Windows Home Server now available as OEM product
Ars Technica breaks the news that Microsoft will make Home Server available as an OEM product. What does that mean? I’m glad you asked…
Up until now, one of the main drawbacks to the upcoming Windows Home Server was that the product was only going to be available on select, prebuilt systems from Integrated System Vendors (ISVs). Microsoft has apparently changed its mind on this score—one of the major announcements in Gates’ keynote address at WINHEC today is the news that WHS will be directly available as an OEM product.
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* Wireless networking, Windows Server 2008 shine at WinHEC“Digital devices and digital media are now an essential part of so many aspects of our lives, and their importance continues to grow,” said Microsoft chairman Bill Gates at WINHEC. “With Windows Home Server, we’re launching a new category of consumer products that will make it much easier for people to connect to their digital content and share experiences with friends and family no matter where they are.”
This will have some interesting implications for personal users. What are your thoughts on Microsoft’s decision? Please share your opinion in the comments.
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