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Old 12-22-2008, 04:58 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Does V64 play well with older networks?

I'm preparing to buy some new desktops for our small business, and am considering going for 4 GB of RAM and Vista 64. We will be connecting these machines to an older, wired network on which the server is running WinServer 2003, the other PCs are running XP Pro 32, and the desktops connect through workgroup switches (an old D-Link DGS 1005-D and a newer TrendNet) leading into a new Zyxel ZyWALL2 router.

Are there any potential compatibility problems I should be aware of before making the final decision and buying?

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From my own experiences, Vista do play quite nicely with XP as long as they are in the same workgroup, but I have no idea on WinServer 2003
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From my own experiences, Vista do play quite nicely with XP as long as they are in the same workgroup, but I have no idea on WinServer 2003
I'm not sure about this either

However, make sure you're using Vista Business or Ultimate.
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