CAL and Win2K/XP

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I've read somewhere that Win2K/XP don't need CAL to
connect to TS. But how come when I'm checking TS License
Manager, I could see that the Win2K/XP computer name is
there, together with expiration date? Doesn't that mean
it's using a CAL? Or do I miss something?
 
Hello,

I believe it's showing up in the license manager because it's a client that
attached to your box, but since it's 2k/XP it shouldn't use on of your cal's
up.

Anthony
(e-mail address removed)
 
STF said:
I've read somewhere that Win2K/XP don't need CAL to
connect to TS.
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That is true if the server is running Windows 2000 Server, not Windows
Server 2003.
But how come when I'm checking TS License
Manager, I could see that the Win2K/XP computer name is
there, together with expiration date? Doesn't that mean
it's using a CAL? Or do I miss something?
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If it is a Windows 2000 Server, it shows up as a special license type
and does not count down your purchased licenses.
 
If connecting to a 2000 TS with an Activated TSLS, 2000 & XP Pro RDP Clients will receive a free license from the "Built-in" pool

2000 TS Licensing info here
http://www.workthin.com/TSLS2K.ht

2003 TS Licensing info here
http://www.workthin.com/TSLS2K3.ht

Patrick Rous
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Serve
http://www.workthin.co

----- STF wrote: ----

I've read somewhere that Win2K/XP don't need CAL to
connect to TS. But how come when I'm checking TS License
Manager, I could see that the Win2K/XP computer name is
there, together with expiration date? Doesn't that mean
it's using a CAL? Or do I miss something
 
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