Network Server

[daw]

Does anyone know why i can't connect more than 5
computers to a Server with Windows XP.
Is there a limit in XP Home that is not in XP Pro.
Thanks

 

[BobC]

Does anyone know why i can't connect more than 5
computers to a Server with Windows XP.
Is there a limit in XP Home that is not in XP Pro.
Thanks

Win XP Home maximum 5 concurrent sessions
Win XP Pro maximum 10 concurrent sessions
Win2K maximum 10 concurrent sessions

If you need more you must have a server version of windows.

 

[Pascal Brax]

BobC wrote:

Win XP Pro maximum 10 concurrent sessions

wait a sec. You mean that if a win xp pro box in my network want to
share some files, only 10 concurrent boxes can reach them?

 

[Rob Elder MVP-Networking]

That is correct.

BobC wrote:



wait a sec. You mean that if a win xp pro box in my network want to
share some files, only 10 concurrent boxes can reach them?

 

[Pascal Brax]

That is correct.

(duh... quoting in your way is a waste of lines

Is there a technical reason about this?
I mean, please tell me that this has not be done just for selling more
"server" versions...

 

[Guest]

Peer to Peer networking is neither efficient or secure

For more than 10 PCs to be networked then one would reasonably assume that needs to be some sense of order and enhanced security: not to mention better network management and efficiency

That arguement is blown out of the water if you happen to live in a house with more than 10 residents who need to network, however jokes aside: XP is not the product for such a large number of PCs

Thus Microsoft has developed the server family of products to compliment and support the desktop family of products. Yes, all for very good reasons

Given that XP has sold over 10 million copies, it is only reasonable to see that the lower volume and more difficult to develop server family product would cost more

After all whilst a mini motor car [4 seater] costs less than a mini-bus [ 12 seater]: would you try to drive all day with 6 people in a mini

Stop complaining about Microsoft and product prices and buy the right product for your use.