Re: Network Upgrade from ME to XP.
From: Dean (dean.prather_at_comcast.nospam.net)
Date: 02/24/04
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Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 07:20:38 GMT
Remain a hero in the family and either leave ME on the machines or upgrade
to Win2k.
Dean
"Steve Winograd [MVP]" <winograd@pobox.com> wrote in message
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> 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?
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
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