WHS vs XP Pro

[woribhabor]

If i don't care about the client back-up features of WHS, what are the advantages of the Sage Server on XP Pro vs WHS?

I am a totally new, buying a new box and need to decide what OS.

[Polypro]

Server 2003 (WHS) is more stable. If you'll be "using" (web, email, etc...) the computer, stick with XP (or Vista)...WHS doesn't like to be messed with.

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[Djc208]

WHS: Easier remote access/control, the WHS "drive pool" that allows any number of hard drives to be combined into one large volume dynamically, and the duplicate folders feature the provides backups of selected folders on the WHS unit by maintaining copies on multiple HDDs in the pool.

XP: Best driver support, most will work with WHS but no gurantees. Most people have a copy laying around from another machine so it can be cheaper (free).

Both are built on a proven base so stability isn't really an issue (depending on what other software/hardware you add).