Re: Maybe to involved. Got to ask.
From: Tim Slattery (Slattery_T_at_bls.gov)
Date: 12/29/04
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Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 16:40:57 -0500
"stan" <SEDNCID@myomy.com> wrote:
>I can get a good deal on a laptop machine, legit, HP Pavilion 1.6GHz Intel
>Inside Centrino Processor 60G hard drive. My questions.
>
>1.If I installed a router in my home desk top unit would I be able to access
>some files on my desk top from my laptop, and the high speed internet
>connections, I have cable modem.
What you would do is to buy a router that would connect directly to
your cable modem. You would then connect both your computers to the
router. (Or use a combination router and wireless access point, in
which case you'd probably connect the desktop to the router with an
ethernet cable, and have the laptop connect wirelessly. That's what I
do. Works great!) In this scenario, both computers have complete
access to the Internet connection, and the two share resources with
each other. Yes, you'd be able to access files on the desktop from the
laptop, the laptop could use the desktop's printer, etc.
>2. It comes with WINXP. I know it's going to be OEM, can I install a full
>version that I intend to purchase. I believe it must be a full not upgrade.
Why? That won't get you anything. The OEM system has licensing
encumbrances (it can't be transferred to another machine), but it will
work perfectly well on your laptop. You will gain absolutely nothing
by installing a retail version. You will only waste your time. Don't
bother. Besides, the laptop as delivered to you has all the proper
drivers for it's built-in, proprietary hardware. Installing a retail
OS will risk screwing that up.
-- Tim Slattery MS MVP(DTS) Slattery_T@bls.gov
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