Re: Network Upgrade from ME to XP.
From: Steve Winograd [MVP] (winograd_at_pobox.com)
Date: 02/24/04
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Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 22:28:08 -0700
In article <eYWma8n#DHA.3828@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl>, "Rob Elder,
MVP-Networking" <relder@thisisnotcorrect.com> wrote:
>>> melvin wrote:
>> Hello;
>> All family members share a single DSL connection, in a
>> home LAN using NIC cards cabled to a Netgear RT314 router
>> & DSL modem. The purpose of the LAN is one of economy and
>> peace preservation within the family. Two printers are
>> also shared via an HP Jetdirect print server, connected
>> to the Netgear router.
>> All machines on the Network have Windows ME operating
>> systems, all have the latest MS updates installed and are
>> protecetd with Zone Alarm, AVG 6.0, Adaware 6.0 and
>> Spybot software. I want to upgrade all machines to
>> Windows XP Pro using a retail CD.
>> Do I need to purchase a CD for each machine or will one
>> CD do the job? Also, at the moment I am somewhat a family
>> hero and do not wish to lose this status, therefore, I
>> need help to perform this daunting task. Where do I go to
>> get the scoop? I am a patient beginner. Please excuse my
>> verbosity. Thanks for any help and advice.
>
>Networking in XP Home is horrible. Spend the extra $ for Pro.
Would you please explain what you mean by that, Rob? How will Pro do
a better job of sharing a DSL connection and printers on Melvin's home
network? What would justify the considerable extra cost of installing
Pro on each machines?
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