More than 10 Network Users

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I have a small business network (17 users) that requires simple file sharing
across the LAN -- Full permissions for all users. XP only allows 10
networked users for file sharing is there a way to increase this user total
to 17.
 
want to clarify not looking for a work around as much as the simplest
solution - introducing Server 2003 is an option but just dont need the
complecity of the 03 server. ALl we are doing is simple file sharing.
 
jami said:
I have a small business network (17 users) that requires simple file sharing
across the LAN -- Full permissions for all users. XP only allows 10
networked users for file sharing is there a way to increase this user total
to 17.
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You would seem to have 2 options:

1. Install a server. And if you use Server 2003 then you will need
to ensure that you have 17 Client Access Licenses - the basic package
only provides 10 CALs. A Linux server would be an alternative.

2. Install a Network Attached Storage device and use that for all of
your shared files. See
http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,1874,677853,00.asp for more info and
some product reviews.

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