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by AlexeyBrin 3535 days ago
> I don't get why professional developers would use the consumer version of Windows.

Because most computers/laptops come preinstalled with Windows Home.
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jdboyd 3535 days ago
A Windows Home to Windows Pro upgrade is available in the Windows Store or elsewhere.
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pjmlp 3535 days ago
The keywords are "professional developers".
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AlexeyBrin 3535 days ago
I wasn't disagreeing with you, I was just pointing the reason why a lot of coders are stuck with Windows Home.
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pjmlp 3535 days ago
Yes, but when coders buy a computer for work, they should take care to buy one with professional version.

That is what I do.

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