Re: Maybe to involved. Got to ask.
From: Travis King (Anonymous_at_none.com)
Date: 12/30/04
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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 18:29:37 GMT
You're welcome.
"stan" <SEDNCID@myomy.com> wrote in message
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> Tim, Richie, Travis, Kevin,
>
> Thanks for all your inputs, time.
>
> Happy , Healthy, New Year.
>
> "Tim Slattery" <Slattery_T@bls.gov> wrote in message
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>> "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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