how do I network 10 winxp Pro

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Joe said:
What is the best way to network 10 win XP pro? All have same ISP.
Got links??
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Please give more details about what you are trying to do. Is this a home
network or are you trying to set up an office? With 10 networked boxen,
you are at the upper limit for making connections without using a
server os. If this is for an office, you'd be better off setting up a
server (Win2k3) with WinXP Pro clients. Post back for more help. Can't
give you links without knowing what you're wanting to do.

Malke
 
Malke said:
Please give more details about what you are trying to do. Is this a home
network or are you trying to set up an office? With 10 networked boxen,
you are at the upper limit for making connections without using a
server os. If this is for an office, you'd be better off setting up a
server (Win2k3) with WinXP Pro clients. Post back for more help. Can't
give you links without knowing what you're wanting to do.

Malke
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First there will be no file sharing.Only a minimal reports and
newsletter sharing that can be done by email.
What I am trying to figure is cost effectiveness to have 10 differnet
locations either on their own dialup/dsl or on one network internet
access.Also each location has an older win98 or ME.So I am looking at
approx 20 computers to access the internet.
This may be too complicated for a simple internet access.I will
probably leave enough alone.But if anyone has any ideas.
The locations are too far for cable or wireless.
 
Joe said:
First there will be no file sharing.Only a minimal reports and
newsletter sharing that can be done by email.
What I am trying to figure is cost effectiveness to have 10 differnet
locations either on their own dialup/dsl or on one network internet
access.Also each location has an older win98 or ME.So I am looking at
approx 20 computers to access the internet.
This may be too complicated for a simple internet access.I will
probably leave enough alone.But if anyone has any ideas.
The locations are too far for cable or wireless.
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Sorry, but it's still unclear what you want to do. Are you thinking
about whether it is cheaper to have all of these far-flung computers on
a corporate network (WAN) as opposed to having them all separately
using different ISP's and connecting to the central office? From the
rather scanty information you provide, I'd have to suggest a setup
where you have 1 central server running a server os - Win2k3 or linux.
Talk to a local networking ISP about setting up dsl service to each of
your offices and making a WAN, if appropriate. If there is no reason
for a corporate central server, then you might still call up a local
ISP and see if you can get a discount with 20 accounts.Since you have
some difficulty explaining *exactly* what you are trying to do in a
posting, you'd be best off contacting a local networking firm and
talking to them.

Malke
 
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