Re: Re: Windows Vista Client Access License?

Ummm, they don't need a web server. They need an print/file server. Big
difference.

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babaluscan wrote:
> Perhaps this helps: "How To Start Your Own Webserver in 1-Step"
> http://www.althack.com/category/how-to-guides/
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> Tomas
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> --- In Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com, Troy
>; <troyw3412...> wrote:
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>>; Hi Everyone!
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>> I've recently been asked to support an office of approximately 7 people
>>; (and growing). They are trying to use Windows XP Home edition as a
>>; file/print server and are experiencing issues after hiring two new
>>; people (bringing the office from 5 to 7 employees). Home edition has
>>; done well until this time, now they are receiving "not available&quot;
>>; messages after the first five people have signed on (maxing out the 5
>>; client access licenses).
>>
>> Anyways, we are looking at a few other opportunities. Linux was my
>>; first choice for a simple file/print server, however, they have other
>>; applications which require a "server edition&quot; to be installed on the
>>; acting server. Unfortunately, they do not have a Linux version.
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>> So, I'm looking at a few options and needed to get feedback.
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>> The office is currently a peer-to-peer type of setup. Security is set
>>; on the individual machines, each employee has their own computer
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> (nobody
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>>; has to share machines).
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>> I've kicked around the idea of going to Windows XP Professional for
>>; these simple tasks, however, I'm afraid once they grow past 10
>>; employees, we will be back at this search once again.
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&gt;> Now, the options are Windows Server 2003 or possibly Windows Vista.
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&gt;> It seems that Server 2003 is sold in bundles of 5-client access
>>; licenses. The $500 price tag for the 5-CALs is a bit steep for this
>>; office in addition to the license purchases for more employees... So,
>>; I'm kicking the Vista idea around... However, I can't seem to find the
>>; number of CALs for each "version" of Vista.
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&gt;> Does anyone happen to know the number of client connections
>>;
> available to
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>>; Vista boxes?
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