MN-700 and Windows 2000?

I am considering upgrading from Win98SE to Windows 2000 on my desktop.

Would I have any compatibility issues with my MN-700 base station?

Ed Chait

I've been using W2K along with the MN-700 for about a year with no problems.
The W2K station has been using a couple different Linksys USB wireless
adapters, and sometimes cabled directly to the router.
Question: Why W2K and not XP Pro or XP Home? That would be the normal
upgrade path.

"Ed Chait" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I am considering upgrading from Win98SE to Windows 2000 on my desktop.
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> Would I have any compatibility issues with my MN-700 base station?
>
> Ed Chait
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>

"Mike D" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I've been using W2K along with the MN-700 for about a year with no
problems.
> The W2K station has been using a couple different Linksys USB wireless
> adapters, and sometimes cabled directly to the router.
> Question: Why W2K and not XP Pro or XP Home? That would be the normal
> upgrade path.
>


Thanks for the feedback.

I'm upgrading to W2K because I object to the MS "activation" issue with XP.
I am not a business user and I do not think I should have to buy multiple
copies of an OS for home use.

Also, it is conceivable that MS could force migration to a new OS by not
providing any further "activations." That does not sit well with me.

Ed Chait

You have to have multiple copies of any operating system, Ed. The only
programs (not operating systems) which I know of where the EULA specifies
you can install a second copy is in the Office family - one for a desktop
and one for your mobile computer. That makes it easier for you to work with
the same files away from the office or on the road that you've got on your
desktop (office or at home).
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Ed Chait" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the feedback.
>
> I'm upgrading to W2K because I object to the MS "activation" issue with
> XP.
> I am not a business user and I do not think I should have to buy multiple
> copies of an OS for home use.
>
> Also, it is conceivable that MS could force migration to a new OS by not
> providing any further "activations." That does not sit well with me.
>
> Ed Chait
>
>

"Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> You have to have multiple copies of any operating system, Ed.


Not really, unless you are talking specifically about MS operating systems.

Even then, few of us always drive the speed limit. If I used my pc's as a
business, I would purchase multiple copies. For personal use, I would not.

Ed Chait

8-) You may want to send your thoughts to Paul Iracy at Microsoft. I'm
sure he'd be interested. His direct email is (E-Mail Removed) .
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Ed Chait" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> You have to have multiple copies of any operating system, Ed.
>
>
> Not really, unless you are talking specifically about MS operating
> systems.
>
> Even then, few of us always drive the speed limit. If I used my pc's as a
> business, I would purchase multiple copies. For personal use, I would
> not.
>
> Ed Chait
>
>

What an idiot! What do you for work, Ed? Do you sell cars? I'm not a
"business user", so I don't feel like I should have to pay for two cars to
get the benefit of using them. Do you work in the entertainment business?
I'm not a "business user", so I don't think I should have to pay to listen
to music or watch movies. Are you in the medical field? I'm not a
"business user", so I don't feel like I should have to *pay* the doctor for
his or her valuable time... because - just like you - I'm a THIEF!!!

Oh, don't get so santimonious on us so as cloak your objections with the
whole "product activation" nonsense. The only people that have to worry
about about WPA are thieves like yourself. Besides, if you had *any* idea
of what the hell you were talking about, you'd know that MS has said (oh, I
don't know, like a million times already) that it would issue a patch to
kill WPA altogether when XP support ends.

So take your thieving self out of this newsgroup (that MS nicely provided
for you) and STFU.

Cheers!




"Ed Chait" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "Mike D" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> I've been using W2K along with the MN-700 for about a year with no
> problems.
>> The W2K station has been using a couple different Linksys USB wireless
>> adapters, and sometimes cabled directly to the router.
>> Question: Why W2K and not XP Pro or XP Home? That would be the normal
>> upgrade path.
>>
>
>
> Thanks for the feedback.
>
> I'm upgrading to W2K because I object to the MS "activation" issue with
> XP.
> I am not a business user and I do not think I should have to buy multiple
> copies of an OS for home use.
>
> Also, it is conceivable that MS could force migration to a new OS by not
> providing any further "activations." That does not sit well with me.
>
> Ed Chait
>
>

"Jim Cofer" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> What an idiot! What do you for work, Ed? Do you sell cars? I'm not a
> "business user", so I don't feel like I should have to pay for two cars to
> get the benefit of using them. Do you work in the entertainment business?
> I'm not a "business user", so I don't think I should have to pay to listen
> to music or watch movies. Are you in the medical field? I'm not a
> "business user", so I don't feel like I should have to *pay* the doctor
for
> his or her valuable time... because - just like you - I'm a THIEF!!!
>
> Oh, don't get so santimonious on us so as cloak your objections with the
> whole "product activation" nonsense. The only people that have to worry
> about about WPA are thieves like yourself. Besides, if you had *any* idea
> of what the hell you were talking about, you'd know that MS has said (oh,
I
> don't know, like a million times already) that it would issue a patch to
> kill WPA altogether when XP support ends.
>
> So take your thieving self out of this newsgroup (that MS nicely provided
> for you) and STFU.
>
> Cheers!
>

I didn't realize you were appointed President of this NG, lol.

Yeah, I'll get right on that.

ed

"Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> 8-) You may want to send your thoughts to Paul Iracy at Microsoft. I'm
> sure he'd be interested. His direct email is (E-Mail Removed) .


If he's interested, he can read my thoughts right here, where I publicly
stated them.

Ed Chait

"Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> 8-) You may want to send your thoughts to Paul Iracy at Microsoft. I'm
> sure he'd be interested. His direct email is (E-Mail Removed) .
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>

BTW, I have payed for an individual license for the Win98se OS on each of my
three pc's.

I just object to having to do so.

If I upgrade to W2K, I will also pay for additional licenses. And I will
continue to object to having to do so.

ed