1.

Tony Timbit owns a small coffee shop and would like to start using a computer for bookkeeping purposes. He will just have the one computer hooked up to a dial-up Internet connection. He likes the idea of Windows XP Home since it’s easy to use, but isn’t sure if he can use it in a business environment. What would you suggest?

2.

Nancy Nerd is starting up a top-secret, high-tech business. Right now, it’s just her, but she envisions that within a year she will have a major network in her office and will require a domain. Should she buy Windows XP Home or Professional?

3.

Peter Pipes runs a sales business. He needs a new version of Windows for his laptop. His only major requirement is that it offer support for wireless networks as he does a lot of travelling. Which version should he use?

5.

Harry Homemaker wants to buy a computer for his family for Christmas. He knows that they will want to browse the Internet, play games, and chat to friends. He wants Windows XP Home, but his computer friends insist he needs the professional version. What do you think?

7.

Lynne Linguist is buying a new computer for her home. She’s not too fussy about what version of Windows she gets: she just needs the Internet and the ability to switch between languages as she has many friends in many countries. What version should she use?