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The Computer Specifications say I need to purchase Microsoft Windows Vista Business. Why can’t I use Vista Home?

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The Computer Specifications say I need to purchase Microsoft Windows Vista Business. Why can’t I use Vista Home?

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Help Desk support is based on Windows Vista Business, as this version of Vista is best for use with the demands of VCU’s professional networking environment. If you have a computer with Windows Vista Home Premium, VCU offers the upgrade to Windows Vista Business at a substantial discount. If you are using a Macintosh computer, you need to have Mac OSX 10.4 or higher. You do not need to run Windows on your Mac unless you’re in a program that requires you to have Windows (see above). If you choose to run Windows as well, you’ll need XP Pro XP2 or Vista Business. Remember that while you are at VCU you are connecting to a business type of network. You may be used to a small home network, and for that Vista Home Premium is fine. But in a business network like the one used at VCU, you need the professional networking tools provide by Vista Business.