LAN module: How to ... dissipate a vaporware around ThinBASIC

**RobertoBianchi** · 18-09-2007, 08:48

Hi Michael,

in order to fully appreciate the LAN module you should use it in PC powered by Windows XP Professional or (at least Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT Workstation, Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 95), that's why I say:

professional user

;D

Unfortunatly Windows XP Home Edition isn't designed to work with Windows Server networks and also not includes capabilities for both small office networks with up to 10 PCs and Windows Server based networks

In any case, here are the last minute addedd two function:

LAN_ConnectDialog() Open browsing dialog box for connecting to network resources
LAN_DisconnectDialog() Open browsing dialog box for disconnecting from network resources

Thanks,
Roberto

**Michael Hartlef** · 18-09-2007, 09:06

Ok, sorry. Can't be a helping hand then.

**kryton9** · 19-09-2007, 00:20

I'm glad you guys clarified the professional vrs home versions as I fall into the same boat as Mike once I get my network back up.

**Petr Schreiber** · 19-09-2007, 12:57

Hi,

would it be possible to put some mention in help file in case command has some extra requirements ( hardware/software bindings) ?
I know it is extra work on hard job which documentation already is, but I am sure it will make users feel safe when coding.

Bye,
Petr

**ErosOlmi** · 19-09-2007, 13:00

This module will be documented reporting Win9x/WinNT differences.
Thanks
Eros

**Michael Hartlef** · 19-09-2007, 15:50

Originally Posted by kryton9

I'm glad you guys clarified the professional vrs home versions as I fall into the same boat as Mike once I get my network back up.

By the way has anyone found good low cost maybe oem versions of windows xp professional, I was thinking of getting a few if reasonable price to cover my needs for the coming computers I hope to build.

Don't go with an OEM version. I'm sure, just liek here, the full version aren't much more expensive. OEM version can only be installed on one machine. Once you replace a bigger part like the motherboard, then you are licking someones rearend to get them to reactivate your license.
Been there went thnrough one time and now I have to buy a new version for my sons computer. Difference here XP home, OEM 80 EURO, full 120 EURO.

**Michael Clease** · 19-09-2007, 16:34

I was looking at prices in the UK and almost fell off my chair when I saw how versions of vista are on sale

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Softw...ating+Systems/

So many versions and I am still not interested. ;D

**RobertoBianchi** · 19-09-2007, 17:40

I agree, too many versions confuse only the ideas!
But what it leaves me astonished are the following prices:

Windows Vista Business 32bit OEM £71.50
Microsoft Windows XP Professional OEM £73.00

This is an excellent marketing example how to discourage the purchase of a product in favor of another.

Ciao,
Roberto

**Randall** · 19-09-2007, 18:26

Thanks for the tip, Mike.

I'm still running Windows 2000 Professional at home, and while I have XP at work, I don't really see much that is different. I was thinking of upgrading my home computer to XP, mainly because I've run across some programs that only run on XP.

I've been shying away from Vista because I've heard it is a real pig for resources. I like thin and light! I imagine I will be reluctantly forced into Vista at some point.

Of course, this is the same feeling that was prevalent years ago when Windows first came out. Prior to Windows, all PC programs ran in DOS. At the time, the Intel 286 processor was common and the 386 processor was just coming out. The 386 processor was a highly desired upgrade for improved performance. I was on a team developing a new application and a debate ensued whether to develop for DOS or Windows. I recall one programmer emphatically stating that Windows was the best way he knew to turn his new 386 into a 286, meaning Windows was such a pig (compared to DOS) that it would suck the life out of his shiny new processor chip. By the way, he was over-ruled by the boss, and we developed the application for Windows using Visual Basic version 1.0.

So, I hear these stories about Vista being a resource pig, and I think it is going to suck the life out of my computer. I haven't seen anything in Vista that compels me to go out and buy it. But no worries, Microsoft will probably have to develop and sell some new OS versions, just to keep the revenues up. Perhaps they will develop some niche version targeted to people like me who want something stripped-down and fast.

Randall

**sandyrepope** · 19-09-2007, 23:24

Speaking about DOS and windows..... Does anyone remember the debate about which would be better.... a graphical OS or a text based OS? I remember that someone tried to make a text based OS for a while (read very short while) but it didn't make it very long at all. I just can't remember who wrote it or why it failed.

Thanks
Sandy