |
X |
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User State Migration
Tool |
X |
X |
|
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IEAK 6.0 Administration Kit |
X |
X |
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Setup Manager Tool |
X |
X |
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Remote OS Installation |
X |
X |
|
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Group Policy |
X |
X |
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Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) |
X |
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Fast User Switching |
workgroup-only |
|
X |
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