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    What version of Vista ? Home Prem. or Business ? for networking easily

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sbabolat, Jan 29, 2008.

  1. sbabolat

    sbabolat Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    I am ready to buy a new laptop. I will go for vista as well, it will soon be the only operating system in place for Windows pc's ...

    Anyway, what is better to choose from ? Home Premium or Business ?

    I am doing some networking (share files between my XP SP2 pro desktop, and a mac laptop), plus some server share in the home network, printer on the network (both behind a router) ..... plus I remote control my computer (desktop), but I use LogmeIn for that (not the remote from win).

    I just heard that the Home edition was somehow limited in networking (was it home networking or big enterprise networking , I don't know!)

    The thing is that I will not be able to upgrade (due to the manufacturer warranty), so I would like ot make a good choice from the start :)

    Thanks

    Sebastien
     
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    They network the same if you're not using remote desktop.

    Upgrading an OS will not void a warranty.
     
    Lithus, Jan 29, 2008
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  3. sbabolat

    sbabolat Notebook Geek

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    thanks.

    So the main difference, is only in the remote desktop option (from win) ?

    S.
     
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  4. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    All the versions perform the same, except for Home Basic and Starter editions. Business, Enterprise and Ultimate have some extra features, like Remote Desktop Client.
     
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