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November 30, 2009
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Microsoft's "Mommy why is there a server in the house"
Does a server in the home make it less of a server?No way, a WHS is just as good as one in an office, and much more fun. The WHS allows you to connect and protect your computers just like an office server. But with the WHS you can also store and share your music and photos.
Will it scare my kids?Of course not, the WHS is very kid friendly. Once you read "Mommy why is there a server in the house?" for a bedtime story, your kids and the server will be best friends.
Sounds expensive?Not really, with all the great benefits the server offers, it's a steal. The HP Media-Smart Server, for example, is offered in a 500-gigabyte version for a suggested price of $549 and 1-terabyte model for $699.
Learn more about the Windows Home Server and decide where you stand. Need more information?
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The Combs"Very easy to use thank goodness."
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Your Frequently Asked Questions
Just ease them into it, they grew up in a different time, it may take a little while for them to warm up to your new decision. Try directing them to the Server Feng Shui website, it's filled with easy to understand, useful info.
No IT guy necessary. Installation is easy and stress free. An IT-guy will never set foot in your home, unless you invite him over. For a tea party or similar social occasion.
They may glare at first, but only because they are jealous of your new technology. The envy of others inevitably comes along with being a technological pioneer.
Don't worry about that stuff. It'll blow over.
Yes Sir or Ma'am. Using the Windows Home Server you can choose who has access to your the info on your server. With the power to grant or withhold access to friends and family, people will start being real nice to you.
Xbox is quickly becoming an important living room entertainment hub, customers can use Xbox 360™ and other devices to access and enjoy photos, music, and videos located on Windows Home Server and experience them on the TV. You'll look a like a tech wizard in no time.
