simple peer to peer running 98 and xp

[Guest]

We've got a simple, 6 workstation peer to peer network that has a "sever" which is basically a hard drive we save files on (so we can back it up to tape nightly). All of our workstations and the server run 98. I've got to replace 3 of the workstations, meaning we will have three machines running XP pro (vs. 98). Do you forsee any problems with the new XP machines connecting to and being compatable with the 98 server?

 

[Mike Brearley]

There shouldn't be a problem with that at all. Althoug, I'd recommend
having the XP machine act as the server (limit of 10 connections). It'll be
more difficult to set up (each username/password combo used on the network
will need to be created on that machine) but it will provide for better
security with NTFS.

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Mike Brearley (mike_brearley at hotmail dot com)

We've got a simple, 6 workstation peer to peer network that has a "sever"

which is basically a hard drive we save files on (so we can back it up to
tape nightly). All of our workstations and the server run 98. I've got to
replace 3 of the workstations, meaning we will have three machines running
XP pro (vs. 98). Do you forsee any problems with the new XP machines
connecting to and being compatable with the 98 server?