can be used windows xp as a network operating system?
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Yes, it's quite reliable, unlike Windows 98/ME and the like. We have equal numbers of Xp and Linux servers at work running webservers, email servers, proxy servers and fileservers and I would say that although XP may not be quite as reliable (have to reboot once every couple of months), it's not bad at all.
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XP Home doesn't have the Remote Desktop server capability.  XP Home can be a client (controlling an XP Pro machine), but it can't be a server (being controlled by another machine).  For that, you can use a program like VNC, free from http://www.realvnc.com . \n\nThese tips should help you get the computers to see each other: \n\n\n1. If the computers run the original or SP1 versions of Windows XP, disable XP's built-in Internet Connection Firewall on local area network connections -- it's for use only on a direct modem connection to the Internet.  If they run SP2, enable the exception for file and printer sharing in the Windows Firewall.  Disable and un-install all \nother firewall programs while troubleshooting.  When un-installing a firewall program, use the un-install procedure provided by the \nmanufacturer .  Don't use Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs, which might not completely un-install it. \n\n\nFor more information, see: \n\n\nWindows XP Internet Connection Firewall \nhttp://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/ic_firewall.htm \n\n\n2. Use only one protocol for File and Printer Sharing.  If the network needs more than one protocol, unbind File and Printer Sharing from all but one of them.  Details here: \n\n\nWindows XP Network Protocols \nhttp://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/network_protocols.htm \n\n\n3.  Make sure that NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled on all computers. Details here: \n\n\nEnable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT) \nhttp://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/netbt.htm \n\n\n4. Run "ipconfig /all" on XP and look at the "Node Type" at the beginning of the output.  If it says "Peer-to-Peer" (which should actually be "Point-to-Point") that's the problem.  It means that the computer only uses a WINS server, which isn't available on a peer-to-peer network, for NetBIOS name resolution. \n\n\nIf that's the case, run the registry editor, open this key: \n\n\n   HLM&#92;System&#92;CurrentControlSet&#92;Services&#92;Netbt&#92;Parameters \n\n\nand delete these values if they're present: \n\n\n   NodeType \n   DhcpNodeType \n\n\nReboot, then try network access again. \n\n\nIf that doesn't fix it, open that registry key again, create a DWORD value called "NodeType", and set it to 1 for "Broadcast" or 4 for "Mixed". \n\n\nFor details, see these Microsoft Knowledge Base articles: \n\n\nDefault Node Type for Microsoft Clients \nhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;160177 \n\n\nTCP/IP and NBT Configuration Parameters for Windows XP \nhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314053
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you can use \nif networed: ftp, sftp, ncftp, directory sharing, email, nfs,\nssh\n\nif not networked: floppy, cd, dvd, usb pen drive, fingers (re-type he he)
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Answer :\n\nYES YES U CAN...\nsee\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/sysreqs.mspx\n\nits said "64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features"...\n\nAND\nhttp://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail~dpno~416844~name~Windows+XP+Home+Edition+with+Service+Pack+2+-+Upgrade+Package~mfg~N09-00985+++++++++++.asp\n\nfor the "Service Pack 2"\n\nMy Recommendation :\n\nDON'T DO THAT... buy some RAM (at least 256).... just for the sake of XP.
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Windows XP has it built in. It is called Remote Assistance.
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specify the OS u want to setup network in... this information is not sufficient. in windows xp, try the network setup wizard. its little tricky in linux.
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Yes, you can use any Windows XP cd to install XP on your computer, but you'll need a valid Authenticity Code or whatever. Technically you can use use your friend's code, but legally you can't.
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My Friend.. what all my friends above told u is correct if its some other operating system....but in your case you have a XP Home Edition...which dosent support networking...even if you have a network card...it wont be able to function due to the limitation of the Home Edition.Install 98 on both the systems...or upgrade your XP home edition to XP Professional....Cheers
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Yes you can but you don't share the hardware- you share the software. There is a program called VNC which allows you to connect to another PC on the network and take control of it, if it as though you were in front of it, very good piece of software.\nGo here for details- you can download a free limited copy:\nhttp://www.realvnc.com/
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What you are asking for is a way to set up dumb terminals hanging off of an XP box.  Not saying it couldn't be done, but the cost would be higher than simply buying the right stuff to do it to begin with.  \n\nTerminal services on a windows server will do this, but you would still have to have a workstation for each user to connect to the server with.  If you are trying to avoid having to purchse the CPU, go buy an e machine.  You can get the whole thing for $400 or less.
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yes.  i have 4 computers networked at home.  the win2k comp can read and write from/to the C drive on the other 3 XP comps.
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No it is not possible. The reason you need to be an administrator (especially in NT) because the software you are installing needs to make changes to the NT Registry (which needs to have "admin rights"). Assuming it's a DOS program, the software needs administrator rights to be able to communicate with the hardware directly, which may or may not be stable anyway, but that's another answer to another question.
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As I explained in the last thread, you can't do it using windows remote desktop - the HOST computer (the one being connected to) has to be either XP pro or media.  You could do it the other way around by installing the remote desktop client software on the XP home computer, but that will only allow you to use that computer to remotely access other computers, not what you want to do.\n\nTo connect to the XP home computer, you'll need to use something like pcAnywhere, GoToMyPC or similar products.
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u could great a network if both machines have network cards and booth running windows xp and u would just need a crossover cable. \nand below is the guide.\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspx\n\nor if the main pc has a dvd writer u can burn it all to 1 dvd disk\nor use the pen drive between.
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Yeah it's possible. Here's the MS article: \nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/multiboot.mspx
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You just need to install your regular Windows XP CD in your drive on the other computer.\nOnce the installation starts you get a couple of options among one is to set up a home network. \nThis will allow you to set up your own homenetwork\nIn short your wizard is already on the Windows XP cd you own.
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assuming you have windows XP..