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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 comparison

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Release date October 12, 2004 October 22, 2009 October 22, 2009
The Bottom Line Media Center Edition 2005 is the best desktop DVR app out there, but it's not yet ready to play hub for your digital home. Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. XP is a worthwhile upgrade from 95/98 or Windows 2000. Unless you need corporate administration tools, XP Home Edition should suffice for most--even for small businesses. Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now.
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License Qty1 user
1 user
1 PC
1 user
1 PC
LocalizationInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableCanada
United States
Info unavailable
Language(s)English
English
English
English
English
License TypeLicense and media
License and media
Complete package
Complete package
Complete package
Product DescriptionMicrosoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 w/Update Rollup 2 - License and media
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 - License and media
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional - Complete package
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition - Complete package
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate - Complete package
Licensing DetailsInfo unavailableInfo unavailable32/64-bit
Info unavailable32/64-bit
MediaCD-ROM
CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
Packaged QuantityInfo unavailable3
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
License PricingOEM
OEM
Standard
Standard
Standard
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 URP2
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
Package TypeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableRetail
Retail
Retail
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This product is not sold separately. It is available as the preinstalled operating system on Media Center PCs.

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