Re: Limit to number of XP computers on network

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From: Rick \ (rick_at_mvps.org)
Date: 09/24/04 

Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2004 06:14:55 -0400

Hi Ray,

No, the only limit is for inbound connections to one XP machine. The only
limit of networked XP machines is the number that the server can handle. 

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Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
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"Ray Dawson" <ray@raydawson.com> wrote in message 
news:4cf35dd7baray@raydawson.com...
>
> Is there a limit to the number of computers running XP pro on a network?
>
> Presumably, on any particular subnet you can have up tp 254, but is there
> any limit imposed by XP Pro?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ray Dawson
>

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