The article was helpful, but it seems to me that Vista attempted to solve a
problem which didn't exist, and it the process created a real problem which
will delay its implementation.
Specifically, using LLTP Discovery as the *only* method to connect to
workgroup computers doesn't seem necessary to me. The TCP/IP discoivery
which XP and many previous operating systems supports works just fine for
finding workgroup computers, and Vista should use that as a fallback after
trying LLTP. If it did that, one could subsitute or add a Vista computer in
an existing workgroup by doing nothing. Instead, adding the first Vista
machine means that *all possible* XP (and other Op.system) machines must be
upgraded for the Vista machine to work correctly. Thanks, but no thanks.
"vendor [MS]" wrote:
> New Community Column: Windows Vista Home Networking
>
> Columnist Barb Bowman previews the new networking features and helpful
> wizards in Windows Vista that make setting up a network easier than ever
> before.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...etworking.mspx
>
> Ask questions or post comments about the article here.
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
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> Suzy Gillett
> Site Manager, vendor [MS]
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